Central Embassy is a shopping mall in Bangkok. It was constructed on the site of the former British Embassy gardens and is located at the junction of Witthayu Road (Wireless) and Phloen Chit Road. It is a project of the Thai conglomerate Central Group.
The six-storey building hosts outlets from high-end local and international brands in the fields fashion, beauty, design, cuisine, and technology. It has also played host to works, collections, and performances by well-known musicians, fashion designers, curators, and visual artists.[1]
History
The Bangkok development project in question is designed for mixed-use commercial purposes. It encompasses a prime commercial center managed by the Department of Business Administration Group, Central Group Company Limited, and Central Department of Trade Company Limited. This development, which includes department stores, hotels, and office complexes, is situated on the former site of the British Embassy in Thailand. Located at the northwest corner of the Ploenchit intersection, it forms a part of the Central Group's Ploenchit City project. Additionally, this development has catalyzed the broader Ploenchit City Project in Central Bangkok, spearheaded by Univenture Public Company Limited. Univenture is also the proprietor of the Park Venture Building, home to the Okura Prestige Hotel Bangkok.
The initial plan for Central Embassy involved opening the shopping center by the end of 2013. However, construction delays led to a postponement, setting a new opening date for February 2014. This timeline was further disrupted when the PDRC group began to establish a presence in a nearby area of Bangkok's inner city, causing ongoing construction challenges. As a result, Central Embassy's launch faced additional delays. Originally rescheduled for March 2014, the opening was deferred four more times due to these uncertain conditions, finally settling in May 2014. Once the situation stabilized, the Central Group announced the revised launch date for the Central Embassy.[2]
As of right now, all services are available at the retail complex and the Park Hyatt Bangkok Hotel. On May 18, 2017, with the theme "This Brings Me Here," the Central Group formally debuted the shopping complexes and hotels.[3]
Location
Central Embassy is located at 1031 Ploenchit Road, Pathumwan District, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.[4]
