East Asiatic Building

The East Asiatic Building, located in Bangkok's Bang Rak District along the Chao Phraya River, is a historic structure built around 1900 in Renaissance Revival style by Italian architect Annibale Rigotti. Once the headquarters of the East Asiatic Company until 1995, it features a striking façade with semicircular-arched windows and a grand staircase. The building is adjacent to the Mandarin Oriental Hotel and has served various purposes over the years, including as a venue for the Bangkok Art Biennale. In 2023, plans were announced to transform it into the Plaza Athénée Nobu Hotel and Spa, preserving its cultural heritage while integrating modern hospitality elements, with completion expected by 2026.