About Baiyoke Sky Tower
Baiyoke Sky Tower is an 88-storey skyscraper in the Pratunam area of Ratchathewi District, Bangkok, standing 304 meters tall on Ratchaprarop Road. Completed in 1997, it was Thailand's tallest building until 2016 and houses the Baiyoke Sky Hotel. It is notable for its indoor observation deck on the 77th floor and revolving open-air rooftop viewpoint on the 84th floor, offering 360-degree panoramic views of Bangkok.
Visitors guide
Visitors can access an indoor observation deck on the 77th floor with floor-to-ceiling windows and telescopes, and an open-air revolving rooftop platform on the 84th floor that rotates 360 degrees for panoramic city views. The building houses the Baiyoke Sky Hotel, multiple restaurants and bars, and souvenir shops. Expect elevator transfers, ticket counters on lower floors, and expansive views of central Bangkok, especially at sunset and after dark when the city is illuminated.
Key highlights
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Revolving open-air rooftop viewpoint on the 84th floor with 360-degree rotation
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Indoor observation deck on the 77th floor with panoramic city views
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88-storey, 304-meter tower - Thailand's tallest building from 1997 to 2016
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Baiyoke Sky Hotel occupying many of the tower's upper floors
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Multiple buffet restaurants and rooftop bars with city views
History of Baiyoke Sky Tower
Constructed between 1990 and 1997 and officially completed in 1997, Baiyoke Sky Tower (Baiyoke Tower II) stands 304 meters with 88 floors. It was the tallest building in Thailand from 1997 until the completion of MahaNakhon in 2016. Designed by Plan Architect Co., it was developed by Baiyoke Group and remains an iconic example of Bangkok's high-rise development in the 1990s.
Culture & Context
A prominent landmark of the Bangkok skyline and Pratunam area, the tower is a symbol of the city's modern urban development and a major tourist viewpoint. It houses one of the highest hotels in Southeast Asia and is widely recognized as a central orientation point for visitors to central Bangkok.
Route
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