• City Realty and Swire Properties Break Ground on Ultra-Luxury Residential Development on Bangkok’s Wireless Road

    29 April 2025

    29 April 2025, Bangkok – City Realty and Swire Properties celebrated the groundbreaking of their ultra-luxury residential development on Wireless Road. This marks a significant milestone for the project following the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) approval obtained in the first quarter of 2025 granting permission for construction.

    The groundbreaking ceremony was officiated by Chali Sophonpanich, President of City Realty, Tim Blackburn, Chief Executive of Swire Properties, alongside Casey Au and Thomas Woolsey, Co-Managing Directors of City Dynamic, a joint venture between the two companies.

    • Esteemed guests celebrated at the groundbreaking ceremony of the ultra-luxury residential development on Bangkok’s Wireless Road today.
    Representatives (from left to right):
    Casey Au, Co-Managing Director, City Dynamic;
    Sathorn Chanruangvanich, Director, City Realty;
    Suchada Leeswadtrakul, Director, City Realty;
    Savitri Ramyarupa, Director, City Realty;
    Chali Sophonpanich, President, City Realty;
    Tim Blackburn, Chief Executive, Swire Properties;
    Mabelle Ma, Director, Development and Valuation, Swire Properties;
    Eliza Wong, Deputy Director, Projects (HK & South East Asia), Swire Properties, and
    Thomas Woolsey, Co-Managing Director, City Dynamic 

    Chali Sophonpanich, President of City Realty, said, “The groundbreaking is a major chapter in our shared journey with Swire Properties, combining their global experience in premium residential development with our deep-rooted expertise in Thailand’s real estate market. As one of the last remaining freehold plots on Wireless Road, this development represents an extraordinary opportunity to set a new benchmark for ultra-luxury living in the capital.”

    Tim Blackburn, Chief Executive of Swire Properties, added, “We are delighted to reach this pivotal milestone in our first venture into Bangkok’s property market. By leveraging our expertise in placemaking and collaborating closely with our partner, we share the same vision to create an iconic residential landmark that will elevate Bangkok’s position in the global luxury real estate market.”

    Situated on a 7.9-rai (12,652 sqm) freehold site in the heart of Bangkok’s central business district, the development will feature two distinct high-rise residential towers with 156 units across 52 floors and 239 units across 71 floors respectively. Designed by the internationally acclaimed architects, Foster + Partners, through its local entity F&P (Thailand) Ltd., the towers will offer panoramic views of Lumphini Park and Benjakitti Park. Residents will enjoy meticulously curated wellness and lifestyle amenities while being just steps away from Bangkok’s premier shopping destinations, five-star hotels, international schools, and embassies. The development is expected to be completed in 2029.

    Visit Swire Properties’ website at www.swireproperties.com

    Janice Lam

    Senior Manager, Public Affairs

    Tel: (852) 2844 3060 Email: [email protected]

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