News: Ritz-Carlton Bangkok, The Riverside in 2026

Asset World Corp Public Company Limited or AWC, Thailand's leading integrated lifestyle real estate group, is strengthening its long-term partnership with Marriott International with an agreement to launch a new Ritz-Carlton hotel in Bangkok's heritage riverside district. The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok, The Riverside will be spread across three locations between the two banks of the Chao Phraya River, transforming the area into a world-class sanctuary and wellness destination under the River Journey concept and The Ritz-Carlton brand's refined elegance and legendary services.

Set against three sites in the heritage riverside district of Bangkok, The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok, The Riverside is expected have 166 rooms - with 86 rooms at The Lhong 1919 Riverside Heritage Destination, a historical riverside attraction, 24 rooms at 'The Shophouse-SongWad' and 56 rooms at 'The Mansion-SongWad', located across the Chao Phraya River from The Lhong 1919. Guests will be able to connect to all three sites by a special shuttle boat. Rooms at The Shophouse and The Mansion are expected to open in the first quarter of 2026 and The Lhong 1919 Riverside Heritage Destination in the first quarter of 2027.

Wallapa Traisorat, Chief Executive Officer and President, Asset World Corp Public Company Limited or AWC, states "We are delighted to continue our long-term partnership with Marriott International, a leading global hospitality group. Today's signing marks our second hotel in the development pipeline under The Ritz-Carlton brand in Thailand. This world-renowned hospitality hallmark brand expects to bring tremendous value to Bangkok's heritage riverside area to create long-term value for the surrounding communities and society by preserving the original value and structures of the buildings and art. Together with Marriott, we believe in embracing history, local culture, special architecture, sustainable value, top standard lifestyle services and integrated wellness offerings that positions Thailand as a unique destination for sustainable tourism.

The Ritz-Carlton Bangkok, The Riverside is expected to be AWC's 20th hotel and operating asset in Thailand managed by Marriott International. The hotel is anticipated to connect with other AWC projects situated by the Chao Phraya River under the River Journey concept, creating a unique riverfront experience in Thailand and a world-class riverside urban sanctuary and wellness destination that will attract health enthusiasts from all over the world."