Tourism and Sports Minister, H.E. Mr. Weerasak Kowsurat, presided over the official opening ceremony of Waldorf Astoria Bangkok on Ratchaprasong Intersection.
Attending the ceremony on 30 August 2018 were who’s who in Thailand, including: Mr. Dhanin Chearavanont, Senior Chairman of Charoen Pokphand Group, and his wife, Khunying Tewee Chearavanont; Mr. Mechai Viravaidya; Mr. Paron Israsena Na Ayudhya; Dr. Kobsak Pootrakool, Minister attached to the Prime Minister’s Office; Mrs. Chadatip Chutrakul, Director of ICONSIAM; and executives of Hilton as well as many distinguished guests.
Waldorf Astoria Bangkok is the latest addition to the portfolio of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, Hilton’s luxury brand of iconic hotels. The landmark hotel is owned by Magnolia Quality Development Corporation Limited of Charoen Pokphand Group and managed by Hilton.