Background and history
Impact Arena is located in the Muang Thong Thani development complex and was constructed in 1996 by the Bangkok Land Public Company Limited to support the 1998 Asian Games hosted in Bangkok. It was used as a stadium for amateur boxing competitions before the surrounding area was later developed into the Impact Muang Thong Thani Exhibition and Convention Center. The arena regularly hosts concerts, contests, entertainment activities, and many other meetings.Design
The Impact Arena has an interior that consists of two floors and three sides of grandstands. It can accommodate a maximum of 12,000 spectators in the standard arena mode, while a theater mode can accommodate 3,580 people. The area in the middle of the building is rectangular, suitable for organizing concerts, entertainment activities, meetings, and various sports competitions. The ceiling is 24 meters high with dedicated areas for ticket sales, souvenir stands managed by concert organizers, and a food court.Events
Sports events
The Impact Arena was one of the venues used during the 1998 Asian Games. From 2003 to 2013, it hosted the Thailand Open Tennis Tournament. In 2018 and 2022, the arena hosted the Uber Cup Badminton World Men's and Women's Team Championships.Concerts
The arena has hosted numerous major concerts and shows by many artists and bands worldwide.References
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