The Bangkok Ball descended from 872 feet above the world’s highest open-air restaurant, making Bangkok a globally renowned destination for New Year’s countdown celebrations.
Bangkok, January 2, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- As the seven-foot-tall Bangkok Ball descended 49 feet from the top of the world’s highest open-air restaurant, Sirocco,on the evening of January 1,the descent of the Bangkok Ball at lebua Hotels & Resorts once again established Thailand’s capital as a globally recognized destination for New Year’s countdown celebrations. BangkokThe ball descended from872 feet above the ground, visible to spectators over a mile away, making it the most eye-catching symbol in Bangkok. This year marks the second consecutive year of the Bangkok Ball New Year’s countdown event, serving as the first and most memorable welcome to 2015, followed by a dazzling fireworks display.
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In addition to enjoying Bangkok’s most spectacular views, guests at lebua’s four highest restaurants and bars — Sirocco, Mezzaluna, Breeze, and Distil — were treated to an exclusive New Year’s Eve feast and a champagne reception hosted by the hotel’s CEO. Deepak Ohri A champagne reception was also offered.
As the new yeararrived,lebua Hotels & Resorts CEO Deepak Ohri said, “Last year’s Bangkok Ball New Year’s countdown captured the attention of people around the world, and we’re delighted to host this event for the second consecutive year. It is expected to become an annual tradition, further elevating Bangkok’s status as a world-famous New Year’s tourism destination.”
The tower pavilion of lebua Hotels & Resorts is the best place to witness the record-breaking descent of the Bangkok Ball, making it the ideal spot to ring in the New Year 2015.
The descent of the Bangkok Ball at lebua Hotels & Resorts
- slowly descended 49 feet from a steel column 872 feet above the ground
- with a diameter of seven feet, crafted from 20 hexagonal and 12 pentagonal steel pieces, the sphere is made of translucent material
- and features 2,950 LED lights and 50 strobe lights
- visible to spectators within at least 1.1 miles
- weighing 1.2 tons
- and was handcrafted by 50 skilled Thai artisans over 40 days.