Tuesday, October 18, 2011

A re-energised Central Ladprao in Bangkok

Central Ladprao is an iconic mall located in the Chatuchak/Ladprao area. The mall is actually quite old and in the last few visits there, one can see it's age and was not at all appealing.

There had been a lot of talk about doing a whole new make up and finally it happened. The new look was opened recently. So, we went there to see what had been done.

The new place is now more in line with the newer Central malls and it is much more appealing now. On a Sunday afternoon, it was packed with mostly local young people. As it is not located in a tourist area, the number of tourist is not many.

There was a property promotion in the main concourse, with nice jazzy music.
Another view of the main concourse.
Good response to the property promotion.
There were a number of promotions going on. One thing is Thailand is very good at making promotions. There were lots of live music as well.

An education fair at the secondary concourse.
Another view of the secondary concourse.

With so many young people shopping, one may think it is the holiday season. No signs of any slowdown in economy judging by what I saw.

Many young Bangkokians hanging out.
Krispy Kreeme is the current fad. Long queue whole day.
A view of the foodcourt area.
A Halloween promotion at Central Department store.
A view of the mall
Another view of the mall

There were lots of restaurants and food outlet and most of them were full with queues forming outside. The main restaurant chains were all there.

There was also a large food court in the basement next to the supermarket. Lots of stuff to eat and take away.






 A promotion of all Hello Kitty stuff.



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