Thailand’s richest man is building Bangkok’s tallest skyscraperStanding at 318 metres, the Magnolias Waterfront Residences at IconSiam is Thailand's tallest building. Billionaire Charoen Sirivadhanabhakdi, via his recently listed property unit Asset World Corp, has his sights on building the nation’s tallest skyscraper. “The tourism industry has always managed to bounce back.”Asset World is partnering with Adrian Smith + Gordon Gill Architecture, the firm behind the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa. The skyscraper will surpass Thailand’s current record, the Magnolias Waterfront Residences at IconSiam, which stands at 318 metres and which was completed in 2018. The development of the as-yet-unnamed skyscraper comes at a time Bangkok’s riverfront is experiencing a renaissance.

Source: Bangkok Post February 26, 2020 23:03 UTC