The Lakes Condominium was previously a on-hold "Raimon Office Tower" which is another Bangkok left-ove stuff from financila crisis period. Until in 2003, The Raimon Land PLC came back to business just the right time for construction & Property sector booming period begins, and joined-with the Bouygues Thai Development Ltd to resumn and re-makes the tower which was currently on the 22 floor to an excutive-residential tower. With the Lake Ratchada and Gorgeous Financial Distric skyline View, The company named this project as "The Lakes Bangkok".

This 36 Storey Tower comprising 170 apartment units with more than 270 car-parks, with the Rooftop pool overlooking the Bangkok skyline and Lumpini Park: This pool considered as one of the best-swimmingpool in town and the fitness center also situated on the 36th floor with the floor-to-celling windows that providing a great panoramic view of Bangkok just like the outside pool. With those excellent facilities, This project was sold out just a short-period of time after it's came out to the public.

Currently, The tower is rised to the 35th floor, 2 more floor to go before finished and ready for the clients by 2004...

Rendering :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310raimon.jpg

Rendering of the entrance :

http://www.skyscrapers.com/files/transfer/6/2003/08/211077.jpg

Last month picture :...

http://www.skyscrapers.com/files/transfer/6/2003/09/219245.jpg

Nice roof on the entrance.. the car parking floors also look a little better than most IMO

I like this building too. Lots of contructions going on in Bangkok.

Taken on Oct, 28 2003 :

The Tower in Sukhumvit Skyline :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc02755.jpg

closed-up :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc02756.jpg

The tower set backs one step in......which means 3 more floors to go...

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc02758.jpg

Nov 16, 2003 :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc02962.jpg

Looks promising... it will have a striking facade towards Th. Ratchadaphisek. Like a wall.

HAve they started putting glass ? :colgate:

Originally posted by BKKinTO

HAve they started putting glass ? :colgate:

I dont think they have yet.

Jan 2, 2004 :.....

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc03689.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc03691.jpg

Seemed like they are finishing the top??? :rant:

Hmm.. that part is taking a long time huh? Come on, woork.. raew raew ;)

I hope to see some parts of the facade in place soon.

Jan 18, 2004 :


http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc03831.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc03833.jpg

Wow,So they topped up already. Great. I think they will start for interior work soon. :cheers:

In The Skyline :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc03812.jpg

So it's the second tallest fronting Ratchada lake. Now they should build even taller buildings behind to get that layered skyline effect :colgate:

So 2bangkok.com mentioned a while ago they were improving the park near QSNCC. How is that going?

It's going well, Lots of Becho' crains and actions....

BTW : It will be the 2nd tallest not so long from now, Since the 42-storey Column Tower which situated next to it will Start the Resumation soon.......:cool:

Oh yeah, I almost forgot about that tower. :guns1:
Can't wait until soon arrives and they resume it!

Jan 29, 2004 :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04095.jpg

Jan 30, 2004 :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04127.jpg

Some Part has been painted :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04130.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04131.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04137.jpg

Interesting update. Nice to see they have begun painting, or added panels. So they will have glass fencing instead of railing at the edge of the balconies.. how :cool:! These are balconies, right?

Ratchada lake area will be so much nicer after Pornpat Center is filled up with people, The Lakes and Column towers have been completed and the park area around the lake has been cleaned up.. as they are already doing in some parts.

The tower seems really close to finishing date.......:guns1:

Feb 15, 2004 :

Note : Painting works and Cladding system is now under placing-progress.....

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04214.jpg

February 2004

The Lakes is ‘Top of the Town’

High above Rachadapisek Road with panoramic views of Greater Bangkok, The Bangkok Property Fund held a ceremony for the topping-off of ‘The Lakes’ condominium development. The ceremony signified that the construction was on schedule for completion later this year.

http://www.raimonland.com/images/upload/raimon.jpg

Mr. Nigel Cornick, CEO of Raimon Land said, “The topping-off ceremony marks an important point in the construction of The Lakes. The building structure is now complete point and the internal fitting – out is proceeding as planned.



Pictured (from left to right) are Mr. Nigel Cornick, CEO of Raimon Land, Dr. Robert Lie, Managing Director, IP Property Fund Asia Ltd., Mr. Sompoch Intranukul, Chairman, Raimon Land, and Mr. Jean-Marie Verbrugghe, Managing Director of Bouygues Thai Development Company as they unveiled the plaque signifying the official ‘topping-off’ of The Lakes condominium project.

The Lakes is a residential condominium being developed by The Bangkok Property Fund. The Fund was established by Raimon Land Plc., I.P. Property Fund Asia and Bouygues Thai Development Company. It is managed by the MFC Asset Management Public Company Limited. Raimon Land acts as the Development and Marketing Manager for the Fund.

Raimon Land is a property development company specialising in the residential sector of the Thai real estate market. The company is listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand.

I.P. Property Fund Asia is a property fund managed by ING Real Estate and CapitaLand from Singapore. The shareholders are ING Real Estate, CapitaLand, a Dutch pension fund and an Australian insurance company.


Bouygues-Thai Development is currently under incorporation and the share transfer procedure to Bouygues-Thai Ltd. is not yet fully executed.


Source : www.raimonland.com

Topped out already? Great. Hey Chad ,I think you missed (i) in the link. Anyway,the view from the top would be spectacular. :)

ooops......:D

Top Floor Recreation Center :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310fl.jpg

....and the View from it...;)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310fl_1.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310f_4.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310fl_2.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310fl_3.jpg

:eek: AMAZING VIEW!

Feb 27, 2004 :

Note : Fins are placed, painting work is already started

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04430.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04431.jpg

Mar 11, 2004 :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04505.jpg

Closer up to the windows..

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04506.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04507.jpg

This is fast. I'm jealous that all the clients will see the spectacular view of Bangkok from there. ;)

This is fast. I'm jealous that all the clients will see a spectacular view of Bangkok from there. ;)

Yeh, and before we know it they will have removed the safety nets and it will look almost completedI guess :okay:

I'm eager to hear news about column tower

Originally posted by Jo


I'm eager to hear news about column tower

Me too.......:dizzy:

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Originally posted by archstudent

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Originally posted by Chad

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Originally posted by archstudent

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and there are several things other than Aluminium Cladding, Marble is the another amazing one...., Limestone and heated-tiles which all beautiful in it's way.........yeah, I prefer "stones" more than the Aluminium somehow.....:)

I also dislike the painted biulding... I may cost more maintenance in the long run. Aluminium or glass cladding is more cost-effective in some case.

Marble and stones are also amazing, Chad... but they are heavier than others, so its dead load will affect the size of the structure.

Anyway, this building is residential building...painting is acceptable.

Mar 13, 2004 :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04556.jpg

I just visited your website bizbote. It's very interesting.

What do you think about the pavements in Bkk? Is the city doing anything to improve them? What work has your company done in Thailand?

I'd love to see a thread about it.

your website are really interesting!! bizbote

Is that a part of your business Biz?, very nice website btw........;)

Thanks, guys...

It's my company. just a small one.
But I'm glad to become a part of making our city beautiful. even it's justa pavement...àÃ×èͧ¾×é¹æ ;)

Thanks again for visiting my website. any comments are welcome.
BTW, you are talking about pavement in the skyscraper forum...haha
:bash:

Small but full of quality and clients............:guns1:

BTW : Remember that Tallest skyscraper rising from the lowest pavement..........Like the Heightest Summit, can not be tall witout the earth below it's self..........;)

BTW, you are talking about pavement in the skyscraper forum...haha
Well, why not. We talk about so many other aspects of the city than just skyscrapers, although that is the main focus ;)

For example I think the sidewalks in Bkk are often in a rally sorry shape. Uneven surface, missing tiles, they are diggin them up all the time etc.

Improving them would improve the image of Bangkok by quite a bit IMO

its a lot of things to improve in bangkok

for example we should take away all the people that sell fake stuff on the sidewalks , they really block a lot of the sidewalks and u have to watch ur head all the time u go there so u wont get an umbrella in ur eyesm face or whatever , move them to a new chatuchak or smt.

On the morning in Bangkok all those sellers are not there and for once u can c the sidewalks and the building entrace well and it looks really nice without it.

Then another thing is to put the powerlines underground
they are awfull!!

TOTALLY AGREE !!!!! :rant:

I think also that the infamous powerlines of Thailand is an eyeshore, especially in Bangkok, but I do think that the government seriosly will handle the problem ones and for all in the near future. I´m sure that to do so, they have to wait till Bangkok to be full developed first, because Bangkok is changing very fast with new buildings and all kind of infrastructures. Although if we had an underground cabel system, the cost of digging the roads every time new projects being build can be extremely high.....Not to mention the looks of streets could be messy and ugly :bash:
That´s why the best think to do is wait a little bit to see the improvements being done, not just to remove all powerlines, but also to have all new sidewalks in whole Bangkok:guns1:
Ps. Thats just my own theory, not the fact:D

i believe your theory, thaidane:)

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WEll, WE have to strike then.:baaa:

:baaa: :baaa: :baaa:

Mar 23, 2004 :

Note : I dont think the painting look that bad, obviously I think it suits this tower really well and dominated it out very much....:)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04789.jpg

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc04794.jpg

not so far away. wow

Apr 25, 2004 ;

Note : The top looks very nice I suppose I came out nicer than the rendering

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05174.JPG

Why all the white stuff? :?

It's the first layer of the painting work, they usually put on the white first before lay any other color to make the painting last longer...:)

IC, thanks for the explanation. It was also what I guessed but why did they paint it with yellow underneath the white???

No Jo, they paint yellow OVER the white....:)

but.. but.. but.. in the update from a month ago it was definetly more yellow'ish than it is now :? ;)

Yes, I guess there are some mistakes going on with the yellow layer....so they have to paint it over again..

May 3, 2004 :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05367.JPG

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05368.JPG

May 6, 2004 :

Note : From the back

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05530.JPG

wow.. massive & tall

i think its beautiful more than front side :D

I think it looks good in BOTH sides...;)

I think the front side looks better but this side is surprisingly massive ;)

I like the front better..but it looks better from the rendering.:?

I think it looks JUST LIKE the rendering..:D:D

May 10, 2004 :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310paragose_055.JPG

May 13, 2004 :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05671.JPG

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05670.JPG

The Balcony Details......GLASS !!

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05669.JPG

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05673.JPG

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05674.JPG

God I love this building.
I am going to live there one day...and work next door at JP Morgan.
haha

I like it too, looks way better than when it was abandon'ed...:D

wow...awesome detail :eek: thank chad

I'm dreaming of moving there right now...:D, too bad it's already sold out since the 2nd week of the pre-sales period.....:(

I'm dreaming of moving there right now...:D, too bad it's already sold out since the 2nd week of the pre-sales period.....:(


so you plan to move your home really?? ... cool! there are many choices like urbana sathorn , the madison wow! ...

no!....I was just wishing to....:(

June 13, 2004 :

Note : Almost finished, about time as the master schdule saids

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC06086.JPG

Then :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc02758.jpg

and [/b]Now :[/b]

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05671.JPG

:[/b]RAY :[/b]

[/b]RAY [/b]

U okay ray? :)

This is like an optical illusion for me. Because sides are nto angled 90 degrees to the front that square top part looks like it's tilting backwards when seen from below :P
http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05671.JPG

So,....u like it JO?

Yeah sure, it's not bad but I'll wait with the final judgement until it's 100% completed and we can see the same color everywhere on the facade and the first floors are completed... I seem to remember that part looked quite nice in the renderings.

Would also be nice to see what it looks like from across the lake :)

What do you think about this tower Chad?

I think it looks ok, rather nice to me except I dont really like Pastel-yellow, but yes the color looks nice also, but just not really my color..:)

Then :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc02758.jpg

and [/b]Now :[/b]

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310DSC05671.JPG

nice to see it's nearly finished! I'm not sure about the colour either but it seem to makes the building look lighter and softer to look at :)

really?
I really like the colour for some reason.
Maybe I need to see it in real life.

hey Hitesh.. aren't you leaving to Bangkok like tomorrow? the building's there waiting for you!!

Friday morning but damn im surprised you remembered.
:cheers:

Me too!!>..I almost fogor u'll be leaving for Bangkok soon.....:cool:

really?
I really like the colour for some reason.
Maybe I need to see it in real life.

In realife it looks exactly like in that picture, except more stuning...;)

really?
I really like the colour for some reason.
Maybe I need to see it in real life.
I like it too, dunno why but it's like a happy sunshine color. In any case it beats the white towers for breaking up the monotony.

I like it's glass balcony and shape...looks grand for some reason.., still not sure about the color but doesnt mean it's not nice..:)

.. I notice too the ceilings seem especially high for a res building, obviously because the building was originally designed as an office building ;)

.. I notice too the ceilings seem especially high for a res building, obviously because the building was originally designed as an office building ;)


Yes, u got it... I cant remember but something around 3..6 meters as I recon?

Jul 11, 2004 :

http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v171/chady/DSC06550.jpg

Jul 18, 2004 :

Almost finished.....I love it !!

http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v171/chady/gizmoz_084.jpg

http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v171/chady/gizmoz_085.jpg

http://img56.photobucket.com/albums/v171/chady/gizmoz_086.jpg

what colour will it be on the sides, first it was yellow then it got white and now it is grey concrete color am :confused:

what colour will it be on the sides, first it was yellow then it got white and now it is grey concrete color am :confused:


Luckily I asked the worker, he said the effects of yellow turn out to be different, so they'r now changing the texture of the concrete.

so the whole building will be grey??

no, will be yellow !!, but they changing the concrete ssurface at the corner due to some lights effects with that yellow tone, so they are changing to another yellow only for that corner to make it match with the rest of the tower.

oohh ic :) that's good

Just put something like the parking front area on both side of the building.I would be more cooler than paint.:)

Taken on Oct, 28 2003 :

The Tower in Sukhumvit Skyline :

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/photopost/data/500/1310dsc02755.jpg

Makes it Barely visible from the other towers shodowing it.

Makes it Barely visible from the other towers shodowing it.


quite good thing doesnt it!!.....means our skyline is DENSE!!.. :cheers:

iis that Hampton Tower that we see on the further right from The Lakes??

iis that Hampton Tower that we see on the further right from The Lakes??


no?, on the right is the Column Tower.

Hampton is in Soi Thong Lo lah...:D

where is Column Tower, soi 24??

I think Column Tower is right next to The Lake condo la. MAy be we should change the lacation from the thread to Sukhumvit-New Asoke.

where is Column Tower, soi 24??


BIG confusion...:D:D, Here is the Column Tower...;)

http://www.skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?t=103926&page=4

ok, I understand now... Column Tower is the future Oakwood in its top floors... But anyway, we were not speaking about the same tower on the picture :hammer: I was speaking about the tower under construction a lot further than The Lakes, from which we see a crone, on the right...

ok, I understand now... Column Tower is the future Oakwood in its top floors... But anyway, we were not speaking about the same tower on the picture :hammer: I was speaking about the tower under construction a lot further than The Lakes, from which we see a crone, on the right...


Hmm...which picture r u refering to?

Aug 12, 2004 :

The side is now YELLOW...:D

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v455/chadblair2001/conspirecy035.jpg

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Aug 21, 2004 :

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I'm dreaming of moving there right now...:D, too bad it's already sold out since the 2nd week of the pre-sales period.....:(

You still have a chance....I just heard that someone is reselling their unit (they just bought it at pre-sales just to re-sell it for profit) on 16th floor (2 bedrooms, 109sq feet) total of 32 floors so its midway up.....for 9.3 Million Baht (no furniture-bareshell)... too rich for me :runaway:

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you mean 109 Sq. meter i think. Wow, prices climb very fast, used to sell around 65,000 / Sq.m

yes 109 square meters (not feet :wink2: ) sorry for typo

Bangkok view from the room must be great and last forever. No risk that neighbour buildings will distrub it. But 9.3 Millions :eek:

If living in a condo like that I would worry about getting too drunk one day and trying to balance on the railing :badnews:

Umbrealla will keep your body steady..:D

I always forget the umbrella in some taxi when partying ;)

I nevver bring ummbrella, I find it extremely annoying.

wow, please stay indoors when drunk :booze: :cheers1:

condo unit re-sale prices will drop so badly when your ghost starts bothering tenants :poke: :wallbash: :angel: like that girl in :eek: BUPPHA RATREE!!! soo scary:runaway:, but funny movie too :hahaha:

Yeh, Lets hope Jo's ghost scares those unit-owners so we can pay less....:D

Oh yeah..... good idea!! I could finally get one of those cool Lakes units! :banana:

Jo, you are invited to a fun condo balcony party. Free unlimited tequila shots, kamikazes and seven-sevens (Seagram 7 whiskey and Seven Up soda) :clown: :cheers: :nuts: NO umbrellas allowed :jk:

No problem. I'l just bring a parachute and try to stay away from the kamikaze drinks :)

OK :D promise to be good and not push over the glass railing :| :angel: :angel1:

Sep 19, 2004 :

Note : Overlooking the gorgeous "Lake"

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Gorgeous indeed

umm, a well located billboard is available... This building come up very nice, wish to move soon ;)

23 sep

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I really like the dark color facade of the under-rconstruction Park Royal Residence Tower, looks so classy :cool:

Raimon celebrates The Lakes’ completion

Itthi C Tan

Prices have risen by about 30 per cent since its launch last August, says the developer

With the opening of The Lakes condominium building last week, developer Raimon Land has staged its biggest triumph since returning to the residential front two years ago.

For years after the 1997/1998 financial crash, the outlook for this medium-size real estate firm had been wobbly.

But with The Lakes, located on Rachadapisek Road – off the Asoke-Sukhumvit intersection – any doubts about its ability to weather storms have quickly evaporated.

The 36-floor structure overlooks the Thailand Tobacco Monopoly grounds and the Queen Sirikit Convention Centre.

Launched in August 2003, the project found ready buyers and was quickly sold out. Buyers who paid an average price of Bt65,000 per square metre have recently seen their investment appreciate by as much as 30 per cent.

Some units have been resold for Bt85,000 per square metre recently.

Raimon Land managing director Nigel Cornick says good timing, a quality product at a good location at reasonable prices have led to the success of The Lakes.

But the market has since changed. The new wave of sometimes hastily assembled projects – many on Sukhumvit – has been less fortunate, with many mired in uncertainty due to sluggish sales.

What new projects lacked was the ability to quickly finish off the projects in the manner in which Raimon Land succeeded with The Lakes.

Being a salvaged property, the structure was almost completed when it was taken over.

“We expect buyers to move in next month after the title deeds are transacted,” said Cornick.

Bouyges, the French-based construction giant, handled the building work.

The conversion from office to residential also brings along a few advantages, among them a ceiling height of 2.85 metres, which is taller than many other sites.

Also, there are nine floors of parking for more than 270 cars.

Location-wise, it should prove handy as the new subway station and Asoke Skytrain station are within walking distance.

Although the rush-hour traffic pile-up during workdays is unavoidable, the site has a few sub-sois that will enable commuters to escape the horrific jams that plague Sukhumvit from Phrom Phong to Nana.

Residential floors start from the 11th, while the first nine floors are set aside for the car park.

Cornick says the firm is also anticipating another happy ending for its project on Sala Daeng, called The Legend. With 13 units of its total of 78-unit condominium remaining, he is confident it is merely a matter of time before they are booked.

Its third Bangkok condominium – The Lofts Yennakart – recently underwent a re-design. Its exterior by Australian architect Kerry Hill remains the same, but the number of units has been increased.

Meanwhile, Raimon Land’s Pattaya project – Northshore on Beach Road Soi 5 – has registered healthy take-up rates with 90 per cent of the buyers being expatriates.

The developer’s two Phuket projects will be launched over the New Year, Cornick added.

Source : THE NATION : Nov 15, 2004

Product type: Residential condominium

Developer: Raimon Land

Location: Rachadapisek, off Sukhumvit 16

Total number of units: 171 units

Size of units: From 67 square metres

Land plot sizes: About 2 rai

Maintenance fees: Bt35 a square metre a month

Facilities: Rooftop swimming pool, fitness centre.

Parking spaces: 270 cars

Contact number: (02) 651 9600

This was the first project to start the current building boom.
nice to see it finished.

ooh. nice to see it done:)

Front entrance :

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Views of a unit :

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Okay, that's a view I could live with!

nice views from balcony...

It gets very hot in the afternoon and dawn on that side facing the lake.

nice. any more pictures of the interior?

Interior is depending on owners but here is one example of a 109 Sqm unit.

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Okay, that's a view I could live with!
That view would be extra nice when phase 2 of Benjakiti is finished in a couple of years.

...of a 210 Sqm Unit, 3 beds, 3 baths :

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the units look pretty nice.
i just wish they made larger units in new buildings.

Larger unit would comes larger price, 60 Sqm is already 6.3 million...:eek:

must be negotiable once we know they sold at 64,000/sq.m in august 2 years ago! reasonable price shoulkd be about 5.4 mil THB

Impressive! It looks great! It is definitely a nice addition to the Bangkok skyline.

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One more 67 SQM unit/ 5.8 Million

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