The Thai Chine building was built in 1903 and originally opened as the Bombay Department Store, in what was then most exclusive and posh Bangkok neighborhood of its times. The building was conveniently located within walking distance from what were the two best hotels in Siam, The Royal Hotel (the former Russian Embassy on North Sathorn Road) and the illustrious Oriental Hotel.

In 1928 the Thai Chinese Chamber of Commerce was founded by group of affluent Chinese tycoons. These businessmen purchased the Bombay Department Store at a bargain price, and, in January 1930, His Majesty King Rama VII inaugurated the new Chamber of Commerce’s headquarters.

During World War II the building was taken over by the Imperial Japanese Army who made it their Command Center. After the war the building once again was the headquarter of the Thai Chinese Chamber of Commerce, who used it for offices and later for functions until the opening of their TCC Building, which sits behind the Thai Chine Building.

Cited by the Fine Arts Department, the building is an exceptional example of the colonial era architecture. Partially renovated in 2000, the building has now been fully and totally revitalized and restored by Blue Elephant for its wondrous rebirth as the Blue Elephant Cooking School and Restaurant.