THAILAND’S first 360-degree immersive LED wall in a hotel ballroom has opened as part of a new conference and events development at the Chiang Mai Marriott.
The Plaii Ballroom and Plaii Hybrid Meetings & Entertainment Complex was announced by Asset World Corporation, the property’s owners, and Marriott Hotels.
Plaii Ballroom is Thailand’s first 360-degree immersive LED ballroom, said a spokesperson for Marriott. The 84 metre wraparound LED display has a green height of 6.24 metres while the ballroom is a pillarless 400sqm.
The name Plaii is inspired by the Thai Royal Elephant and has deep cultural significance in northern Thailand.
Marriott said Plaii’s launch reinforced Chiang Mai’s position as a rising regional hub for business events and experiential travel in line with Thailand’s growing influence within Asia’s MICE landscape.
The Plaii complex consists of a three-storey integrated event and lifestyle destination anchored by the Plaii Ballroom with 11 meeting rooms, executive breakout suites, and a naturally illuminated Mingle Space for networking.
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The complex also has The Wang Bar, Chiang Mai’s first private golf simulator rooms, private karaoke lounges, and The Plaii Eatery Café & Bar.
With the debut of the Plaii complex, Chiang Mai Marriott said the hotel now offered a total of 22 meeting rooms and over 2,800sqm of flexible event space, positioning the property as a regional hub for large-scale events and hybrid conferences. It said the launch has also generated strong interest from domestic and regional markets, particularly South Korea and Greater China.
Our vision is to establish Chiang Mai as a globally recognised MICE and lifestyle destination where advanced event technology, business creativity, and cultural heritage converge
– Rajat Chatterjee, General Manager of Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel
“Plaii represents a transformational moment for Chiang Mai and for Marriott’s presence in northern Thailand,” Chatterjee said. “The recent recognition of Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel as MICE Hotel of the Year 2025 at the TDM Travel Trade Excellence Awards Thailand further affirms our commitment to excellence. With Plaii, we are able to deliver immersive, meaningful, and high-impact experiences that speak to the evolving expectations of event organisers and global travellers.”
Chiang Mai is recognised by Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau (TCEB) as one of the kingdom’s Top 5 MICE Cities and Marriott has seen increased interest from international corporate groups and government delegations. A spokesperson for Marriott said the city also benefited from strong infrastructure, cultural depth, and world-class hospitality experiences.
Chiang Mai Marriott Hotel has 383 guest rooms and suites with views of the pilgrimage mountain of Doi Suthep and the city.
Favola is the hotel’s Michelin Guide-recognised restaurant while Han The Chinese Cuisine shares culinary heritage of Thai and Chinese family recipes and cooking traditions. The Ping Cuisine & Bar offers all-day dining and Ping’s Bar is the lounge for crafted cocktails.
