Artist’s impression of The LINE Asoke-Ratchada, an upcoming condominium in Bangkok’s new downtown.
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With all of its contemporary conveniences, Ratchadapisek-Rama 9 has quickly become Bangkok’s new Central Business District (CBD). Excellent transportation options, leading business and commercial entities, and the expansion of quality real estate developments in the area ensure the lifestyle and residential needs of modern urbanites. These developments are taking place continuously, resulting in tremendous growth in value and establishing Ratchada-Rama 9 as a golden location for businesses and local and foreign investors.
Ratchada-Rama 9 operates as a centralised transportation hub, providing the area with easy access to and from all directions. This key factor is widely responsible for the area becoming Bangkok’s new CBD. The Ratchada-Rama 9 location is surrounded by popular roads, including Rama 9, Sukhumvit, Asoke-Din Daeng, Ratchadapisek and Vibhavadi Rangsit, as well as Sirat Expressway – which connects to Chaloem Mahanakorn Expressway, heading to Bangna, and Uttrapimuk (Don Muang) Tollway, heading to Rangsit. Travelling along Chalongrat Expressway, one can easily connect to Ramindra, Kaset-Nawamin, and the Bangkok-Chonburi Motorway. This is indeed a golden location in terms of transportation, with immediate access to all areas outside of the city.
The MRT stations of the Blue Line stretch across Ratchadapisek Road, making this area even more practical for residents and visitors. The Sukhumvit MRT station conveniently connects to the BTS at Asoke, while the Phetchaburi MRT station connects to the Airport Rail Link. The upcoming orange MRT line running from Minburi is due for completion in 2020 and will connect to the Blue Line at the Thailand Cultural Center MRT station.
Due to the readily available and convenient transportation options, Ratchada-Rama 9 has seen a rapid expansion of office buildings of leading firms, such as AIA, Unilever, the Stock Exchange of Thailand and G Tower. Looking forward, the most anticipated project currently under construction at the Ratchada-Rama 9 intersection is The Super Tower. This imposing architectural masterpiece will stand 615 metres tall; it is set to become the tallest building in ASEAN and the world’s seventh tallest building. The building will house modern offices, a 6-star hotel, a state-of-the-art conference centre, premium food outlets, and Thailand’s highest observation platform. With its impressive design and construction, the 100,000-milion-baht colossus will serve a similar function to the International Finance Centre (IFC) in Hong Kong and Taiwan’s Taipei 101. The Super Tower will undoubtedly become a key landmark, helping to raise land value and further transform the area into a prime centre for investment.
Elevated view showing ongoing development in the Ratchadapisek-Rama 9 area.
As for lifestyle attractions, the Ratchada-Rama 9 area is ready to support the demanding needs of modern urbanites, with popular shopping venues like Central Rama 9, The Street and Esplanade. These megamalls are brimming with big-name stores and high-end retail outlets, making for a true consumers’ paradise. In addition, the cornucopia of IT shops at Fortune Mall carry an immense selection of information technology products, making it the final destination for IT shoppers – both Thai and foreign.
For the health-conscious, there are a number of sports and fitness establishments that follow the latest trends in exercise, such as Bounce at The Street, and FITFAC Thai Boxing – a new style of workout for the current generation. As for nightlife, the Ratchada-Rama 9 area has long been known as one of Bangkok’s most lively night-time entertainment spots, with well-known venues such as the always exciting RCA and the unique theme mall Mansion 7. The area is also home to several ‘hang-out’ spots to satisfy the whims of every party-goer.
The many mega projects and developments that are appearing in this increasingly attractive location, including the Makkasan Complex and the MRT Interchange, will continue to contribute to the value of the land exponentially. With excellent transportation options, thriving business and commerce, and all kinds of lifestyle attractions, the Ratchada-Rama 9 area has extremely high potential. These factors will lead to an ever-greater need for living space in the area and help to drive real estate investment.
For those looking for prime business opportunities and quality real estate, there is little question that Bangkok’s new CBD, Ratchada-Rama 9, is the optimal choice all around.
THE LINE
Located at the centre of the new CBD, only 300 metres from Phra Ram 9 MRT station, The LINE Asoke-Ratchada benefits from all of the facilities the area has to offer. Adhering to the principle that “Balance is Everything”, THE LINE Asoke-Ratchada addresses the need of city dwellers for a well-balanced lifestyle.
The fourth joint-venture project between real estate giants Sansiri Plc. and transport company BTS Group Holdings Plc. will be launched in Singapore on June 11, 2016 at Four Seasons hotel, Orchard Blvd. For more information, visit www.sansiripropertyshow.com or contact Vanessa.Chan@ap.jll.com.
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