thairookie Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 The shopping scene is Pattaya is getting a bit bland with Central Festival being the lone flag bearer. T21 is a nice addition as it's located along the baht bus route, unlike Harbor Mall. I hope there will be a main departmental store such as Robinsons or Central or The Mall or Zen to spruce up the shopping experience. Okay ... any idea when T21 will start operating ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I've heard from a business across the road that it will open in November. I don't think there'll be a department store if BKK T21 is anything to go on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlexCanada Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 I'd prefer no large department store in T21. What makes T21 in BKK great other than the Food Park is that it has many small unique one-off shops with good quality items that you don't see in the run of the mill type mall like Central Festival. The most recent schedule date I heard was October. If not October it should be soon after. They likely want to be up and running before high season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thairookie Posted August 17, 2018 Author Share Posted August 17, 2018 1 hour ago, AlexCanada said: I'd prefer no large department store in T21. What makes T21 in BKK great other than the Food Park is that it has many small unique one-off shops with good quality items that you don't see in the run of the mill type mall like Central Festival. The most recent schedule date I heard was October. If not October it should be soon after. They likely want to be up and running before high season. The presence of an anchor departmental store is inclusive - we can still have many unique stores, as in MBK where Tokyu is the anchor tenant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 What I found is, that they started recruiting staff last month (13/14 July). Job fair with 125 companies. A post on tripadvisor says that a date of Friday, Oct 19 has been released. No source, so to be used with caution. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 19 October seems more than rumor. There are misc. sources in Thai language to confirm this date. Cost was about 6 billion Baht (~182 million USD). If you live in Pattaya: do your travel plans to escape in time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 First week in October is Golden Week in China when millions go on holiday. Would be a good time to open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 6 minutes ago, champers said: First week in October is Golden Week in China when millions go on holiday. Would be a good time to open. I don't bet on this 19 October. It's based on an "informed source / retail executive" . From an article in "prachachat.net", some online economy magazine. So not a big public announcement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
champers Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 4 minutes ago, KhunBENQ said: I don't bet on this 19 October. It's based on an "informed source / retail executive" . From an article in "prachachat.net", some online economy magazine. So not a big public announcement. I think my 1st week in October guess may be an aspiration rather than a reality. There is a lot of activity 7 days a week outside, but who knows about progress inside? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tropo Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 5 hours ago, AlexCanada said: I'd prefer no large department store in T21. What makes T21 in BKK great other than the Food Park is that it has many small unique one-off shops with good quality items that you don't see in the run of the mill type mall like Central Festival. The most recent schedule date I heard was October. If not October it should be soon after. They likely want to be up and running before high season. I'm of the opposite mind regarding department stores. The department store at Central is my go-to shop for a lot of stuff I can't get anywhere else. It has been an invaluable shopping spot for me over the years since it has been open. But you'll have your wish at T21 as I doubt there will be one there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digbeth Posted August 17, 2018 Share Posted August 17, 2018 They already had a job fair inside the mall where the tenants set up shop to interview and hire staff for the stores inside and most businesses in there is unanimous that the mall wants everyone to open on 19th October The T21 in Asoke was opened on the same day in 2011 Only the one in Korat was opened on 19th December Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LALes Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 T21 is my least favorite mall in BKK. I'll take Paragon, Em Quartier and Central over T21. Love to have something from the Mall Group in Pattaya but I don't think Pattaya is upscale enough for their liking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I have a friend who is Chinese. He said the tours are advertising it as part of their tour itinerary starting in December. So, my guess is early November. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thairookie Posted August 18, 2018 Author Share Posted August 18, 2018 12 minutes ago, LALes said: T21 is my least favorite mall in BKK. I'll take Paragon, Em Quartier and Central over T21. Love to have something from the Mall Group in Pattaya but I don't think Pattaya is upscale enough for their liking. Yes, while in Bangkok T21 seldom excites me. Like you, I prefer The Mall Bangkapi, Zen, Isetan, Tokyu and Central World/Chidlom. T21 is an enclosed and air conditioned version of Pratunam market. I like the decor, especially the toilets. But without a departmental store, a lot of stuff will go missing - such as exquisite timepieces and Jaguar shirts @ 499 baht. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveStarVagabond Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Mid October is the estimate, they are working like ants 24/7. Here is a photo record since day one. http://fivestarvagabond.com/building-terminal-21-pattaya/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 I'm thinking sometime in October. Large crew working well into the evening; they are gunning to get it done soon. Smaller second plane has been added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nice Boyd Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 The Terminal21 in Korat is 3x bigger than BKK, I wonder what size Pattaya Terminal21 will be... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ross163103 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 This could be the death knell for Royal Garden--the original mall in Pattaya,. They've gone downhill ever since Central opened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 1 minute ago, ross163103 said: This could be the death knell for Royal Garden--the original mall in Pattaya,. They've gone downhill ever since Central opened. They are not helping their cause by by their very high parking fees. They should be thrilled to death that anyone is choosing to shop there and the parking should be free. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MJKT2014 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 9 minutes ago, ross163103 said: Royal Garden--the original mall in Pattaya Its been a while since I was living in Pattaya, but all we had then was Mike (formerly Mai) dept store on Beach Rd (main entrance) and Pattaya Shoes Dept store on 2nd road. Royal Garden only came along later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Destiny1990 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 It looks huge but recently i was in Central marina mall very nice but kinda empty with customers easy to park car, buying stuff ,having dinner etc. T21 will be built 200 meters besides that mall but for what purpose? They obviously should have built it in Jomtien seaside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 53 minutes ago, newnative said: They are not helping their cause by by their very high parking fees. They should be thrilled to death that anyone is choosing to shop there and the parking should be free. This is true. I used to go to Royal Garden regularly for lunch in Sizzler. But now they have introduced the tedious car parking validation procedure that involves traipsing up to a desk on an upper floor, and the new parking entrance doesnt even seem to have a sign up explaining what the fees are at all. So now I just go to Central instead. Drive in: take ticket: park: surrender ticket: leave. Royal Garden, like The Avenue, is a disaster of poor management. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KittenKong Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 54 minutes ago, MJKT2014 said: Its been a while since I was living in Pattaya, but all we had then was Mike (formerly Mai) dept store on Beach Rd (main entrance) and Pattaya Shoes Dept store on 2nd road. Royal Garden only came along later. Dont forget Day/Night (now Tukcom). That said, I think that the Royal Garden can correctly be described as the first up-market shopping centre in Pattaya. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 1 hour ago, FiveStarVagabond said: Mid October is the estimate, they are working like ants 24/7. Here is a photo record since day one. http://fivestarvagabond.com/building-terminal-21-pattaya/ Thanks for those photos. What happened to your web cam ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newnative Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 2 hours ago, Destiny1990 said: It looks huge but recently i was in Central marina mall very nice but kinda empty with customers easy to park car, buying stuff ,having dinner etc. T21 will be built 200 meters besides that mall but for what purpose? They obviously should have built it in Jomtien seaside. Try the Big C grocery at Marina any late afternoon/early evening. Always packed with lots of Chinese. But, you're right, parking is very easy and my partner and I will continue to do most of our food shopping there as its so easy to get in and out. T21 wanted the synergy of the location it chose. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldrunner Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 The key question here concerning shopping preferences is "Who gives a good SUGAR"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 4 hours ago, Destiny1990 said: It looks huge but recently i was in Central marina mall very nice but kinda empty with customers easy to park car, buying stuff ,having dinner etc. T21 will be built 200 meters besides that mall but for what purpose? They obviously should have built it in Jomtien seaside. You must not have not been to a T21. I like Marina also, but there is no comparison just drive by now and take a look. All the movies there are in Thai, that ought to tell you something. T21 will be a spectacle of a place. A destination mall and entertainment venue. Why build any mall in Jomtien? The majority of the tourist dollars and potential mall visitors are in Central and surrounding areas. I bet Jomtien will never have one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LALes Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 No one in their right mind would put a mall in Jomtien. Its a high season place only. Not enough traffic the rest of the year to warrant even a McDonalds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
johng Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 There are thousands of condo units already built along Jomtien beach and second roads..with more being built..Im sure a Jomtien big Mall would do quite well..and believe one will eventually be built ( but obviously not by me ! ? ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight8 Posted August 18, 2018 Share Posted August 18, 2018 Some people simply have too much time and money on their hands these days... Who gives a flying ***** ??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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