Bangkok: Mahanakhon SkyWalk Observation Deck
Operating Hours:Monday - Sunday: 10:00 - 24:00
The Vibe:Glass floor, 314 metres, nothing underneath
The pixelated tower above Silom holds Thailand's highest public viewpoint, with an indoor observatory on the 74th floor and an open rooftop deck at 314 metres. The glass tray at the top is the reason most people come.
The lift climbs 74 floors in under a minute, ears popping. Up top the wind is constant, the city hums far below, and the glass underfoot shows nothing but air.
- Thailand's highest observation deck at 314 metres
- Rated 4.6 across Google and major booking platforms from more than 4,000 reviews
- The rooftop Glass Tray is the country's only public glass-floor platform at this height
- Sunset slots are consistently the most-booked and most-recommended by visitors
Fit For
- Couples: Sunset on the rooftop deck followed by a drink at the SkyBeach bar
- Families: Short, indoor-and-outdoor, with the glass tray as the draw for older children
- Seniors: Lift-served and step-free, with seating on the indoor observatory
- Photographers: The cleanest unobstructed 360-degree view in Bangkok
- Thrill seekers: The glass floor delivers exactly what it promises
Highlights
- The Glass Tray — a transparent floor panel at 314 metres, the attraction's defining feature
- The 78th-floor open-air rooftop — Bangkok's highest outdoor deck, wind and all
- The 74th-floor indoor observatory — climate-controlled, glass-walled, with city guides
- The hydraulic glass lift between floors 74 and 78 — a short ride worth the wait
- Skyverse on the 4th floor — a digital exhibit most visitors skip entirely — Hidden Gem
Bangkok Local Expert

Tom Vater
- Chong Nonsi BTS station connects directly to the tower by covered walkway — the easiest access in the city
- Ticketing and the observation-deck entrance are in the ground-floor lobby, separate from the retail arcade
- Direct-entry tickets bypass the general ticket queue at the counter
- Paid parking is available on site, though Silom traffic makes the BTS considerably faster
- First-timers should note the lift goes to floor 74, with a second hydraulic lift continuing to the rooftop
Food & Coffee Shops
SkyBeach bar on the rooftop, where the included drink on some tickets is redeemed
Lobby-level cafes within the tower's retail arcade, useful while waiting for a time slot
Silom's street food and restaurants immediately outside, far better value than the tower's options
Sathorn's hotel bars a few minutes away for a quieter drink after descending
Insider Tips
Best time: aim to be at the top by 17:00 on a sunset slot for daylight, dusk and night in one visit
Hack: same-day tickets for daytime and sunset entry stop selling around 15:00 local time
Hack: skip the drink package — reviewers routinely rate it the weakest part of the ticket
Hidden Gem: Skyverse on the 4th floor is included but frequently walked past on the way out
Visibility is far better after rain than during dry-season haze
Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult aged 20 or over
Photography Tips
Professional camera equipment, tripods and selfie sticks require prior approval and are otherwise prohibited
The open rooftop has no glass, which makes it the only place for genuinely clean wide shots
Blue hour, roughly 20 minutes after sunset, gives the best balance of sky and city lights
Shoot the Glass Tray from a crouch to include both the floor and the drop below
Things To Do Nearby
Silom and Sathorn — the surrounding business district, with strong dinner options after dark
Lumphini Park — the city's central green space, a 15-minute walk east
Patpong Night Market — a short walk north, best combined with a late tower slot
Chao Phraya riverside — Sathorn pier and the free shuttle boats sit a few BTS stops west
Silom and Sathorn — the surrounding business district, with strong dinner options after dark
Lumphini Park — the city's central green space, a 15-minute walk east
Patpong Night Market — a short walk north, best combined with a late tower slot
Chao Phraya riverside — Sathorn pier and the free shuttle boats sit a few BTS stops west

