Bangkok’s Jodd Fairs night market to open new branch in November
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Jodd Fairs’ current plot in Rama 9 Road will be returned to Central Group.
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BANGKOK – Bangkok’s well-known Jodd Fairs night market will open a new branch in November, with the goal of becoming Thailand’s next international tourist attraction and reviving the country’s tourism industry, according to venue operator Rod’s & Son Company.
The decision reflects the operator’s confidence in the country’s tourism-driven economic growth and domestic purchasing-power recovery, it said.
The new night market also aligns with the operator’s plan to open a branch in a new location after Jodd Fairs Rama 9’s contract with property developer Gland, which is owned by Central Pattana Corp, expires in December.
The new branch, Jodd Fairs Ratchada, will be located near the current one in Rama 9 Road.
The night market in Ratchadapisek Road next to the Cultural Centre MRT station will cover about 2.08ha and house more than 1,500 shops and restaurants.
The area can accommodate 928 indoor shops and 798 outdoor shops.
According to Rod’s & Son, founder Pairoj Roykaew has signed a 20-year contract with property developer Property Perfect to relocate the mixed-use Jodd Fairs.
The upcoming night market is designed to be a new lifestyle mall and nightlife hub in the heart of Bangkok.
Jodd Fairs’ current plot in Rama 9 Road will be returned to Central Pattana’s parent, Central Group, which reportedly plans to build a 125-storey “Super Tower” there, expecting it to be Thailand’s and South-east Asia’s tallest building. THE NATION/ASIA NEWS NETWORK
