The River is a tall skyscraper in
Bangkok
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On the banks of the
Chao Phraya River
The Chao Phraya River is the major river in Thailand, with its low alluvial plain forming the centre of the country. It flows through Bangkok and then into the Gulf of Thailand.
Etymology
Written evidence of the river being referred to by the ...
opposite the Shangri-La Hotel, the building has around 70 floors of residential condominiums and was completed in 2011.
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
was the second tallest building in Thailand comprising entirely freehold condominiums
and was the country tallest residential building.
The 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,
a Singapore hotel chain whose owner was also a major shareholder of Raimon Land.
14 out of 84 service apartment units were later sold as condominium units
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.
VUE was to be converted into hotel under the brand Kitch Hotel. However, the hotel never officially opened under its original branding and was later rebranded as Riva Vibe, launching on December 4, 2024.
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.
See also
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List of tallest buildings in Thailand
This list of tallest structures in Thailand ranks skyscrapers in Thailand by height.
Within the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration area alone, there are over List of tallest buildings in Bangkok, 180 completed buildings that stand at least 150 m ...
References
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The River Bangkok condo
Skyscrapers in Bangkok
Residential buildings completed in 2012
2012 establishments in Thailand
Residential skyscrapers in Thailand
Buildings and structures on the Chao Phraya River
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