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Embark on a journey into the heart of Bangkok’s event scene as we present the inaugural Top 10 Ballrooms, meticulously curated to redefine small to mid-sized event spaces.
This, the first annual list of Bangkok’s finest ballrooms for small to mid-sized events, provides a snapshot of some of the best spaces for stylish occasions and is a barometer for local and global event planning trends.
Crafting Excellence: The Making of the Top 10 Ballrooms
The list was born of a chance encounter at Techsauce, an annual gathering of thousands of young digital disrupters and dynamic start-up entrepreneurs. David Barrett, an experienced events professional, met with two tech prodigies and challenged them to use generative A.I. and big data management to compile the exclusive list of the Top 10 ballrooms in Bangkok.
With a fusion of criteria and expert insights, the two Generation Z tech experts embarked on crafting an algorithm for Big Data. A meticulous crafting of criteria for the task involved a deep dive into the online presence and SEO optimisation of hotels for their meeting spaces. Qualifications dictated a central city location within seven kilometres of CentralWorld, a pivotal city hub, in addition to 14 other discerning benchmarks. For a comprehensive assessment, insights were collected from a specialised group of experts who conducted discreet inspections of hotel meeting spaces.
The Top 10 Ballrooms in Bangkok represents a bold departure from the norm, pushing boundaries to acknowledge excellence in spaces under 900 sq.m. Importantly, this list remains untainted by financial considerations, guaranteeing an authentic representation of each venue’s merit. Previously, no one had evaluated and ranked Bangkok hotel ballrooms for a Top 10 list. Despite a top 25 Asia event hotel listing with some Bangkok properties, concerns were raised about financial influences.
The strength of the 2024 Top 10 Ballrooms in Bangkok under 900 sq.m. lies in proficiency in the Ballroom Rating Index (BRI) system. David stressed the list’s untainted nature, highlighting no payment for inclusion and ensuring unbiased decisions.
The outcome? A triumph of artificial intelligence, unveiling the Top 10 ballrooms, each under 900 square metres, featuring the biggest, smallest, newest venues, and those boasting natural daylight and state-of-the-art technology.
The Elite Top 10: A Glimpse into Bangkok’s Finest Event Spaces
- Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok – Grand Ballroom (801 sq.m.)
- Mandarin Oriental Bangkok – Royal Ballroom (510 sq.m.)
- Movenpick BDMS Wellness Resort Bangkok – Harmony (627 sq.m.)
- The Siam Hotel – Meeting Room (120 sq.m.)
- Siam Kempinski – Chandra Ballroom (900 sq.m.)
- Praya Palazzo – Rom Pho (48 sq.m.)
- Waldorf Astoria – Magnolia Ballroom (724 sq.m.)
- The St Regis Bangkok – Astor Ballroom (515 sq.m.)
- Hyatt Regency Bangkok Sukhumvit – Regency Ballroom (617 sq.m.)
- Pullman Bangkok King Power – Eternity Daylight (470 sq.m.)
The extensive exploration of Big Data and generative AI reveals the Four Seasons Bangkok’s Grand Ballroom as the winner. Siam Kempinski’s 900 sq.m Chandra ballroom secures a Top 10 spot, pushing space limits. Surprisingly, Praya Palazo’s Rom Pho meeting room also makes the list. Notably, significant players with spaces exceeding 900 sq.m are absent from the Top 10, per the AI threshold.
Inspiration for Event Visionaries: A Call to Explore, Inspire, and Contract Exceptional Spaces
The Top 10 Ballrooms in Bangkok goes beyond being a mere list; it serves as a guide for meeting planners and an inspiration for event planners.
As the list gears up to welcome new entries and revise the rankings in 2025, the ongoing mission centres on identifying and acknowledging outstanding hotel ballrooms ideal for small to mid-sized events.
Karine is the Managing Director of Midas PR and serves the company as its “Master Connector”.
She has over 20 years of experience driving PR strategy for leading organisations in various sectors, launching Midas PR in 2007 after gathering ideas, honing her skills in Luxembourg, and refining her PR approach by working in Thailand. Over the last 16 years, Midas PR has achieved strong and consistent growth and today is recognised as one of Thailand’s leading multi-award-winning PR and communications firms. Alongside heading up the Midas team, Karine is Chair for the PRCA Thailand and a member of PROI Worldwide.
Karine is also a renowned thought leader and in-demand speaker on industry topics such as reputation management, corporate communications, and diversity and inclusion. She has shared her insights at several leadership, business and PR conferences, such as the Women in Business Series and the Thailand Startup Summit.
A passionate advocate for female leadership, Karin aims to serve as a role model for other women and inspire them to pursue their aspirations. She co-founded The Lionesses of Siam, a distinctive social and business networking group exclusively for women in Thailand. She has been honoured with several awards, including the Prime Award for International Business Woman Of The Year 2023.
