1. Central Embassy:
Owned by Central Group, Central Embassy is a striking THB 18 billion, seven-storey retail mall on part of the land formerly occupied by the British Embassy at the corner of Wireless and Ploenchit Roads. The curve of its 200-metre facade is lined with luxury fashion brands. Also, its 30-storey five-star hotel, Park Hyatt Bangkok, is expected to open this year.
2. EmQuartier:
The Mall Group is definitely elevating its presence on Sukhumvit Road, spending THB 20 billion on a renovation of its current Emporium mall; the construction of EmQuartier, a 200,000 square-metre mall, office building, event atrium and indoor park, opposite to Emporium; and the development of Emsphere, adjacent to Emporium and Benjasiri Park. The latter features a project area of 200,000 square metres, with a design inspired by the Omotesando Hills shopping complex in central Tokyo.
3. Bangkok Mall:
Also by The Mall Group, Bangkok Mall, located at the intersection of Bang Na-Trat and Sukhumvit Roads, will reportedly be Asia’s largest shopping centre. Costing some THB 20 billion, the complex includes an 80,000-square metre department store; a 30,000-square metre theme park; a 20,000-square metre water park; 14 theatres; retail shops; and a residential complex
4. Iconsiam:
Expected to open in 2017, Iconsiam on Charoen Nakorn Road by the Chao Phraya River is the brainchild of Siam Piwat, the co-operator of Siam Paragon, Siam Centre and Siam Discovery; Charoen Pokphand Group; and Magnolia Quality Development Corporation. Costing some THB 50 billion, Iconsiam aims to be a landmark riverfront property project, with highlights including Japan’s high-end department store Takashimaya and an ultra-luxury condo managed by Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group.