After a 10-year hiatus, Athakravi Group, developer of the on Rama IV Road, will build a 2-billion-baht community mall nearby.Suanplern Market, covering 11 rai opposite Maleenont Tower, will open in next year’s first quarter.Capt Atichart Athakravisunthorn, director of Athakravi subsidiary Athakehaputt Co, said the two-storey mall was designed under the “industrial loft” concept, replicating a railway station from bygone days.

With almost 10,000 square metres of space, more than 250 shops of all kinds will be featured including a Makro Food Service store occupying 600 sq m.The mall will have parking space for 300 cars and create 500 new jobs.Construction of Suanplern Market is 80% complete, while 60% of the retail space has been booked.”We recognise the growth potential in the Rama IV area,” Capt Atichart said.

Source:Bangkok Post