Central Department Store under Central Retail rings the bell to introduce a new look of Central Ramindra in a 200 million baht renovation project after almost 30 years (1993 - 2023) to cater to changing customer lifestyles and expansion of Ramindra, an area with high economic potential. The new concept is “Your New Shopping Arena”, with iconic and creative designs featuring boxing stadium elements and contemporary crafts from Akah community which focuses on nature-friendly materials to highlight Central Group’s sustainability commitment. Customers in Ramindra and neighboring areas can enjoy shopping with more than 400 brands on offer such as MAC, Bobbi Brown, Origins, Aveda, and YSL and new brands like Calvin Klein, EP, Defry 01, Expressions, Attitude Mom, Soffin
Geko and exclusive brands including Sanrio, Angel baby, Smiggle, Eclat and more. There will be special promotions throughout the year both in store and on omnichannel platforms. This new look is expected to draw more traffic and boost sales by 60%, while also improving quality of life for those in the area and growing the potential of Ramindra further. Central Ramindra is officially open from January 20, 2023 onwards.

Mr. Olivier Bron, Chief Executive Officer - Central Department Store, under Central Retail said, “In every renovation project for Central Department Store, we want to create the best impact that extends beyond being a shopping destination, but a lifestyle destination. We have a clear goal that wherever we go, the community must grow and move forward with us. The grand opening of Central Ramindra will surprise everyone with the new look. It has been transformed into a new shopping arena in Ramindra. We spent a long time learning, researching, and analyzing it, using our expertise in Synergistic Value and the strength of Central Department Store and shopping centers, to ‘Create Beyond  Experience’ for our customers to get the best in every aspect, such as promotions, activities, and services. We elevate the shopping mall to its highest potential and prepare for expansion of business and transportation in the area. Using customer insights of Ramindra customers to plan our strategies and directions, our three main focuses are:

1. New Prime Location: Ramindra is a high potential location of Bangkok, with a lot of residents. There are many residential projects, schools, universities, hospitals, and condominiums around our clocation. In August 2023, the Pink Line will launch. The area is also home to many businesses. The reopening of Central Ramindra will excite this neighborhood. It will be more convenient to get to Central Ramindra, as the Ramindra 3 Station is only 70 meters away, and the adjacent station connects to the Green Line. Therefore, this is a prime location, as strategic as downtown areas. Central Ramindra will be a new landmark and hangout spot for those in the area, and it will also attract people from neighboring areas to come and feel happiness.

2. Customer Centric: Current customers of Central Ramindra are large and medium families, and the majority are 35-44 years old, followed by 25-34 years old and 55-64 years old respectively. Their level of income is from medium to high. We recognize their purchasing power and opportunities for business expansion by introducing new brands and products that meet their needs. We offer both well-known brands and exclusive brands to cater to both existing and new customers.

3. Complete Brands & Offers for All Generations: Lifestyles of Ramindra locals have changed from the past, thanks to technology, location development, and the pandemic. We have always adjusted our strategies to better understand and respond to their lifestyles. We see that the frequency of their visit is lower, but they spend more time per visit and spend more money. Therefore, we’ve revamped the store in every aspect, with more than 400 brands on offer and exclusive deals, including our omnichannel platforms which are #1 in Thailand.”

Rvisra Chirathivat, Customer Director, Central Department Store Ltd. Under Central Retail, said, “The key concept of the newlook Central Department Store is happiness with sustainability. We recognize the importance of quality of life, and creating a space for community and environment sustainably to reaffirm our sustainability commitment. In the new look of Central Ramindra, we have three key priorities: ‘Sustainability - Local - Contemporary’. The design resonates with the community’s uniqueness, such as a boxing ring, fused with Akha crafts and handmade arts on furnishing and displays like boxing headband. There are also graphic details, paintings, and basketry, using environment-friendly materials. We want Central Ramindra to be a lifestyle department store that does not only focus on selling products, but also offers happiness and smiles to our customers. We want this to be a place of happiness, a source of inspiration, and an everyday hangout spot. Throughout the years, there will be special promotions and activities to delight shoppers, from the first day and for the rest of the year.” 

Central Ramindra has three floors, from G floor to the 2nd floor. 

G floor: Beauty, Watch & Jewelry, Shoes & Bag, Women’s Apparel and Lingerie, an empire of beauty for powerful women

• Beauty: A new beauty landmark in Ramindra, the zone is decorated in a modern style with contemporary Thai elements and details from Thai martial arts, like Punching (Chok), Elbow (Sok) and Defense Against Attacks. It features a wide array of beauty brands like Covermark, Estée Lauder, Clarins, Clinique, Lancôme, MAC, Bobbi Brown, YSL, Biotherm, Giorgio Armani, Origins and It is also home to KIS Beauty Store and fragrance zone with brands like Calvin Klein, Davidoff, Lacoste and Marc Jacobs.
• Shoes & Bag: Check out shoes and bags from popular brands like FitFlop, Hush Puppies, Polo Club, St.James & Trend, Thames, Sirena, Sheer Bliss, Eclipse, Pazzion, Scholl, Naturalizer, Lily Rose, MilaRose, Louis Fontaine, Jacob, Guy Laroche and
• Watch & Jewelry: Designed in black and white with beautiful lines to create a spacious feel, the zone features watch brands like Casio, Seiko, Alba, Guess, Emporio Armani, D1 Milano, Michael Kors, Diesel, Fossil, DKNY, ELLE, Garmin, Fitbit, and Suunto, and jewelry from Beauty Diamond and Manee Tewa.
• Women’s Apparel: Colorfully decorated in bright colors with flowers and graphic details, it creates a feeling of powerful femininity. The zone includes ESPADA, G2000, EP, Defry, Easy Pieces, Expressions, Pulcinella, Luigina, Ferreni Black, Estimate, Simplicity and Claudia Kleid (Pop Up).
• Lingerie: This zone exudes femininity with soft colors and braided ropes, fused with graphics inspired by Thai crafts. It features lingerie brands such as Wacoal, Sabina, Cherilon, Triumph, BSC, Elle, Cara, Claudia's Romance, Sanrio, Elizabeth, Undergear, Maria Victoria and Sweet Sensations .

1st floor: Men and Young Fashion decorated as a boxing ring, with gimmicks like Knee (TiKhao) and Kicking (Te) for all activities

• Men: Decorated in blue and red to symbolize Muay Thai, it features modern men’s cool character, joined by top fashion brands like LTD, Giordano, DeFry 01, Pacific Union, John Henry, Crocodile, Lacoste Café (Pop Up) and Men’s Business zone is for stylish gentlemen, with brands like GQ, Arrow, John Langford, G2000, Pierre Cardin, Bowling, Alumnus, Urban Snap, Oasis and Ampolo. Underwear brands include Jockey, Hush Puppies, John Henry, Arrow, GQ Underwear, Smiley Hound and Pacific Union. Footwear zone features Hush Puppies, FitFlop, Heavy, Matino, Andrew Brown, Carlo Basano, Grison, and Freewood, while accessories are from Devy, Guy Laroche and Gian Ferrente.
• Young Fashion: Designed as a boxing ring and dedicated to sneaker lovers, the zone presents street fashion brands like Nike, Adidas, Fila and Reebok, including unisex brands like Skoe and Ving. It is divided into red and blue corners, with denim brands like Levi’s, Mc Jeans, Hara, Lee, Wrangler, and Bearbeary, and other brands like Marvel Vision and Marco Polo.

2nd floor: Home, Small Appliances, Baby & Kids, and new concept of My Little World for little ones  

• Home: Enjoy browsing mattresses from top brands like Sealy, Lotus and Dunlop, as well as quality bedding products from Pasaya, Esquire, Santas, Lotus, Haven, Exotica, Akemi and There are also bath products and towels, as well as home decor items and kitchenware from brands like Zebra, Central Home, Tefal, Ocean, Mayer, Superware, Royal Porcelain and Cuizimate.
• Small Appliances: A wide array of world-class appliances from brands like Sharp, Philips, Hatari, Electrolux, Tefal, Thompson, @HOME Lesasha, Kuron, Emjoi and Braun, and highlight brands like Meyer, Tovolo, Chef N’, Wiltshire, Pyrex, Lock n’ Lock, Zojirushi, Tenma and
• Baby & Kids: In a new and colorful concept, the department is packed with exclusive brands for parents, such as Attitude Mom, Soffin, Kindee, Oonew and Geko, as well as apparel brands for kids, such as  Adidas, Sfera, Smiggle, Sanrio,  Angel Baby and E'clat (new brand in), and My Little World toy zone.

Special! Enjoy exclusive promotions to celebrate the reopening of Central Ramindra during January 20 - February 5, 2023, such as up to 30% off on new items, get up to 30% cash back using points from The1 and participating credit cards, get free Digital Coupons and cash back from Central The1 credit card worth up to 15% with conditions, get a free tote bag when spending 3,000 baht or more (2,500 bags throughout campaign), enjoy promotions and special privileges from “Central The Great Chinese New Year 2023” such as a premium Alpha Valantis  HORIZON 300 automatic bike, two prizes, worth 129,900 baht (get two changes when spending 2,000 baht), and three top spenders get a 2-night package from Silavadee Pool Spa Resort, Koh Samui (minimum spending of 100,000 baht total). Enjoy a unique shopping experience at “Your New Shopping Arena” Central Ramindra or shop via omnichannel platforms at Central application, Central Chat & Shop on LINE, Central Call & Shop, Personal Shopper On Demand Tel.1425, and Facebook www.facebook.com/CentralDepartmentStore