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Indoor Stadium Huamark

Indoor Stadium Huamark

Multi-purpose arena in Bangkok, Thailand

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 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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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 2024 it can accessible from Rajamangala Stadium of the MRT Orange Line.

References

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    "ฟีฟ่าตรวจสนามฟุตซอลโลก อินดอร์-นิมิบุตร ไร้ปัญหา ลุ้นหนองจอกผ่านประเมิน". SMM Sport. Retrieved 26 October 2018.
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    "A fitting venue for the World Grand Prix Finals". FIVB World Grand Prix. Retrieved 26 October 2018.

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