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MBK launches “Bangkok Buddy” service

By Maria SantosThailand
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Thai shopping mall MBK Center has launched a “Bangkok Buddy” service aimed at providing a memorable customer experience for local and international shoppers.

Available from 2pm every day, the two-hour experience starts with an exclusive hip hop and contemporary dance production combining electronic music with Thai instruments. The Bangkok Buddy team then walks around the mall to offer customers and tourists any shopping or travelling help they may need.

Founded in 1985 as Mah-Boon-Krong, MBK Shopping Center is at Pathumwan intersection in the heart of the city. The eight-storey mall offers 140,000 sqm with more than 2500 shops and stalls plus 150 eateries. It has an average of 115,000 customers a day, including 35,000 tourists.

MBK is close to Siam Centre, Siam Discovery, Siam Paragon and Siam Square with their shopping and dining experiences.

Questions & Answers

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What does the Bangkok Buddy service offer customers at MBK Center?

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The service begins with an exclusive hip hop and contemporary dance production, followed by the Bangkok Buddy team walking around the mall to offer shopping or travel assistance to customers and tourists.

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When is the Bangkok Buddy service available for customers?

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The Bangkok Buddy service is available every day, starting from 2pm. Each experience is designed to last for two hours, offering entertainment and support during that time.

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How many customers visit MBK Center on an average day?

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MBK Center welcomes an average of 115,000 customers daily. Of these, approximately 35,000 are tourists, indicating its popularity with international visitors.

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