subject: Queen Sirikit Convention Center - A Landmark in the City of Plenty [print this page] Queen Sirikit Convention Center - A Landmark in the City of Plenty
Modern day architecture, historical landmarks, glitzy lifestyles and an existing Dynasty makes its home in the thriving metropolitan of Bangkok. An excess of bigger, better, more! Is the basic mantra of this glamorous Dionysian city. Yet, laced among its urban corridors are religious spectacles and historic splendor that lies resplendent in all its glory. Thriving hand in hand with every contradictory curve ball the city finds to throw at you, is a deeply rooted sense of grandeur and poise that stems from its infrastructure of antiquity.
If you think Bangkok is all about pleasing your senses, you won't be far off the mark. The Queen Sirikit Convention Center is a stunning display of modern plus traditional Thai architecture and practical operation. Opened in 1991, this exhibition and convention hall was built in honor of Queen Sirikit. Located in New Rajadapisek Road, Klongtoey, this architectural classic has a seating capacity of up to 5000 people.
With an aim to outfit international and national events, the center has already hosted some of the biggest functions in Thailand. The 10th session of the UN Conference on Trade and Development in 2000 and the World Bank/IMF Conference of 1991 are among the many prestigious events to have taken place at this venue. However, its ultramodern yet traditional layout ensures that it can easily play host to a varying dimension of events.
Within easy access to the convention center is the Grand President Bangkok - One of the Sukhumvit apartments that offer guests a secure, private environment for a peaceful sojourn. Situated along Soi 11 and being within five minutes of the Nana BTS Sky Train, it holds a choice position on the famous Sukhumvit Road. Being one of the serviced apartments Bangkok, it features spacious suits and rooms with comfortable bedding and superior service ensuring a memorable holiday.
