• The most modern new image of “Market Place” highlights the concept of Community Mall combined with a new model Urban Fresh Market that is convenient every day, modern, walkable, and offers everything in one place with supermarkets, shops, restaurants, and a full range of services.
  • Emphasizing the strategy of ‘Life Connecting Hub’ reinforces the idea of Future-Fluent Development, Neighbourhood-Centric to meet the Fragmented Demand of customers in each area, connecting communities, Pet-Friendly, and Sustainable Community focused on quality of life and environmental care.
  • Announcing the upcoming opening of “Market Place Thepraks” in January 2025, the newest, largest, and best located in the heart of the Thepraks-Watcharapol area in northern Bangkok, catering to the growing residential community. Featuring over 360 shops including Tops Supermarket, Health & Beauty services, PetClub, and a wide variety of fresh food, seafood, premium ingredients, and famous street food.

As the leading sustainable real estate company in Thailand, under the vision of Imagining better futures for all, Central Pattana connects all businesses including Retail-Residence-Hotel-Office, strengthening The Ecosystem for All. They are moving forward with business development and revealing strategies to transform the Community Mall Landscape across Bangkok through a major rebranding of “Market Place” targeting growing urban areas with increasing residential demand. They are investing over 2 billion baht in the next 5 years to develop and revamp a total of 15 branches in high-potential locations such as Market Place J Avenue, Market Place La Villa, Market Place Nanglinchee, Market Place Phaholyothin, Market Place Krungthep Kreetha, Market Place Pracha Uthit, and more. They are also preparing to launch the new project “Market Place Thepraks” with a Community Mall model combined with an Urban Fresh Market in the heart of the Thepraks-Watcharapol area in January 2025, just in time for the grand Chinese New Year festival.

Mr. Wuttikiet Techamongkolaphiwat, Chief Operating Officer & Head of Community Mall Business at Central Pattana Public Company Limited, stated, “In an era where customers have increasingly Fragmented demands in each area, community mall businesses are crucial for Central Pattana. With a business model that deeply meets customer lifestyles, we can offer modern, fresh shops and services that are accessible every day. We plan to invest over 2 billion baht in 5 years to improve and develop all 15 projects currently in our portfolio. In 2025, we plan to launch the new project “Market Place Thepraks” and revamp another 5 projects, with plans for continuous expansion in the following years, aiming to launch at least one project per year to strengthen Central Pattana's Ecosystem and leverage our expertise in area development to create the best experiences for all customers.”

Last year, we launched the new project ‘Marche Thonglor’, a mixed-use development in the heart of Thonglor, which received a positive response. For this year, we are undertaking a major rebranding, focusing on developing the Market Place as a strong Core Brand with a more modern image by integrating Community Mall with Urban Fresh Market, providing convenience, a wider variety of products and services, and a space for families to enjoy every day.”

Ms. Surang Jiratitikarnchoti, Executive Project Director at Central Pattana Public Company Limited, stated, “Market Place Thepraks will be the largest, newest, and most modern community mall, serving as the center of the Thepraks area.

  • Prime location, situated correctly on Thepraks Road, making it a must-pass for people driving home from the city.
  • A rapidly growing residential area with business opportunities and demand from various housing communities, currently with over 174,000 residential units and an annual growth rate of 2.4%, serving a population of nearly 400,000 people, targeting families and customers with lifestyles seeking convenience.
  • Complete and the best in the area, featuring a Community Mall space of 5,800 sq.m. with 60 shops and an Urban Fresh Market of 1,500 sq.m. with over 300 shops.
  • Food Destination: A variety of restaurants from trendy spots, family dining, after-work chill places, to famous street food vendors.
  • Urban Fresh Market: A modern fresh market focused on quality, cleanliness, and safety, offering fresh produce, seafood, organic foods, and premium ingredients from around the world, with various options including Ready to Eat, Grab & Go, and Take Home.
  • Family & Co-creation space: Relaxation and activity areas for everyone in the family, a kid's playground, and a Pet-Friendly area for pets to enjoy.
  • Health & Beauty: A complete range of health and beauty shops and services.
  • Event space: Hosting various events such as Tourism Events, Food Fairs, and Health Fairs.

  • A wide array of brands and shops, including Tops Supermarket, famous restaurants, and numerous street food vendors, such as Rad Na Yod Pak from the Shrine of the Tiger, Gook Kee Mao from Banthat Thong, Cheng Sim E, Moo Tod Je Jong, Suea Burn Fai, Shanghai (Baozi and Hainanese Chicken Rice), Pak Baan Tai organic vegetables, Rad Na Hia Uan from Yaowarat, Pad Thai Rasa Cha, Gong Si Tea Bar, Chao Lay Seafood, and Sawa Dee Tofu from Mae Ole, as well as service shops like AUTO 1, an auto service center under Central, and PETClub, a premium pet product and service provider.
  • New design with a Low-Rise building in a lush Tropical Style atmosphere, featuring spaces for everyone in the family, Pet-Friendly areas, and convenient parking for over 200 cars.
  • Convenient access by private car, just 5 minutes from Phaholyothin Road and 10-15 minutes from Vibhavadi Road, using the Chalong Rat Expressway or Watcharapol Road, or by BTS Green Line, taking only 7 minutes from Sai Yud Station.
  • Grand Opening of the Market Place Thepraks project is set for January 2025, with many special highlights to bring joy and fun to the community in a festive atmosphere welcoming the grand Chinese New Year celebration, offering a complete experience of shopping, worshiping, dining, and exploring.

Central Pattana emphasizes the strategy of Life Connecting Hub to transform the Community Mall Landscape as follows:

  1. Future-Fluent Development: Creating a “community” that meets the activities of all age groups to be the Centre of the Neighbourhood, while also developing a New Model integrating Community Mall with Urban Fresh Market.
  2. Neighbourhood-Centric: Addressing the Fragmented Demand in different areas more comprehensively and deeply.
  • “All conveniences” with Flexible Hours, catering to the Everyday Lifestyle of both Thai customers and expatriates, offering a variety of shops and restaurants, including Dine-in, Grab & Go, and Take Home options, as well as places to hang out and socialize after work.
  • A modern Urban Fresh Market model that is lifestyle-oriented, high-quality, clean, and safe.
  • Hosting events that engage the community, such as outdoor/weekend markets for community shops and various Happening Events, including activities for a Pet-friendly community.

  1. Sustainable Community: Promoting the quality of life for local residents, caring for the environment, aligning with Central Pattana's goal of becoming a Net Zero 2050 organization.
  • Green Community Mall Development focusing on the use of Green Materials, energy-saving practices, solar cells, and LED lighting.
  • Being a hub that promotes a Sustainable Lifestyle, encouraging customers to separate waste, collaborating with various agencies and the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, managing food waste, and providing EV Charger Stations.

Central Pattana Public Company Limited is moving towards the future under the brand's commitment to Imagining better futures for all by creating and developing spaces to enhance the quality of life for people and communities, as well as the environment, while implementing the strategy of The Ecosystem for All as a strong and sustainable system to grow alongside all parties, driving the economy and the country forward. By 2024, Central Pattana will have 42 shopping mall projects, 15 community mall projects, 43 residential projects, 10 hotel projects, and 10 office projects.

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