HOAX Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 I read a couple of years ago that IKEA was going to expand its present in Southeast Asia. Among the new stores were several more stores in Thailand within 2021 (Udon Thani, Chiang Mai, Pattaya, Bangkok, among other places were mentioned). I've been looking quite frequently after any updates on this ever since but its been completely silence as far as I can see. Have anyone read anything new on this or perhaps seen any activities anywhere? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CGW Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 They committed to open only one store a year in Thailand is what I read, so it may be a long wait, be nice to have one in the NE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOAX Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 11 hours ago, CGW said: They committed to open only one store a year in Thailand is what I read, so it may be a long wait, be nice to have one in the NE. Did they open any new store in Thailand last year? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james.d Posted January 16, 2020 Share Posted January 16, 2020 57 minutes ago, HOAX said: Did they open any new store in Thailand last year? Yes, they opened a new store in Bang Yai last March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ballpoint Posted January 16, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 16, 2020 These things take time... 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOAX Posted January 16, 2020 Author Share Posted January 16, 2020 25 minutes ago, james.d said: Yes, they opened a new store in Bang Yai last March. Oh that was last year. I guess they want to make those big ones before placing out pickup stores around the country. Makes sense, though another big one in Udon/Khonkaen region would've been nice as it would cover a fairly populous region more effectively and conveniently. Korat 2.6 million Khonkaen 1.8 million Buriram 1.6 million Udon Thani 1.5 million Roi-Et 1.3 million Chaiyaphum 1.1 million Sakon Nakhon 1.1 million Maha Sarakham 1 million Kalasin 1 million Phetchabun 1 million Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai and Bueng Kan is another 2.2 million people. If you add the rest of east Isaan then its another 7 million. Thats over 23 million people within 3.5 hours driving range 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeN Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 7:30 AM, HOAX said: Did they open any new store in Thailand last year? They did open their online store ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike787 Posted January 20, 2020 Share Posted January 20, 2020 haven't herd anything yet, would be nice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted January 21, 2020 Share Posted January 21, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 8:32 AM, james.d said: Yes, they opened a new store in Bang Yai last March. There is also a Phuket store listed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khwaibah Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Stuff IKEA. Need more Burger King and Sizzler Steak Houses. ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post AAArdvark Posted January 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted January 22, 2020 1 hour ago, khwaibah said: Stuff IKEA. Need more Burger King and Sizzler Steak Houses. ???? Wrong, we need more 7-Elevens 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HOAX Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Build more IKEAs and plenty of 7-Elevens automatically pops up around them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dingdongrb Posted January 27, 2020 Share Posted January 27, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 8:44 AM, ballpoint said: These things take time... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wozza Posted February 3, 2020 Share Posted February 3, 2020 Index will be opening a store in Buriram city Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bkkcanuck8 Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 On 1/16/2020 at 10:07 AM, HOAX said: Oh that was last year. I guess they want to make those big ones before placing out pickup stores around the country. Makes sense, though another big one in Udon/Khonkaen region would've been nice as it would cover a fairly populous region more effectively and conveniently. Korat 2.6 million Khonkaen 1.8 million Buriram 1.6 million Udon Thani 1.5 million Roi-Et 1.3 million Chaiyaphum 1.1 million Sakon Nakhon 1.1 million Maha Sarakham 1 million Kalasin 1 million Phetchabun 1 million Loei, Nong Bua Lamphu, Nong Khai and Bueng Kan is another 2.2 million people. If you add the rest of east Isaan then its another 7 million. Thats over 23 million people within 3.5 hours driving range The first in Issan should be more central so that it can bring in customers from surrounding areas, where there is a respectable number of both expats and professional/government employees. Although I would think Khon Kaen is a little smaller than IKEA would normally select at this point, I would think that with Udon Thani to the north, west and some to the south - it would be a reasonable choice. It could also act as a hub for regional delivery to all of Issan. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Damrongsak Posted February 5, 2020 Share Posted February 5, 2020 Maybe they want to find a good place that has water, but doesn't flood. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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