The River (skyscraper)

The River is a 258 m (846 ft) tall skyscraper in Bangkok, Thailand.^[1] On the banks of the Chao Phraya River opposite the Shangri-La Hotel, the building has around 70 floors of residential condominiums and was completed in 2011.^[2]

The River
General information
Status	Completed
Location	Bangkok, Thailand
Completed	2012
Height	258 m (846 ft)
Technical details
Floor count	74 (South Tower), 45 (North Tower)
Design and construction
Developer	Raimon Land

Developed by Raimon Land, the project consists of two buildings, a taller south tower adjacent to the river, and a slightly smaller north tower which is offset from the front tower so that both towers can enjoy river views. The 74-floor The River South^[2] was the second tallest building in Thailand comprising entirely freehold condominiums^[1] and was the country tallest residential building.^[3]

The 152 m (499 ft) 45-floor north tower includes a mix of both freehold condominiums either owned or rented, and a section of the tower which is a serviced apartment operated by Klapsons,^[4] a Singapore hotel chain whose owner was also a major shareholder of Raimon Land.^[5] 14 out of 84 service apartment units were later sold as condominium units^[6]

Facilities include a 120 m river promenade, gym, several swimming pools, gardens, and adjacent community mall retail space at VUE, also owned and operated by Raimon Land, which opened in 2012.^[7] VUE was to be converted into hotel under the brand Kitch Hotel.^[6]

Awards

The River has been recognized as a landmark development in Thailand, winning the prestigious Thailand Property Award "Best Luxury Condo Bangkok" Award in 2012, as well as "Best Condo Development" in the same year.^[8]

See also

• List of tallest buildings in Thailand

References

1. "The River South Tower Facts : CTBUH Skyscraper Database". CTBUH. Retrieved 27 August 2012.
2. "The River South Tower, Bangkok | 266340". Emporis. Archived from the original on September 29, 2007. Retrieved 2022-05-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
3. Defterios, John (24 December 2013). "Regal apartments fit for Bangkok's River of Kings". CNN. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
4. "The River North Tower, Bangkok | 266341". Emporis. Archived from the original on February 20, 2013. Retrieved 2022-05-03.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
5. "Six new projects transform skyline". Bangkok Post. 8 April 2014. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
6. "RML looks to hotels for long term". Bangkok Post. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
7. "Bangkok's Riverside Area Popular for New Condos". Nation. 25 Dec 2012. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
8. "Thailand Property Awards 2012 Winners Unveiled". Pattaya Today. 29 Oct 2012. Archived from the original on 1 August 2017. Retrieved 12 May 2015.

External links

• The River Bangkok condo

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