#bangkok

#bangkok

The complex marks Heatherwick Studio's first project in Thailand, located in Bangkok's Silom district on the historic site of the original Narai Hotel.

"Since its launch on July 15 last year, the DTV has attracted more than 35,000 applicants, according to official figures - a rare policy success for a government struggling to kick-start economic growth amid political and external headwinds."

The design approach emphasizes ecological integration, spatial efficiency, and material consistency in a way that enhances interactions between the built and natural environment.

The skyline literally is what sold me on Bangkok. I knew that I wanted to live in the city, where it's just so beautiful.

"We have more mature collectors who will buy Modern art but also video work, and many young collectors who are just growing their collections and are now looking towards local practices."

During our trip, I learned to prioritize building breaks into the day to avoid heat exhaustion, as Bangkok's heat was unexpectedly intense for us.

"As we sat stationary in Bangkok's notorious traffic on our way to The Peninsula, a renowned luxury hotel, our driver exclaimed several times, 'Six-star hotel, best in Bangkok'. He was right, a 5-star rating does not begin to do justice to what is on offer here."

The digital nomad lifestyle has surged in popularity in recent years, with many Aussies opting to work across the globe as more countries open their doors to remote workers.

The Standard, Bangkok Mahanakhon, the brand's flagship property in Asia, brings fun and play to a city long known for hostels or traditional glamor. At every turn, the eye-popping pastels in pinks, blues, and yellows, the curvaceous couches and light fixtures, and the quirky pop art decor feel whimsical by design. This hotel has personality. It celebrates design, and it's unabashedly cool. Guests who prefer quiet luxury or an Asian minimalist experience should look elsewhere.