| The River | |
| Location: | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Height: | 258m (846feet) |
| Floor Count: | 74 (South Tower), 45 (North Tower) |
| Status: | Complete |
| Completion Date: | 2012 |
| Developer: | Raimon Land |
The River is a 258m (846feet) tall skyscraper in Bangkok, Thailand.[1] On the banks of the Chao Phraya River opposite the Shangri-La Hotel, the building has around 70 floors of residential condominiums and was completed in 2011.[2]
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[2] was the second tallest building in Thailand comprising entirely freehold condominiums and was the country tallest residential building.[3]
The 152m (499feet) 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,[4] a Singapore hotel chain whose owner was also a major shareholder of Raimon Land.[5] 14 out of 84 service apartment units were later sold as condominium units[6]
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.[7] VUE was to be converted into hotel under the brand Kitch Hotel.[6]
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.[8]