Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand and the country's largest city by population. As of 2019 the city has 22 buildings that stand more than 200 meters, ranking 4th among all cities in Southeast Asia, the number is far less than that of Jakarta, which has more than 50 buildings beyond 200m in height, and a little less than Kuala Lumpur, but much more than Singapore, Manila, Ho Chi Minh City, and numerous other cities around the world.
As to supertall which refers to the skyscrapers taller than 300 meters. Bangkok has 4 supertalls built or topped out as of May 2019, along with one (One Bangkok Phase 3 Tower 1) under construction, and more than 5 proposed. In Southeast Asia, Bangkok's amount of built or topped out supertalls is only second to Kuala Lumpur. The tallest building planned to be built in the city is Grand Rama 9 Tower, which will rise to an impressive height of 615 meters, the construction of the tower had begun but is currently on hold, if built it will become one of the top 10 tallest buildings in the world by that time. If all this proposed buildings built, Bangkok will surpass countless of cities in terms of the amount of supertalls, including many renowned skyscraper cities such as Shanghai.
Below is the list of tallest buildings in Bangkok in 2019, the buildings on the list are at least 300 meters tall, buildings under construction or proposed are also listed.
Completed or Topped Out Buildings:
Magnolias Waterfront Residences Tower 1
Standard Height: 315 meters Roof Height: 282 meters
Floor count: 70 Function: Residential Year built: 2018
Architect: unknown Developer: Magnolia Quality Corporation; Siam Piwat
Also known as Iconsiam Tower 1, the tower is the tallest building in Thailand by architectural height. However its roof is 32 meters lower than that of the King Power MahaNakhon.
King Power MahaNakhon
Standard Height & Roof Height: 314 meters Floor count: 75
Functions: Residential, Hotel, Observation Year built: 2016
Architect: Ole Scheeren Developer: PACE Development Corporation
King Power MahaNakhon has been the tallest building in Thailand by roof height, since the beginning of 2015 when it surpassed the Baiyoke Tower II, which is the former tallest building in the city. MahaNakhon is one of the most recognizable buildings in Bangkok with its distinctive spiral pixelated facade. The pixelated ribbon swirling around the exterior of the tower makes each floor has protrudent balconies, providing extensive views of the city for the residents in the tower. The rooftop of the building is an outdoor observation deck, which features a cantilevered glass tray on which visitors can walk on and look down at the buildings and streets far below, learn more at Visiting MahaNakhon Skywalk.
Baiyoke Tower II
Standard Height & Roof Height: 304 meters Total Height: 328 meters
Observation deck: 290 meters Floor count: 85
Functions: Hotel, Observation, Retail Year built: 1997
Architect: Plan Architects Developer: Land Development Corporation
Baiyoke Tower II is Thailand’s first supertall building and had been Bangkok’s tallest building for 19 years until the completion of MahaNakhon in 2016. It was once the tallest hotel in the world, and is still the tallest reinforced concrete building in the world by total height.
Four Seasons Hotel & Capella Residences
Standard Height & Roof Height: 305 meters Floor count: 73
Functions: Residential, Hotels Year built: 2019
Buildings under construction:
The Grand Rama 9 Tower
Standard Height & Roof Height: 615 meters
Floor count: 125
Functions: Office, Residential (Serviced apartment), Hotel, Observation
Estimated top out year: 2023
Architect: Architects 49
Developer: Grand Canal Land
Previously known as Rama IX Super Tower, it's the tallest building planned in Bangkok. The construction of the tower is currently on hold.
One Bangkok
Standard Height: 436 meters
Floor count: 90
Function: Mixed-use
Estimated top out year: 2024
Architect: Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Developer: Frasers Property
Proposed in April 2017, this tower is the latest proposal for supertall skyscraper in Bangkok. The planned height has been increased to 436 meters from the original planned 380 meters. Preparation work is currently ongoing at the plot of the project, which sits right beside the Lumphini Park, the city's central park.
Proposed Buildings:
The proposed buildings listed below maybe incomplete, some proposals with no enough details released are not included.
Circle 36
Standard Height: 447 meters Roof Height: unknown, no render released
Floor count: 110 Function: Residential
Proposed in: 2014 Estimated top out year: unknown
Architect: unknown Developer: Fragrant Group
The project still has no progress after more than 2 years since it was proposed, and no render ever released, hence it is considered a stale proposal, will likely ends up being cancelled.
MCOT Tower
Height: 369 meters Floor Count: 65 Use: office Developer: MCOT PLC
Central Lumpini Park
Height: Above 300 meters Floor Count: 99
Ashton Silom
Standard Height: Above 300m
Floor count: 78
Developer: Ananda Development
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