{{Infobox building |name = The River |image = The River skyscrapers at Chao Phraya River, Bangkok.jpg |image_size = 200 |location = [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]] |coordinates = |height = {{convert|258|m|ft|abbr=on}} |floor_count = 74 (South Tower), 45 (North Tower) |status = Complete |completion_date = 2012 |developer = [[Raimon Land]] }}

'''The River''' is a {{convert|258|m|ft|abbr=on}} tall skyscraper in [[Bangkok]], [[Thailand]].<ref name=CTBUH1>{{cite web|url=https://skyscrapercenter.com/bangkok/the-river-south-tower/705/ |title=The River South Tower Facts : CTBUH Skyscraper Database |publisher=[[CTBUH]] |accessdate=27 August 2012}}</ref> On the banks of the [[Chao Phraya River]] opposite the Shangri-La Hotel, the building has around 70 floors of residential condominiums and was completed in 2011.<ref name="Emporis">{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetriverresidential-bangkok-thailand |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070929120428/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetriverresidential-bangkok-thailand |url-status=usurped |archive-date=September 29, 2007 |title=The River South Tower, Bangkok &#124; 266340 |publisher=Emporis |date= |accessdate=2022-05-03}}</ref>

Developed by [[Raimon Land]], the project consists of two buildings, a taller south tower adjacent to the river, and a slightly smaller north tower which is offset from the front tower so that both towers can enjoy river views. The 74-floor The River South<ref name="Emporis"/> was the second tallest building in Thailand comprising entirely freehold condominiums<ref name=CTBUH1 /> and was the country tallest residential building.<ref name="CNN">{{cite news|url=https://edition.cnn.com/2013/12/23/business/regal-apartments-fit-bangkok-river/index.html|title=Regal apartments fit for Bangkok's River of Kings|last=Defterios|first=John|publisher=CNN|date=24 December 2013|access-date=26 October 2021}}</ref>

The {{convert|152|m|ft|abbr=on}} 45-floor north tower includes a mix of both freehold condominiums either owned or rented, and a section of the tower which is a serviced apartment operated by [[Klapsons]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetriverhotel-bangkok-thailand |archive-url=https://archive.today/20130220042507/http://www.emporis.com/en/wm/bu/?id=streetriverhotel-bangkok-thailand |url-status=usurped |archive-date=February 20, 2013 |title=The River North Tower, Bangkok &#124; 266341 |publisher=Emporis |date= |accessdate=2022-05-03}}</ref> a Singapore hotel chain whose owner was also a major shareholder of Raimon Land.<ref name="BangkokPostKlapson">{{cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/403880/six-new-projects-transform-skyline|title=Six new projects transform skyline|publisher=Bangkok Post|date=8 April 2014|access-date=26 October 2021}}</ref> 14 out of 84 service apartment units were later sold as condominium units<ref name="BangkokPostHotel">{{cite news|url=https://www.bangkokpost.com/business/1739219/rml-looks-to-hotels-for-long-term|title=RML looks to hotels for long term|publisher=Bangkok Post|date=30 August 2019|access-date=26 October 2021}}</ref>

Facilities include a 120 m river promenade, gym, several swimming pools, gardens, and adjacent community mall retail space at VUE, also owned and operated by Raimon Land, which opened in 2012.<ref name="Bangkok's Riverside Area">{{cite news|title= Bangkok's Riverside Area Popular for New Condos|publisher= Nation|date= 25 Dec 2012|url= http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Bangkoks-riverside-area-popular-for-new-condo-proj-30196722.html|access-date= 12 May 2015|archive-date= 1 August 2017|archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170801194731/http://www.nationmultimedia.com/business/Bangkoks-riverside-area-popular-for-new-condo-proj-30196722.html|url-status= dead}}</ref> VUE was to be converted into hotel under the brand Kitch Hotel. However, the hotel never officially opened under its original branding and was later rebranded as Riva Vibe, launching on December 4, 2024. <ref name="BangkokPostHotel"/>

== Awards == The River has been recognized as a landmark development in Thailand, winning the prestigious Thailand Property Award "Best Luxury Condo Bangkok" Award in 2012, as well as "Best Condo Development" in the same year.<ref name="Thailand Property Awards 2012">{{cite news |title= Thailand Property Awards 2012 Winners Unveiled |work= Pattaya Today |date= 29 Oct 2012 |url= http://pattayatoday.net/property-business/property-today/thailand-property-awards-2012-winners-revealed/ |access-date= 12 May 2015 |archive-date= 1 August 2017 |archive-url= https://web.archive.org/web/20170801194318/http://pattayatoday.net/property-business/property-today/thailand-property-awards-2012-winners-revealed/ |url-status= dead }}</ref>

==See also== *[[List of tallest buildings in Thailand]]

== References == {{reflist|2}}

==External links== {{Commons category|The River (skyscraper)}} *[https://www.theriver-condo.com The River Bangkok condo]

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