Tourists and residents out for a stroll on the island’s
infamous pedestrian street, Soi Bangla, will soon be privy to yet one more
considerable shopping venue, with the Bangla Mall set to open its doors next
month.
Official launch plans were announced by the project’s
developer Phuket Creation Co Ltd last Friday at a press conference at the Kee
Resort, just a short stroll from the center of Bangla and the site of the
project, which is currently undergoing its final touches.
The 300 million baht, outdoor-indoor mini-mall will
officially open its doors to the public on March 18, announced Phuket Property Creation
President Sompong Doapisad.
“We weren’t initially planning to open the mall so soon but
since all of the units sold out well ahead of our expectations, we’ve moved the
opening date forward,” he said.
The project will feature a total of 102 units ranging from
20 to 250 square meters, situated on two stories and a basement, with total
built up area 0f 5,800 sqm.
Mr Sompong explainted that the units comprise 24 regular
shops, 18 “mini plazas”, eight corner shops and 52 kiosks.
Some of the major tenants include a Phuket FantaSea souvenir
shop a 7-Eleven, a Bangkok Bank branch a KFC a Boots pharmacy and a Bata shoe
store.
Another highly anticipated tenant is the Bangkok Burger
Company. This will be the country’s second branch following the success of the
inaugural Thong Lor branch in the capital.
There will also be a mobile phone and IT device booth zone,
similar to the ones currently found in Central Festival and Junceylon, and a
one would expect, many of the tenant s will be selling souvenirs to the multitudes
of tourists expected.