Baiyoke:
Thailand's
tallest building
Baiyoke is a name known as the tallest
building in Thailand. Baiyoke I,
the former champ was overtaken in 1997
by Baiyoke Tower, the latest champ.
Standing at 309 meters, Baiyoke Tower houses the world's tallest
hotel, (Baiyoke Sky Hotel) and a huge clothing
market. Floor 84 is the
observation deck for a 360 degrees panoramic
view of Bangkok. Floor 77 is the
location of a top view
restaurant while floor 83 is devoted to "Roof
Top," boast as the highest
live music entertainment in Thailand.
(Where else could there be?) Baiyoke Tower
draws people for both its height and the mega wholesale and
retail clothing market
on the bottom floors. As for the observation deck, the top view
restaurant and Roof Top, Bangkok people
would be there on special occasions
like family reunions, birthdays, and business
receptions.
If you want to see
Bangkok from the highest peak, go to Baiyoke
Tower. Best visit during the
sunset while the city starts to
light up, you'll get the most beautiful
view of the capital.
Admission fee: Observation deck, 120
Baht
Hours (floors 77 and 84): 10:30 am-10
pm, daily
Rooftop live music : 6 pm-1 am, daily
www.baiyoke.co.th
Rating 3.5/5 Review
If you'd like to reach the
"Everest of Bangkok" and enjoy
a spectacular 360 degrees panoramic view
of the city, Baiyoke Tower is
the best place. Frankly speaking,
unless you love photographing; there's
nothing much to do here after 10-20
minutes walk around the tower.
This is the reason why I suggest you to
best visit Baiyoke Tower during the
sunset. You'll spend more time
when seeing Bangkok from day to night.
Regarding the clothing market on the
bottom floors, most shops carry mainly
casual wear. If you love shopping
for clothes, this place can hold you for
hours. You're surrounded by cheap
stuff (and even cheaper if you bargain
well.) If you're here for
wholesale business, you have choices of
countless shops to settle a deal.
In conclusion, the attractions in
Baiyoke Tower lies on both the top and bottom
of the building. The top is for
photographers and people wanting to see
Bangkok from the peak. The bottom,
on the other hand, may be interesting to
shoppers and wholesale
businessmen.
Baiyoke Tower is ideal for
Travelers wanting to see Bangkok
panorama 5/5
Photographers 5/5
Budget shoppers 5/5
Wholesale businessman 5/5
Reviewer Chai
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Baiyoke Tower is almost twice taller than
neighboring Baiyoke 1, the former tallest building in
Thailand.
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The huge clothing market around Baiyoke's ground floor.
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Roof Top, the highest entertainment in Thailand on floor
83.
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Map of Baiyoke
BTS Skytrain: Ratchathewi (N1)
exit 4
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