Thai Watsadu, a leader in the retail construction materials and home decoration business, is moving forward with an investment of over 360 million baht to launch 'Thai Watsadu Ratchaburi', a modern trade center for construction materials, repairs, and comprehensive home products.
The 91st branch in Thailand is located on Phetkasem Road, Phongsawai Subdistrict, Mueang Ratchaburi District, Ratchaburi Province, opposite the Bird Klong Thom Market, which is one of the strategic locations along important transportation and trade routes in the province and serves as a gateway to the western region. This is to support the growth potential of the real estate sector, construction, and investment in Ratchaburi Province, which has the highest Gross Provincial Product (GPP) in the western region in 2024, catering to the needs of contractors, professional craftsmen, entrepreneurs, and homeowners in Ratchaburi and nearby areas with a comprehensive range of products and services. This also reinforces Thai Watsadu's role in driving the local economy by creating over 200 jobs, distributing income to the community, and improving the quality of life for the people, in line with the government's grassroots economic development approach.

The opening ceremony of 'Thai Watsadu Ratchaburi' was honored by Mr. Komkrit Jareonpattanasombat, Deputy Governor of Ratchaburi Province, who presided over the official opening ceremony, along with executives, government agencies, private sectors, and business partners who attended to congratulate.

Mr. Thanawat Jirangkhaphat, Chief Executive Officer of Central Retail Home stated, "We do not see Ratchaburi as just another province, but as an economic gateway to the western region, playing a crucial role in driving investment, construction, and urban development in the area. According to data from the Ratchaburi Provincial Commerce Office, Ratchaburi Province has the highest Gross Provincial Product (GPP) in the western region, valued at over 200 billion baht, reflecting the strength of the local economy. The industrial, energy, real estate, and logistics sectors are key mechanisms that continuously create economic value. Given this potential, we have launched 'Thai Watsadu Ratchaburi' with an investment of over 360 million baht, covering a service area of 19,000 square meters in the Red Format model and the Total Home Solution concept, which brings together construction materials, repair products, hardware, and home goods in a comprehensive manner to meet all needs from structural work to living. Additionally, we have opened AUTO1, a full-service automotive center, as the 71st branch to provide a complete, valuable car care experience for the people of Ratchaburi and nearby areas.

We believe that this investment will not only enhance access to quality products and services but also serve as a significant driving force in creating jobs, distributing income to the community, and supporting sustainable growth of the local economy. As the regional economy grows, Thai Watsadu must grow alongside the community, driven by three key factors:

  • Enhancing the potential of strategic provinces and connecting the western economy: Thai Watsadu is expanding its branch network in economically potential provinces nationwide by utilizing in-depth economic, investment, and urban development data to select long-term investment areas. The opening of Thai Watsadu Ratchaburi marks a strategic location in the western region, supported by infrastructure development and key government transportation projects, including the special expressway between cities, the Nakhon Pathom–Cha-am route (M8), and the dual-track railway project from Nakhon Pathom to Chumphon, which enhances the economic connectivity potential of the region and effectively supports the long-term growth of the real estate, construction, and investment sectors.
  • Enhancing strategic location potential and improving access to products and services: Thai Watsadu Ratchaburi, as a strategic branch of the western region (Regional Flagship Store), is located on Phetkasem Road, one of the main trade and transportation hubs connecting Bangkok and its suburbs to the western region. This strategic location meets the demand for construction materials and home products, as well as comprehensive fast-fit automotive services for Mueang Ratchaburi District and six nearby districts, including Pak Tho, Photharam, Chom Bueng, Damnoen Saduak, Wat Phleng, and Suan Phueng, within a travel time of approximately 20–60 minutes, covering over 150,000–180,000 households. With over 36,000 comprehensive product and service offerings, including complete service from vFIX, this branch serves as a one-stop destination for construction materials and home products, allowing local customers to conveniently shop and access services all in one place, effectively managing both project time and costs.
  • Creating grassroots economic opportunities and growing alongside the community: In line with Thai Watsadu's business philosophy that believes in the necessity of business success growing alongside society, the expansion into new areas is not solely aimed at business growth but also at creating shared value for the community through local employment of over 200 positions, enhancing business opportunities for supply chain entrepreneurs, and distributing income to the local economy, ensuring that the growth of the branch is linked to the development of grassroots economy and the quality of life of the local population sustainably.

The opening of Thai Watsadu Ratchaburi represents another significant step in expanding the business network according to the company's growth plan, reinforcing its position as the No.1 Omnichannel DIY Home Retailer in Thailand, while driving the CRC Care for the Economy philosophy aimed at creating economic value through investment, job creation, and distributing business opportunities to the regions, especially in high-potential provinces, to strengthen the grassroots economy sustainably. Additionally, Thai Watsadu collaborates with business partners to contribute funds to support the operations of the Phongsawai Subdistrict Health Promotion Hospital in Mueang Ratchaburi Province to enhance public health services and improve the quality of life for local residents, reflecting Thai Watsadu's belief that every branch expansion should create shared value for the community and grow alongside society in every area where Thai Watsadu operates," Mr. Thanawat concluded.

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