Baiyoke Sky Tower

The Baiyoke Sky Tower was for years Bangkok's tallest building, and its observation deck remains a popular, good-value way to take in the sprawling, low-rise immensity of the Thai capital. On the 77th floor there's an enclosed observation deck, and above it on the 84th a famous open-air revolving roof deck that slowly rotates to give a 360° panorama over the endless city, the Chao Phraya River, and (on clear days) far into the distance. It's especially atmospheric at sunset and after dark.

The tower sits within a hotel in the Pratunam district, near the city's huge garment markets. While newer, taller skyscrapers now exist, Baiyoke's revolving open-air deck is a distinctive experience, and the ticket often includes a drink. Go toward dusk for the city by day and lit up at night.

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• The 84th-floor open-air revolving roof deck
• 360° views over sprawling Bangkok
• The 77th-floor enclosed observation deck
• Sunset and night views
• Its location by the Pratunam markets

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Baiyoke Sky Tower

Cheapest way inPrivate Bangkok Airport Transfer with Free Tollway4.4★ · 381 travelers~1 hourFree cancellationFrom$17 per personSee dates →Best full dayBangkok: Bridge on the River Kwai and Thailand-Burma Railway Tour4.6★ · 61 travelers~11 hoursFree cancellationFrom$94 per personSee dates →

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Know before you go

• The 84th-floor open-air revolving deck is the highlight, don't stop at the 77th.
• Tickets often include a drink; buffet-dinner packages exist too.
• Go toward sunset for daytime and night views in one visit.
• It's by the Pratunam garment markets, combine with some shopping.

A bit of history

Completed in 1997, Baiyoke Tower II (the Baiyoke Sky Tower) was the tallest building in Thailand for many years and one of the tallest hotels in the world, becoming a well-known Bangkok landmark and viewpoint.