webfact Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Patong traffic alert for Central opening By The Phuket News Police are urging motorists to avoid the area where Bangla Rd joins Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd as the Central Patong grand opening is held tonight. Photo: Central Patong PHUKET: Patong Police are urging motorists to avoid the area where Bangla Rd joins Rat-U-Thit 200 Pi Rd from 5pm to 10pm tonight (Feb 15) while the grand opening of the Central Patong shopping mall is held. “We expect many people to be in the area to attend the Grand Opening of the Central Patong,” Patong Police Chief Col Anotai Jindamanee told The Phuket News. “We ask all motorists for their cooperation to be a good host and to avoid the area during this time. This will make it easier for police officers to help many tourists to walk across the road,” he said. Read more at https://www.thephuketnews.com/patong-traffic-alert-for-central-opening-70390.php#BWtlcZ0ghtjPXhvf.99 -- © Copyright Phuket News 2019-02-15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SkyNets Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Just at the 'Grand Opening' or all year round? Haven't been to one Central mall which didn't suffer from traffic congestion and poor planing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 2 hours ago, SkyNets said: Just at the 'Grand Opening' or all year round? Haven't been to one Central mall which didn't suffer from traffic congestion and poor planing Are you in Phuket? Are you directly affected by this story? Do you need counselling? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enoon Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 59 minutes ago, Psimbo said: Do you need counselling? Somebody does. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deli Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 This area already has a natural road block through all tuk tuks and motorbike taxis, waitin in front of Junk Ceylon. Not enough, now also Central comes tot he same place, fantastic planning, with roads like 20 years ago. Instead of upgrading and modernizing Junk Ceylon and adding possibly parking space in the city, just another road block Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indepth Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Deli said: This area already has a natural road block through all tuk tuks and motorbike taxis, waitin in front of Junk Ceylon. Not enough, now also Central comes tot he same place, fantastic planning, with roads like 20 years ago. Instead of upgrading and modernizing Junk Ceylon and adding possibly parking space in the city, just another road block It is possible that JC and Central are owned by different companies. Just possible mind. If that is the case, Central would not want to , couldn't, upgrade JC. Just a thought. There is only a fixed nr of people who shop. Because there is a new shopping precinct, the population ain't gunna increase. Therefore, traffic congestion cannot change, increase. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 5 hours ago, Deli said: This area already has a natural road block through all tuk tuks and motorbike taxis, waitin in front of Junk Ceylon. Not enough, now also Central comes tot he same place, fantastic planning, with roads like 20 years ago. Instead of upgrading and modernizing Junk Ceylon and adding possibly parking space in the city, just another road block Have you ever parked at Jung Ceylon ! Guess not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhunBENQ Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 33 minutes ago, indepth said: It is possible that JC and Central are owned by different companies. Absolutely. And I doubt that they would cooperate. On the other hand, who can stop you from parking at JC and walk over to Central and vice versa? Central Group owned by the Chirathivat clan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tos_Chirathivat JC? Not sure, but it has a BigC Extra. BigC is owned by the Sirivadhanabhakdi clan. The Thai sounding name was granted by King Bhumiphol, originally Xuming. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charoen_Sirivadhanabhakdi Both xx billion Dollar rich families of Chinese origin. You will never see a BigC in a Central shopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LivinginKata Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 Jung Ceylon has plenty of parking space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4evermaat Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 1 hour ago, KhunBENQ said: On the other hand, who can stop you from parking at JC and walk over to Central and vice versa? Don't non-motorbike vehicles require a receipt showing a purchase on the same day that you leave?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psimbo Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 12 hours ago, 4evermaat said: Don't non-motorbike vehicles require a receipt showing a purchase on the same day that you leave?? A purchase gets you free parking for a certain amount of time but you have to track down the security guard with the chop. They are not at all access points from the Mall. Once chopped present the receipt to the toll booth and they should let you through. Sometimes its quicker to just pay the B20 which is no biggy other than to 7-11 lurkers. ???? Personally i will probably park in JC then walk across. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrDave Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 17 hours ago, KhunBENQ said: Absolutely. And I doubt that they would cooperate. On the other hand, who can stop you from parking at JC and walk over to Central and vice versa? Central Group owned by the Chirathivat clan. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tos_Chirathivat JC? Not sure, but it has a BigC Extra. BigC is owned by the Sirivadhanabhakdi clan. The Thai sounding name was granted by King Bhumiphol, originally Xuming. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charoen_Sirivadhanabhakdi Both xx billion Dollar rich families of Chinese origin. You will never see a BigC in a Central shopping. Actually, I think that the Sirivadhanabhakdi family (TCC Group) owns a majority (approx 59%) stake in BigC, which it bought from Casino a couple of years ago. As far as I know, the remaining share is still owned by Central Retail Group (CRG), who were the original founders of Big C. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madmitch Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 I noticed that Supersports and B2S closed their Jungceylon shops last year, though of course Robinson's still has the flagship store there, along with a small Power Buy. I wonder how long this will continue? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
merijn Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Does the new Central has a parking area for cars ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkk6060 Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 How long who knows. I wish then good luck with it unfortunately Phuket has become the biggest mafia, criminal, overpriced ripoff, On 2/16/2019 at 5:04 PM, madmitch said: I noticed that Supersports and B2S closed their Jungceylon shops last year, though of course Robinson's still has the flagship store there, along with a small Power Buy. I wonder how long this will continue? rude people place in the country. Pattaya is a wonderful compared to Phuket. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olmate Posted February 17, 2019 Share Posted February 17, 2019 22 minutes ago, bkk6060 said: How long who knows. I wish then good luck with it unfortunately Phuket has become the biggest mafia, criminal, overpriced ripoff, rude people place in the country. Pattaya is a wonderful compared to Phuket. Tablets time for you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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