VERTIGO RESTAURANT
March 3-July 25, 2003

Right: Toward Sukhumvit Road

On top of the Thai Wah II Tower on Sathorn Road is the amazing Vertigo Restaurant. It is designed in such a way that when one is seated, looking across the multiple levels of the rooftop makes it appear that there is no railing. This spectacular restaurant is an good use of roof space which in most highrises is merely used for mechanical utilities and antennas. A neat ad from a restaurant on the Thai Wah II Tower is here. Some photos of the building from the hotel website are here. Thai Wah II is Bangkok's seventh tallest building and was completed in 1996.

Earlier: July 6, 2003 - Conor Bracken updates us on the restaurant on top of the Thai Wah II: The restaurant is still called “Vertigo”... But one of the small, high sections has been turned into a small bar/lounge with sofas. I think it’s mainly intended for diners who haven’t booked and are waiting for a table to clear.
Vertigo itself provides a limited but good selection of western dishes. The food is quite good but most of the dishes are heavy meat-based dishes that may not be to the taste of many Thai women, reducing its value as a location for a romantic date. As to be expected, it’s not cheap. A full meal for two with drinks will come to 3000-5000 baht.
The bar provides a much cheaper option if you’re really just going there to see the view. The drinks are normal hotel prices and there is a 360 degree view from within.

Sathorn Road highrises - Thai Wah II is the slender building in the center (photo taken from the roof of Lumpini Tower)


Toward Klong Toey


South towards the sea


Looking down on Sathorn Road


The unique rooftop restaurant with Moon Bar on the platform in the background


Looking south toward the Thai Farmers Bank building


Bangkok's tallest building - Baiyoke II


All Seasons Place (consisting of five towers: China Resources Tower, M. Thai Tower, Capitol Tower, All Seasons Mansion, and the Conrad International Hotel) - on Wittayu Road next to the U.S. Embassy


Lumpini Park


Dusit Thani Hotel (left) and Abdulrahim Place (right)


Four Seasons Place in the distance


Thai Farmers Bank Building by the Rama IX Bridge


Thai Wah II from street level