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Siam Paragon is a shopping mall in Bangkok , Thailand . It is the biggest mall in Asia . It includes a wide range of Stores and Restaurants and an Aquarium . HISTORY Siam Paragon was built on the former location of the Siam Intercontinental hotel, which was torn down in 2002. The site is Crown Property Bureau land and at one time was the Royal Parkland of the Srapatum Palace. The shopping center opened on December 9 , 2005 , although it is not expected to be complete until sometime in 2006. It was built at a cost of about 15 billion Baht and covers an area of 52 rai (8.3 ha, 21 acres). It is owned by the same company as The Emporium . 2006 Protests On March 28 and 29, 2006, Siam Paragon and its neighboring shopping centers, Siam Center and Siam Discovery, closed due to Protests by an estimated 30,000 people against Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra that entirely blocked traffic on Rama I Road from Pathum Wan to the Rajprasong intersection. LOCATION Siam Paragon is located on Rama I Road in Pathum Wan district, and is adjacent to Other Shopping Areas , including Siam Center , Siam Discovery Center and MBK Center , opposite Siam Square . Transportation links
DESIGN CONCEPT The Siam Paragon architecture and outside design were created by a team of renowned designers. The theme is about blending in perfect harmony with nature, culture, and state of the art technology. The grand entrance is a spectacular front with high glass panels also known as the "jewel" and during the day, the jewel is radiant, and glittering like flashes of brilliant diamonds. In the evening, it glows with the colors of gems — from ruby, sapphire, emerald to topaz. Inside the Siam Paragon are car showrooms, a food court and fountains. The whole concept has been designed to eclipse similar projects in neighboring countries and make Thailand a shopping destination rivalling Hong Kong or Singapore. Top name brands are present, along with a first-class hotel, serviced apartments, cinemas, restaurants, and a massive hall for events. The Siam Paragon has nine different sections: Luxury, Fashion and Beauty, Digital Lifestyle, Living and Technology, The Exotic East, Dining Paradise, Paragon Gourmet Market, Paragon Department Store, and the Paragon World of Entertainment. It expects to draw 100,000 visitors a day. SIAM OCEAN WORLD Inside Siam Paragon is Siam Ocean World , the biggest aquarium in Southeast Asia. The entrance fee to the aquarium for children is 280 baht and 450 baht for adults. FURTHER READING
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