Thai Watsadu, part of Central Retail, has opened its 80th branch: 'Thai Watsadu x BnB Home Udon Thani Kud Sra', providing comprehensive construction and home decoration services in Udon Thani, Northeastern Thailand. This new branch aims to invigorate the real estate market with its 'White Format', catering to all purchasing power levels.

Thai Watsadu, a leader in retail construction materials and home decoration products under CRC Thai Watsadu Co., Ltd., continues to penetrate the construction and home improvement market. The first store of the year, 'Thai Watsadu x BnB Home Udon Thani Kud Sra', spans 40 rai with a service area of 19,500 square meters, located on the potential route along Mittraphap Road in Kud Sra Subdistrict, Udon Thani. This branch marks the 80th location in the country, reinforcing Thai Watsadu's strength as a comprehensive center for home products, construction materials, and home repair services, meeting the needs of contractors, professionals, and homeowners. It also supports the economic growth of Udon Thani, which is projected to expand by 3% in 2024 (compared to 2023) along with the industrial sector.

Mr. Sutthisar Jirathiwat, CEO of CRC Thai Watsadu Co., Ltd., part of Central Retail, stated that Thai Watsadu has set a strategy for continuous branch expansion. The latest opening is the first branch of the year, 'Thai Watsadu x BnB Home Udon Thani Kud Sra', which is the 80th branch in the 'White Format' and the second in Udon Thani, with the first located in Nong Khon Kwang Subdistrict, Udon Thani. With an investment of over 600 million baht, the store offers a wide range of construction materials, tools, and quality home decoration products from over 40,000 items. The opening of 'Thai Watsadu Udon Thani Kud Sra' aims to elevate the 'endless home experience'.

  • Meeting needs with White Format for all construction and home matters – 'Thai Watsadu x BnB Home Udon Thani Kud Sra' combines the strengths of both brands, offering a hybrid model that integrates construction services and home products in one convenient location. This meets the diverse needs for construction materials, tools, electrical appliances, and stylish home decoration products, enhancing the lifestyle of homeowners with over 40,000 items available, supported by expert teams from vFIX ready to provide consultation and repair services.
  • Stimulating the economy – Udon Thani is a high-potential area in industry, services, agriculture, consumption, and private investment, with continuous growth. In 2023, Udon Thani's gross provincial product (GPP) reached 120 billion baht, ranking fourth in the Northeast. The development plan for Udon Thani (2023-2027) aims to position the province as an economic, transportation, tourism, and MICE hub in the Mekong region. The new branch will contribute to economic stimulation and industrial growth, potentially creating 300 jobs for locals.
  • Accessibility for all – The Thai Watsadu x BnB Home Udon Thani Kud Sra branch is strategically located on Mittraphap Road, a major transportation route connecting various provinces in the Northeast, making it easily accessible. It can serve the purchasing power of over 200,000 households from Udon Thani city and surrounding districts, including Ban Phue, Phen, Kud Jab, and Phibun Rak, as well as attract customers from neighboring countries.

“Thai Watsadu recognizes the potential in all aspects of Udon Thani, hence the opening of 'Thai Watsadu x BnB Home Udon Thani Kud Sra' aims to strengthen our presence alongside other branches in the Northeast. We believe this branch will be well-received by the local population and nearby customers, including those from neighboring countries. Additionally, Thai Watsadu is committed to sustainable business practices in all dimensions, including economic, social, and environmental aspects, such as providing free space for local communities to sell their products and introducing electric trucks to reduce diesel use in our distribution system. Furthermore, we are aware of the health needs of the Kud Sra community and have collaborated with partners to support donations to the Kud Sra Health Promotion Hospital to enhance medical services in the area,” Mr. Sutthisar concluded.

To date, Thai Watsadu has opened a total of 17 branches in the Northeast, including branches in Chaiyaphum, Surin, Buriram, Sakon Nakhon, Khon Kaen, Ubon Ratchathani, Roi Et, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan, Udon Thani, Nong Bua Lam Phu, Loei, Nakhon Ratchasima, Pak Chong, Nakhon Ratchasima (Hua Tale), and Si Sa Ket, making the Northeast region the second highest in branch count after Bangkok and its vicinity.

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