Central Pattana has revealed the newly revamped Central Rama 2, investing 1.2 billion baht to transform the area and establish itself as the leading Regional Mall in Southern Bangkok. This initiative aims to reshape the urban landscape, making Rama 2 a different place altogether.
• Strategic shift with a plan to create Landmark Destinations at every corner of the city.
• Complete renovation of the mall, unveiling new zones with exciting highlights tailored for the residents of Rama 2, eliminating the need to travel into the city, on par with Central Westgate and Central Ladprao.
• Phase 1 will feature numerous magnets, the best Food Lifestyle Destination, and the new Tree Chamber zone, showcasing world-renowned restaurants, a Showcase area featuring popular brands from Instagram in a Lifestyle café concept, the largest Super Sports store in the area, the only Central Department Store in the vicinity, and a revamped Tops Supermarket. Additionally, it will introduce Cloud Kitchen for the first time in Thailand to support local businesses, aiming to increase traffic by 30%.

Central Pattana Public Company Limited, the operator of CentralWorld, CentralPlaza, CentralFestival, Central Phuket, and Central Village, Thailand's first luxury outlet, has announced that the first phase of the revamped 'Central Rama 2' will transform the urban landscape, establishing it as the number one Regional Mall in Southern Bangkok. This follows the successful development of Central Westgate into the best Super Regional Mall in the western region. The first phase will introduce a new mall ambiance, presenting an urbanized lifestyle that enhances quality of life while being friendly and close to nature. It will feature numerous magnets, including a new Central Department Store, the only one in the area, a revamped Tops Supermarket elevated to Central Food Hall, a true sports destination with the largest Super Sports store in the vicinity, and the best Food Lifestyle Destination in the new 'Tree Chamber' zone, all under a complete renovation. This will include famous global dining options and the Sunshine Market – The New Urban Lifestyle Market, designed to feel like shopping in natural light, gathering lifestyle cafes and trendy fashion spots from Instagram, with the goal of attracting a 30% increase in traffic.

Dr. Natthakit Tangpoonsinthana, Assistant Managing Director of Marketing at Central Pattana Public Company Limited, stated, "The transformation of Central Rama 2 represents a strategic shift with a plan to create Landmark Destinations at every important corner of the Central Pattana shopping centers. Central Rama 2 will become the number one Regional Mall in Southern Bangkok, featuring a new mall ambiance that elevates the quality of life and seamlessly connects green spaces with the shopping center, creating a first impression for customers from the moment they enter. We will incorporate key magnets that address the best in every aspect, such as the best food destination, fashion, sports, family, and technology, while also prioritizing environmental care with the first Zero-Carbon Transportation Hub in South Bangkok and aiming to be the only Zero Waste Mall in the area through a recycling station, reflecting our corporate values of Positivity and Community at Heart, ensuring sustainable growth for everyone."

Dr. Natthakit continued, "The Southern Bangkok area is one of the key potential locations, especially with convenient transportation connecting various provinces, along with the expansion of mid to high-end residential projects and international schools. The renovation of Central Rama 2 will cater to the diverse lifestyles of the community, creating meaningful moments every time they visit, fulfilling all lifestyle needs without the need to travel into the city, reinforcing its status as the best Landmark Destination in every area."

Highlighting two key aspects to provide a new perspective and inspire quality urban living:

1. The best shopping center that understands and caters to the needs of families and the lifestyle of Rama 2 residents:
• A true leader in transforming Retail Experiences, integrating various business units, including the Central Department Store with seamless shopping integration, the completely revamped Tops Supermarket as Central Food Hall, and catering to sports enthusiasts with the largest Supersports store comparable to Central Westgate, featuring a new concept store with a Sports Stimulation Zone for trying out new sports experiences. Look forward to Muji and Greyhound Cafe, the only ones in the area.

• The ultimate Food Lifestyle Destination and High Street Lifestyle Destination with the new Tree Chamber zone in a Shopping Boulevard concept, featuring a high ceiling of over 9 meters, decorated with waterfalls and greenery for a refreshing atmosphere, including lifestyle shops and renowned restaurants such as Haidilao, Mo-Mo-Paradise, Four Seasons, Camin Cuisine & Cafe, Ben's Cookies, Brew Bar, and Ang Bao, along with a parking facility accommodating up to 4,000 vehicles. Another new zone, Showcase, will feature the Sunshine Market - The New Urban Lifestyle Market, gathering trendy lifestyle cafes and fashion spots from Instagram.

• For the first time in Thailand, introducing the Cloud Kitchen service in a new Food Automat Business Model by Central Pattana, aimed at helping small businesses operate continuously with low investment and quick returns, offering on-top services and facilities from Central Pattana, such as marketing services through Chat & Shop and Grab food, focusing on delivery or pick-up at the center without needing to travel into the city. The first phase will feature renowned restaurants such as Song Ped Pha Lo, a legendary restaurant in Wang Hin for over 30 years, along with Freddy's Curry and La Miao, a Chinese-style Hunan-Sichuan mala restaurant, and friendly parking services for delivery riders. Additionally, it will be a diverse food court, including Food Patio and Food Court, to meet the needs of Rama 2 customers.

• The ultimate Family Well-being & Inclusive Community for family and health lovers with the Little Campus zone, a hub for educational institutions in an Edutainment concept, enhancing fun and learning with Kidzoona, The Cloud by Fun Planet, and a play area for children's and family workshops. It will also feature Fitness First, the best in the area, in collaboration with affiliated hospitals to create a health-loving community. In the final phase, expected to be completed in 2022, the Largest Green Space in Rama 2 will be introduced, providing a new lung for families in the area with over 40 rai of green space, along with shopping areas, a pet zone, and recreational areas in the newly renovated public park, including the addition of prayer rooms for Muslim customers, reflecting care for all customer groups with inclusivity.

2. The only shopping center in Rama 2 that cares for and prioritizes the environment:
• The ultimate Zero-Carbon Transportation Hub in South Bangkok, featuring the first air-conditioned smart van stop in a shopping center in Thailand, providing services for vans traveling in and out of Bangkok and neighboring provinces such as Kanchanaburi, Pattaya, and Chonburi. Highlights include the installation of solar panels generating 7,500 watts per hour to supply over 45,000 kilowatts of electricity for the passenger waiting area of the Intelligent Queue system, allowing customers to check and reserve their queue via digital screens, powering lighting and air conditioning, as well as vending machines for food, snacks, and drinks while waiting for their transport, along with charging stations for mobile phones, reducing greenhouse gas emissions to combat global warming. Additionally, there will be an Art Wall Map showcasing nearby community attractions to help generate income for the community.

• The ultimate Zero Waste Mall in Rama 2, pioneering with Digital Billboards to promote the installation of large digital advertising screens to reduce waste from disposable advertising signs in the long term, while preparing to install waste separation stations or Recycle Stations to create a society of responsible waste disposal in the future.

Central Rama 2 is set to deliver exciting activities for customers throughout the year, including:
• Throughout November 2021, the gradual opening of new famous restaurants such as Ben's Cookies, Van Hart Coffee, The Alley, Brew Bar, and Ang Bao.
• Throughout December 2021, look forward to Mo-Mo Paradise and Muji, along with the Forwarding Happiness campaign to spread joy as a thank you, establishing itself as the top shopping center in the hearts of Rama 2 residents.

The newly revamped Central Rama 2 serves as a hub for urban living, enhancing lifestyles in a new way, improving quality of life, and being friendly and close to nature, located on Rama 2 Road, connecting to the outskirts of Bangkok and serving as a key meeting point for travelers entering and exiting the city, reflecting the vision of being the Center of Life, a comprehensive hub for quality living for the residents of Rama 2.