Srettha eyes world's tallest building in Thailand after talks with Arabs
Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin plans to make Thailand home to the world's tallest building, following discussions with Arab companies, by utilising their technology.
The premier said on his X account on Friday that ahead of his trip to Phuket, he had met with representatives from Chinese and Arab companies, including Broad, Vatone, and EMAAR groups.
Srettha, who is also the finance minister, highlighted EMAAR Group's cutting-edge construction technology, exemplified by their success in building the Burj Khalifa, the current tallest building, in Dubai.
He praised the group's innovative “non-concrete” construction, saying: "Plans are underway to utilise this technology for constructing the world's tallest building in Thailand, which will function as an office building, financial centre, hotel, and entertainment centre.”
The Burj Khalifa in Dubai stands at a towering 829.8 metres, with its roof reaching 828 metres. Since its topping out in 2009, it has held the title of the world's tallest structure and building, surpassing the previous record-holder, Taipei 101.
The tallest building in Thailand, the 70-storey Magnolias Waterfront Residences Iconsiam in Bangkok, stands a mere 318 metres.
Srettha, a former real-estate tycoon before entering politics, said that having such a building in Thailand would entice a large number of tourists as a man-made tourism model.
“The promotion of investment from the private sector is a vital factor in stimulating the national economy and creating income for the people,” he reiterated.
