webfact Posted February 27, 2020 Share Posted February 27, 2020 Thailand’s Richest Man Is Building Bangkok’s Tallest Skyscraper By Randy Thanthong-Knight -- Asset World has an aggressive pipeline despite tourism wobbles -- Comes as the city’s Chao Phraya river undergoes a renaissance BANGKOK • Thailand's richest man wants to set another record. Billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, via his recently listed property unit Asset World Corp, has set his sights on building the nation's tallest skyscraper. Details are scant - no official height has been set and completion is not expected until 2025 - but the tower, at the centre of another US$948 million (S$1.32 billion) project on the banks of Bangkok's Chao Phraya river, is emblematic of Asset World's aggressive growth strategy. “It embodies what our company aims to do -- set new trends and lift the benchmark,” said Asset World’s Chief Executive Officer and Charoen’s daughter, Wallapa Traisorat. The skyscraper will be a “new landmark” and draw more visitors to Thailand, she said. Full story: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2020-02-26/thailand-s-richest-man-is-building-bangkok-s-tallest-skyscraper -- Bloomberg 2020-02-28 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post unamazedloso Posted February 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2020 High enough to be above the pollution i hope. May never see the top. 1 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted February 27, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 27, 2020 2 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand’s Richest Man Is Building Bangkok’s Tallest Skyscraper I think he has a small penis! 2 2 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post hotchilli Posted February 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted February 28, 2020 As if Bangkok needs another concrete eyesore! 6 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wavodavo Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Well , with Bangkok sinking it makes since to go UP !! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AgMech Cowboy Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 31 minutes ago, wavodavo said: Well , with Bangkok sinking it makes since to go UP !! Exactly what I was thinking with 18 ft piers (can be used for parking the next 15-20 yrs and a ramp up to the 3rd floor parking level) and additional 10 floors of parking. Offices, Condos and Hotel can all be above that. One must build toward the future (ie no basement parking). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCC1701A Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Look How Skyscrapers Have Predicted Recession Through History https://www.businessinsider.com/skyscraper-index-skyscrapers-signal-financial-recession-2012-1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammieuk1 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Business opportunity here to open a book odds currently even money the first person to mysteriously fall off it being a Brit ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Airalee Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 10 minutes ago, NCC1701A said: Look How Skyscrapers Have Predicted Recession Through History https://www.businessinsider.com/skyscraper-index-skyscrapers-signal-financial-recession-2012-1 I have been thinking the same thing recently. It’s not just skyscrapers either. Look at the fanciest buildings built in Los Angeles just before the Great Depression. The Clocktower in Santa Monica and the El Royale apartments across from the Wilshire Country Club just to name 2. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecyclist Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 3 hours ago, wavodavo said: Well , with Bangkok sinking it makes since to go UP !! What goes up must come down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gweiloman Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 7 hours ago, PatOngo said: I think he has a small penis! I would happily sacrifice a couple of inches for a couple of billion baht. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DannyCarlton Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 2 minutes ago, Gweiloman said: I would happily sacrifice a couple of inches for a couple of billion baht. Some things have more value than money. I doubt that Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi would agree with you, his would probably dissapear altogether. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatOngo Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 14 minutes ago, Gweiloman said: I would happily sacrifice a couple of inches for a couple of billion baht. Would you buy a fire engine red BMW or BENZ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Triangle Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 9 hours ago, webfact said: Thailand's richest man wants to set another record. I thought that title was held by some one else ? ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 The smug smile says it all. . . . . . mine is bigger than yours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PETERTHEEATER Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 I have a vision of this 1000 metre high monolith on the banks of the Chaophaya river. Just after a helicopter drops into position the topmost finial there is a rumble and the whole structure slides into the ground with a sigh just like a concrete pile. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mok199 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Looking for attention??? just buy a 110 scoopy and punch a hole in the muffler .. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phkauf Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 2 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said: I have a vision of this 1000 metre high monolith on the banks of the Chaophaya river. Just after a helicopter drops into position the topmost finial there is a rumble and the whole structure slides into the ground with a sigh just like a concrete pile. With Thai construction standards, this is a highly likely outcome. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 3 hours ago, NCC1701A said: Look How Skyscrapers Have Predicted Recession Through History https://www.businessinsider.com/skyscraper-index-skyscrapers-signal-financial-recession-2012-1 The usual boom & bust cycle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3NUMBAS Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 it will sink the capital into the sludge as it cant take the weight .plus it will have a short life due to the capital being waterlogged in not many years time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metempsychotic Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 4 hours ago, PatOngo said: Would you buy a fire engine red BMW or BENZ? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metempsychotic Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 7 minutes ago, 3NUMBAS said: it will sink the capital into the sludge as it cant take the weight .plus it will have a short life due to the capital being waterlogged in not many years time He has plans you have excuses. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metempsychotic Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 3 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said: I have a vision of this 1000 metre high monolith on the banks of the Chaophaya river. Just after a helicopter drops into position the topmost finial there is a rumble and the whole structure slides into the ground with a sigh just like a concrete pile. Because there is no precendent for the sucessful completion of a tall building in thailand right? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
billd766 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 3 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said: I have a vision of this 1000 metre high monolith on the banks of the Chaophaya river. Just after a helicopter drops into position the topmost finial there is a rumble and the whole structure slides into the ground with a sigh just like a concrete pile. Can you imagine the total weight of the building and the depths of the piles to support it? Think how much PM 2.5 it will generate. What would be worse then sliding into the ground is if it fell across the Chao Phraya river. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 Good for him. Hope it works out. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 4 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said: I have a vision of this 1000 metre high monolith on the banks of the Chaophaya river. Just after a helicopter drops into position the topmost finial there is a rumble and the whole structure slides into the ground with a sigh just like a concrete pile. No worries, then you have your piling, just add another 1000m. And you can sell the bottom floors to hapless farangs or Chinese money launderers. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted February 28, 2020 Share Posted February 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, billd766 said: What would be worse then sliding into the ground is if it fell across the Chao Phraya river. They need another bridge in BKK, all good. I'm practicing my positive look on things as prescribed by TVF members, I think I'm doing a splendid job. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Srikcir Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 19 hours ago, Golden Triangle said: I thought that title was held by some one else ? ???? Needs to be qualified with "richest civilian in Thailand" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 20 hours ago, phkauf said: 22 hours ago, PETERTHEEATER said: I have a vision of this 1000 metre high monolith on the banks of the Chaophaya river. Just after a helicopter drops into position the topmost finial there is a rumble and the whole structure slides into the ground with a sigh just like a concrete pile. With Thai construction standards, this is a highly likely outcome. You have a similar one in mind that has suffered that fate, or you just fancied another Thai-bash? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Just Weird Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 18 hours ago, 3NUMBAS said: it will sink the capital into the sludge as it cant take the weight .plus it will have a short life due to the capital being waterlogged in not many years time Good grief... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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