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Sathorn Road has become a major transportation link between Phra Nakhon and Thonburi sides of Bangkok. It is now a home to important business sectors and leading entertainment venues. Its history began back in the Reign of King Rama V when ‘Chai Sua Yom', a former owner of The House on Sathorn and wealthy Chinese businessman engineered the digging of Sathorn Canal to help improve the transportation inside the city. Originally, this big canal was called ‘Klong Chai Sua Yom' connecting Chao Phraya River to Wat Hua Lamphong Canal. ‘Chai Sua Yom' was later granted the name ‘Luang Sathon Rajayukta' by King Rama V for his accomplishment and therefore, the canal and the road are now called after his name, ‘Sathorn'.

1888

Yom Bisalayaputr, the former owner of the building, bought up land in the Silom area. Later, he started to build the canal and roads and then sold the land to others. From his accomplishments in the community, he was granted the title ‘Luang Sathorn Rajayutka' by King Rama V.
1889

It is assumed that Luang Sathorn Rajayutka constructed the building on this land in this year.
1895

Luang Sathorn Rajayutka passed away with Cholera at the age of 38.
1896

The ownership of the building and the land were passed on to his eldest daughter, Cham. Later, Cham got married with a Hainanese man, Luang Chitrchumnongvanich (Thomya Rongavanit), who then took charge of all Luang Sathorn Rajayutka's businesses.
1916

Luang Chitrchumnongvanich sold this building and the land to the King's private holding and moved out from the building.
1925

The building was given to Chaophraya Ramrakhop by King Rama VI.
1926

Chaophraya Ramrakhop sold the land with the building to the King's private holding. After that, the building was lent to an Italian lady, Madame A. Staro and became "Hotel Royal".
1948

From 1948 - 1999, The building was leased to the Soviet Union as the first Russian Embassy in Thailand.
2001

The Department of Fine Arts issued an official statement announcing the mansion as a registered national archeological site.
2003

The building is leased to North Sathorn Hotel Co., Ltd (W Bangkok). The company started to renovate the building along with consultation from the Department of Fine Arts. In 2015, The House on Sathorn was launched as part of W Bangkok.

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The House on Sathorn is an historic Bangkok landmark and its bar looks like a cross between an ancient palace and a gentlemen's club; no expense has been spared in creating this spectacular room. There's a big emphasis on bottle service - including some excellent whiskies - and it's easy to see yourself sinking into a sofa and enjoying one (responsibly) over the course of an evening. However, don't miss the cocktail list, which combines Thai ingredients and flavours with world-class brands.

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From an upmarket hotel and a diplomatic office, this historic colonial mansion in downtown Bangkok reopens its door as hub for dining and entertainment.

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This beautiful building was formerly the home of Lord Sathorn, who built the Sathorn Canal and then built this mansion in 1889. It later became the luxury Hotel Royal, the Embassy of the Soviet Union, and then of the Russian Federation. It now serves as an elegant restaurant and bar under the auspices of the W Hotel.

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