Thailand in talks with group of investors from Middle East and China to build world’s tallest tower


Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with a group of Middle Eastern and Chinese companies including Emaar Group, Broad Group and Vatone Group and discussed plans to "build the world’s tallest building in Thailand,” he said in a post on X on Friday. - Bloomberg

BANGKOK (Bloomberg): A group of investors led by a Dubai-based real estate developer is in talks to build a mixed-use tower in Thailand that may vie for the mantle of the world’s tallest building.

Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin met with a group of Middle Eastern and Chinese companies including Emaar Group, Broad Group and Vatone Group and discussed plans to "build the world’s tallest building in Thailand,” he said in a post on X on Friday.

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