Langham’s latest hotel to transform Bangkok’s Customs House

Langham Hospitality Group is set to turn heads in Bangkok with its latest luxury venture, The Langham, Customs House, Bangkok. Set in the vibrant Bang Rak district, this glamorous new hotel will breathe new life into the city’s iconic Customs House, perched along the Chao Phraya River.

At the heart of this project is the magnificent 1888-built Customs House, a stunning neo-Palladian masterpiece by architect Joachim Grassi. Featuring teak floors, a grand central staircase, and an awe-inspiring four-storey hallway, the building was once Thailand’s gateway, hosting royal events and celebrations, including a lavish party for King Rama V’s return from Europe.

Bob van den Oord, CEO of Langham Hospitality Group stated that The Langham, Customs House, Bangkok exemplifies the company’s strategy of incorporating cultural preservation into hotel development while concurrently creating unparalleled experiences for guests and the communities in which it operates.

Alongside the restored Customs House, a former post office will be transformed into a stylish space offering world-class amenities. Flanking these historic buildings, a sleek, modern structure will house the hotel’s 78 luxurious guestrooms, blending heritage charm with contemporary design.

The Langham experience doesn’t stop there. The hotel will feature an outpost of T’ang Court, Langham’s three-Michelin-star Cantonese restaurant from Hong Kong. Guests can also enjoy a sophisticated destination bar, a pastry-centric outlet, and a stunning river-facing ballroom, reported Business Traveller.

In related news, the collapse of German tour company FTI Group has resulted in significant financial losses for Thai hotels, totalling over 111 million baht. Hotel operators in Thailand are now seeking assistance from the German Embassy through coordination with the Tourism and Sports Ministry.

FTI Group, the third-largest tour operator in Europe, filed for insolvency in June, impacting tourists and operators across multiple countries, including Thailand.

In other news, a prominent hotel in Udon Thani urged the government to delay the planned electricity rate hike, citing concerns about the current purchasing power of consumers.