Architecture
East Asiatic Company Building
- Hours
- No public visiting hours are published; the interior is closed during renovation.
- How to visit
- The building is undergoing major renovation, and the interior is not open to visitors. View and photograph the exterior from outside, including from Oriental Pier.
- Hours
- About 15 min
Why it is worth the detour
Venetian-style 1901 headquarters of the Danish East Asiatic Company on the river, founded by H.N. Andersen.
The East Asiatic Building is a historic Renaissance Revival structure in Bangkok's Bang Rak District, known for its Venetian-style architecture and cultural significance. It served as the headquarters of the East Asiatic Company until 1995 and is set to be renovated into a hotel by 2026.
What else is close by
The nearest places we have written up, with straight-line distance from here.
50 m
Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok
One of the first luxury hotels in Thailand, known for its historical significance and luxurious service.
200 m
O.P. Place
The ornate former Falck and Beidek department store recalls the imported luxuries sold to Bangkok's cosmopolitan elite in the early twentieth century.
250 m
Old Customs House
This riverside customs building once collected duties from arriving ships and became a haunting symbol of Bangkok's nineteenth-century trading boom.
250 m
Haroon Mosque
A historic mosque with unique architectural influences and a vibrant community atmosphere.
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