Don Don Donki to expand after success of debut store in Thailand

Don Don Donki Thailand will expand its retail network this year after a positive trading performance of the first outlet.

In partnership with Saha Pathana Inter-Holding (SPI), the holding company for consumer product conglomerate Saha Group, Don Don Donki Thailand plans to open its second outlet on Ratchadamri Road, which is three times bigger than the first store.

President and executive director at SPI, Vichai Kulsomphop, said the venture aims to open 10 branches across the country. Each of the stores will cost THB500 million and occupying a space of between 5000 and 6000sqm.

“Saha Group is also willing to be an overseas partner of Donki if the Japanese firm really wants to expand its business in Asean,” said Vichai.