Thailand to have largest Ikea in SE Asia
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Ikea Thailand will open the Swedish furniture brand’s largest Southeast Asian store in Bangkok next week.
In Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, it will be the second Ikea store to cater for the outlying districts in Bangkok’s northwest. It covers 50,278sqm, compared to the 46,700sqm of the Ikea Tebrau store in Johor, Malaysia, which was dubbed Southeast Asia’s largest Ikea when it opened in November.
Ikea Bang Yai is partially solar-powered. Its rooftop solar arrays are capable of producing 1.5 megawatts of electricity a year, or about 13 per cent of the building’s needs.
Unlike other Ikea outlets, the Bang Yai store has cashier stations on every floor. This new design enables shoppers who are short on time to get in and out of the store faster.
Ikea’s largest store is in South Korea. Opened in 2014, the Ikea Gwangmyeong covers 59,000sqm.
Questions & Answers
Q.Where will the new, largest Ikea store in Southeast Asia be located?
Where will the new, largest Ikea store in Southeast Asia be located?
The new Ikea store, touted as the largest in Southeast Asia, will be located in Bang Yai, Nonthaburi, in Thailand. It is designed to serve the outlying districts in Bangkok's northwest region.
Q.How does the new Bangkok Ikea compare in size to the previous largest store in the region?
How does the new Bangkok Ikea compare in size to the previous largest store in the region?
The new Ikea Bang Yai store covers 50,278 square metres, making it larger than the Ikea Tebrau store in Johor, Malaysia. The Malaysian store was 46,700 square metres and previously held the title.
Q.What is unique about the new store's design regarding payment for shoppers?
What is unique about the new store's design regarding payment for shoppers?
Unlike other Ikea outlets, the Bang Yai store features cashier stations on every floor. This design modification aims to help shoppers who are pressed for time to complete their purchases more quickly.
Q.Is the new Thai Ikea the largest Ikea store globally?
Is the new Thai Ikea the largest Ikea store globally?
No, the new Thai Ikea store is not the largest globally. The largest Ikea store is located in South Korea, specifically Ikea Gwangmyeong, which opened in 2014 and covers 59,000 square metres.
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