webfact Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Thailand’s tallest building officially inaugurated BANGKOK: -- Thailand’s tallest building, the MahaNakhon, was officially launched Monday night in glittering style with light and sound shows. The 77-storey building stands 314 metres tall on the Narathiwas Rajanagarindra road in the middle of Sathorn area, outstripping the Baiyoke II Tower in Pratunam area which kept the record for being the country’s tallest building for about two decades. The 18 billion baht project was developed by Pace Development Corp. Chief executive officer of the company, Mr Sorapoj Techakraisri, said the high-end mixed use property is consisted of residences, hotel services and a panoramic viewpoint on its 77th floor with the “Sky Tray” glass floor. The residential, hotel and viewpoint services are due to be opened next year. Residential units start from 62 million baht up to about 300 million baht. Source: http://englishnews.thaipbs.or.th/thailands-tallest-building-officially-inaugurated/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2016-08-30 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thechook Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Will just become another dirty looking blackened building in need of an urgent wash and paint. Every building turns black in Thailand and I don't think a single one has any sort of maintenance done. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MCos Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 You are such a joy germ, Thechook. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PythonHouse Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Anyone else think this looks like Jenga? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamesbrock Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 43 minutes ago, Thechook said: Will just become another dirty looking blackened building in need of an urgent wash and paint. Every building turns black in Thailand and I don't think a single one has any sort of maintenance done. My wife and I were watching the Tour de France last month, and she was perplexed at how the buildings in France were much older yet much cleaner and in much better condition than those in Bangkok. I made some excuse about the constant humidity affecting the concrete and paint, but she was having none of it - "Thai people are lazy and don't take care." (The conversation moved on to them not being lazy per se, but too busy eeking out a meagre existence while the rich and influential accumulate all the national wealth, but that is off topic for this thread...) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 What was that 70's movie ... towering inferno comes to mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metisdead Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 An off topic trolling post has been removed, this is not about the tallest flagpole in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeneeds Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 62 million too 300 million baht residential units, with that kind of money in my pocket a more desirable location would be my choice, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kotsak Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 Another place to park the ill-gotten money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kannot Posted August 29, 2016 Share Posted August 29, 2016 id love to see the maintenance sheet...........in 10 years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezflip Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 For 62 million, I would rather buy some sea view area and build my dream house...and then wait for the province to tell me that I have to tear it down to make way way for some road... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticBhoy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 At least it's green and white Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inyourendo Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Geezus ....more expensive than Australia. ... what a joke thailand is Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, CelticBhoy said: At least it's green and white You certainly know how to hurt ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinneil Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 9 minutes ago, CelticBhoy said: At least it's green and white I take it you are not a rangers fan then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lannarebirth Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Boy, there are some miserable buggers on this thread. Looks like a nice building. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clockman Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 As Bangkok, could be under water in 15 years time. A high rise maybe is for the politicions to hide? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 4 hours ago, Thechook said: Will just become another dirty looking blackened building in need of an urgent wash and paint. Every building turns black in Thailand and I don't think a single one has any sort of maintenance done. It won't matter, the building is 90% black glass anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 1 hour ago, CelticBhoy said: At least it's green and white Is your smiley really yellow, looks Orange to me ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CelticBhoy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, NongKhaiKid said: Is your smiley really yellow, looks Orange to me ! Oranges look yellow due to the light at the top of the league tree Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NongKhaiKid Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 2 minutes ago, CelticBhoy said: Oranges look yellow due to the light at the top of the league tree Ouch ! Sticks and stones plus league titles don't hurt me. I'm now in a corner in the fetal position position sucking my thumb. No Surrender ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
denkiblue555 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Hmm - seems to be an increasing number of off-topic posts now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aguy30 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 It looks like a building that has been severely damaged in a Godzilla or a war movie. I would describe it as UGLY. Those high intensity lights must be really annoying to people living in line of sight of this architectural embarrassment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bangkok Barry Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I imagine that these will only be bought by foreigners because, as Thais like to remind us, all Thais are poor. But on a more serious note yes, as others have said, why would you hand over that kind of money to live in Bangkok? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Thank goodness old Bin is dead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM07 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 I really couldn't care less...but it looks kinda cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just 10 meters higher than the previous highest, the Baiyoke Tower at 304 meters. (A good reference point when finding your way around from a long distance). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 Just now, Bangkok Barry said: I imagine that these will only be bought by foreigners because, as Thais like to remind us, all Thais are poor. But on a more serious note yes, as others have said, why would you hand over that kind of money to live in Bangkok? Not likely, plenty of well cashed up Thais willing to pay a couple of million dollars for a fancy address. on Bangkok's sprawl, when it is visible anyway.But, agree, why pay that kind of dough to look down on Bangkok's sprawl, when it is visible anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blazes Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 3 hours ago, CelticBhoy said: At least it's green and white Clearly, the developer is a supporter of the Queen's Celtic Football Club. Glasgow. In Scotland. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted August 30, 2016 Share Posted August 30, 2016 (edited) 4 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: Not likely, plenty of well cashed up Thais willing to pay a couple of million dollars for a fancy address. on Bangkok's sprawl, when it is visible anyway.But, agree, why pay that kind of dough to look down on Bangkok's sprawl, when it is visible anyway. There are many very rich Indian people who have the money, and probably find Bangkok preferable to Mumbai or Calcutta. Also people whose hometown is Riyadh, or similar places. Edited August 30, 2016 by Andrew65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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