Dear Valued Guests,
Our thoughts are with all who have been impacted by the earthquake that took place in Thailand and Myanmar on March 28, 2025. lebua Hotels & Resorts is thankful to confirm that all guests and staff are safe and well and that there were no injuries. Following the earthquake, the Deputy Chairman of the Bangkok Metropolitan Council, along with other officials and a team of engineers, conducted a thorough structural inspection of the State Tower building. The engineers confirmed that the earthquake had no impact on the structural integrity of the building or the interior of the hotel and guest service features.
Our hotel along with all dining options and guest services remain open and ready for travelers to enjoy as part of the vertical destination’s unique offerings and experiences in the heart of Bangkok.
As the safety of all guests and staff remains top of mind for lebua Hotels & Resorts, we have taken additional steps to ensure that the hotel, dining, and all onsite experiences continue to offer a secure and enjoyable setting. In this effort, we have invited Ray Cook, Managing Director of R & B Property Group in New Zealand—an industry veteran with over 50 years of experience in commercial construction and property development—to lead an expert review of the lebua Hotel in Bangkok.
As part of this initiative, Ray Cook has assembled a team of internationally recognized specialists, including Hamish McKenzie, Senior Engineer at Holmes Consulting, who has vast experience in earthquake design for multi-story buildings. Joining him is Kiran Makan, both of whom have led major earthquake restoration efforts using advanced Carbon Fibre Systems in New Zealand. We are honored to have them working exclusively on the lebua project to ensure the highest level of safety, structural integrity, and peace of mind for our guests and staff.
I understand that uncertainty can create anxiety. That’s why we have launched a transparent communication initiative. Starting today, our website will be updated daily with real-time safety updates and factual information. You’ll also find engineering reports, historical construction details, and visual documentation showing how lebua was originally built to withstand both wind loads and seismic activity.
As someone who has been part of this journey since the very beginning, I can confidently say that lebua is not only luxurious and iconic—it is also built to last. The safety measures and structural reinforcements embedded into its foundation reflect world-class standards.
If you have any questions or wish to speak with us directly, we welcome you to contact our team anytime. We are here for you—not just as hosts, but as family.
Warm regards,
Narawadee Bualert
President & CEO, lebua Hotels & Resorts
Bangkok, Thailand
