Indoor Stadium Huamark (Thai: อินดอร์ สเตเดียม หัวหมาก, RTGS: Indo Satediam Hua Mak, pronounced [ʔīn.dɔ̄ː sā.tēː.dîa̯m hǔa̯ màːk]) is an indoor sporting arena, located in Hua Mak Subdistrict, Bang Kapi, Bangkok, Thailand. It is next to Rajamangala National Stadium and is a part of Hua Mak Sports Complex. The original capacity of the arena is 15,000 spectators and it was built in 1966 for the 5th Asian Games. After renovation for 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup, the capacity is reduced to 6,000 seats and expandable to 8,000 seats.
It is used mainly for concerts, badminton, boxing, basketball, futsal, and volleyball. On 22 May 2001, Irish vocal pop band Westlife held a concert for their Where Dreams Come True Tour supporting their album Coast to Coast.
History
Indoor Stadium Huamark originally named Kittikachorn Stadium, based on the last name of former prime minister Thanom Kittikachorn. The stadium was built for the 1966 Asian Games which was hosted by Thailand. The name was later changed to Indoor Stadium Huamark until today.
Transportation
Indoor Stadium Huamark is accessible via Ramkhamhaeng station of the Airport Rail Link, and will be accessible via SAT station of the MRT Orange Line approximately by 2026.
References
- "ฟีฟ่าตรวจสนามฟุตซอลโลก อินดอร์-นิมิบุตร ไร้ปัญหา ลุ้นหนองจอกผ่านประเมิน". SMM Sport. Archived from the original on October 26, 2018. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
- "A fitting venue for the World Grand Prix Finals". FIVB World Grand Prix. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
External links
Media related to Indoor Stadium Huamark at Wikimedia Commons
- Arena information (in Thai)
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| Preceded byMaracanãzinho Rio de Janeiro |
FIFA Futsal World Cup Final Venue 2012 |
Succeeded byColiseo El Pueblo Cali |
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