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Mahanakhon Skywalk Fact Sheet MAHANAKHON SKYWALK FACT SHEET ATTRACTION NAME MAHANAKHON SKYWALK PROJECT NAME KING POWER MAHANAKHON ADDRESS 1ST, 74TH, 75TH and 78TH floors of King Power Mahanakhon 114 Narathiwas Ratchanakarin Rd., Silom, Bangrak, Bangkok Thailand OPENING HOURS Daily from 10.00 – Midnight (Last admission at 11.00PM) TRANSPORTATION BTS Skytrain via Chong Nonsi Station, exit 3 Limited parking is available KEY HIGHLIGHTS - Thailand’s highest 360-degree Observation Deck at 314 meters high. - Thailand’s highest Rooftop Bar. - One of world’s largest glass tray floors (63 square meters at 310 meters high). - Thailand’s fastest video-themed elevators reaching the 74th floor in 50 seconds. MAIN AREAS 1st Floor: Lobby, main entrance and ticket counter for Mahanakhon SkyWalk. After purchasing tickets, visitors will proceed to the elevator boarding area via a Bangkok-themed digital corridor. Experience Thailand’s fastest elevators and reach the 74th floor in 50 seconds. 74th Floor: Indoor Observation Deck. Experience 360-degree panoramic views and learn about Bangkok’s key landmark destinations through interactive screens and an Augmented Reality experience. Send postcards to loved ones from Thailand’s highest post-box! 75th Floor: Mezzanine, Restroom facilities, and Glass elevator boarding area 78th Floor: Rooftop area and outdoor observation deck with the following highlights: Glass Tray, one of the world’s largest glass tray floors at a height of 310 meters. The Peak, Bangkok’s highest viewpoint at 314 meters up from ground level. Thailand’s highest rooftop bar with signature drinks and cocktails. OTHER HIGHLIGHTS - Bangkok-themed digital corridor and Bangkok upside-down themed ceiling at first floor elevator boarding area. - Thailand’s highest post-box. - Augmented Reality experience of Bangkok’s key landmark destinations. ชอ่ งทางการตดิ ตอ่ เว็บไซต์ www.KingPowerMahanakhon.co.th Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter: King Power Mahanakhon Ticket Information: Ticket type Description Adult Admission Children/Senior *Children under 12 years of age *Seniors over 60 years of age Mahanakhon SkyWalk Indoor Observatory 850 THB 250 THB Deck (74th Floor) Mahanakhon SkyWalk Indoor and Outdoor 1,050 THB 450 THB & Rooftop Observatory Deck (74th and 78th Floor) For the latest updates on promotions and activities, please follow us at King Power Mahanakhon’s Facebook page or at www.KingPowerMahanakhon.co.th .
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