THAILAND – Known for their highly sophisticated and culturally-influenced designs, the architecture in Thailand is without a doubt impressive. From opulent temples to jaw-dropping gold-laden statues, this country is the home to some of the world’s most intricately planned structures.

But temples, monasteries and huge statues are not the only ones famous in Thailand. Within the city skyline are marvelous towers and huge skyscrapers featuring not just beautiful but astoundingly unique designs. These 10 famous and totally unique buildings in Thailand are way beyond what the eyes can comprehend!

10 Totally Unique Buildings in Thailand

Giant Dragon Tower – Wat Samphran

Located just outside Bangkok is this jaw-dropping 17-storey tower with a huge dragon wrapping around the building’s façade up to the top. Nearby is a giant golden Buddha statue and other religious artifacts.

EmQuartier – Bangkok

Designed by Leeser Architecture, the EmQuartier is a retail space comprising of 3 buildings. The unique structure of the tower is achieved by using shifting floor plates with each level having unique forms.

Elephant Building – Bangkok

Standing proud in Chatuchak district of Bangkok is the world famous Elephant building. Ranked 4th by CNN on its “20 World’s Iconic Skyscrapers 2011”, this tower measures 335 ft. with 7 parts and 32 floors.

Robot Building – Sathorn

This modernist tower was designed by Sumet Jumsai originally for the Bank of Asia. Recognized as one of the “50 Seminal Buildings of the Century”, it is now the main headquarters of United Overseas Bank.

King Power Phuket – Phuket

Although it doesn’t have the glitz of tall buildings, the King Power Phuket is charmingly dubbed as the Pearl of Andaman. With its special surface angle, the structure shines & sparkles to that of gemstones.

Sathorn Unique Tower – Bangkok

Continuing on these unique buildings in Thailand is the Sathorn Unique Tower located in Bangkok. Abandoned since 1997, this unfinished post-modernist tower is well known for its eerie ghost stories.

Siam Discovery – Bangkok

This large-scale retail complex designed by the Japanese firm Nendo is a true stunner with its stacked-box-like façade. Inside are 13 uniquely built themed spaces with exceptionally distinctive layouts.

Central Embassy – Bangkok

The futuristic allure & minimalist-contemporary layout of the Central Embassy makes it nonetheless super special. It has a continuous twisting coil design, courtyards, vertical gardens & stepped terraces.

BU’s Landmark Complex – Pathum Thani

Modern, bold and sculptural – things that best describes the Bangkok University Landmark Complex in Rangsit. Designed by Architects 49, it takes inspiration from the university’s symbol which is a diamond.

MahaNakhon – Silom Bangkok

Completed just April of 2016, the MahaNakhon or “Pixel Tower” is the strangest skyscraper of the country yet. Designed by the famous Ole Scheeren, the tower gradually dissolves as it flows downward.

Above are just some of the most stunning and totally unique buildings in Thailand. Though, the list of famous buildings in the country doesn’t stop here as there are other structures worth mentioning such as the Energy Complex, King Power Complex, Suvarnabhumi Airport and many more.

For me, of all the unique buildings in Thailand listed, the MahaNakhon and Dragon Tower really rocks! I am dying to visit these magnificent buildings ASAP!

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