Indoor Stadium Huamark
Indoor Stadium Huamark (Thai: อินดอร์ สเตเดียม หัวหมาก; RTGS: Indo Satediam Huamak) is an indoor sporting arena, located in Bangkok, Thailand. 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[1] and expandable to 8,000 seats.[2]
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| Location | Bangkok, Thailand |
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| Coordinates | 13°45′27″N 100°37′24″E |
| Public transit |  ARL Ramkhamhaeng Station MRT Rajamangala Stadium (from 2020) |
| Owner | Sports Authority of Thailand (SAT) |
| Capacity | 6,000 seats |
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| Opened | 1966 |
| Renovated | 2011—2012 |
| Architect | Faculty of Architecture, Chulalongkorn University |
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1998 Asian Games 2005 Asian Indoor Games 2009 Asian Martial Arts Games 2007 Summer Universiade 2012 FIFA Futsal World Cup 2013 BWF World Junior Championships 2013 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix 2014 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix 2015 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix 2016 FIVB Volleyball World Grand Prix Finals 2016 AFF Futsal Championship 2018 FIVB Volleyball Women's Nations League | |
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 from Ramkhamhaeng Station of the Airport Rail Link and In 2020 it can accessible from Rajamangala Stadium of the MRT Orange Line.
References
- "ฟีฟ่าตรวจสนามฟุตซอลโลก อินดอร์-นิมิบุตร ไร้ปัญหา ลุ้นหนองจอกผ่านประเมิน". SMM Sport. 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 by Maracanãzinho Rio de Janeiro |
FIFA Futsal World Cup Final Venue 2012 |
Succeeded by Coliseo El Pueblo Cali |