Phuket demonstrates strong business resilience amid Middle East tensions, positioning it as a premier global destination. Pong Skuntanaga, president of Central Land and Development, highlights the island’s robust potential, particularly in the Cherng Talay area on the west coast.
POP Phuket: New Community Mall Investment
Central Land and Development invests 300 million baht in POP Phuket, a community mall in Cherng Talay near Bang Tao beach within The Standard Residences Phuket Bangtao. The project spans a gross building area of 5,490 square meters and opens later this year.
Over 60% of the space dedicates to food and beverage options, including restaurants, cafés, and supermarkets. The remaining 40% features premium retail and lifestyle services like specialty stores, spas, and beauty treatments.
The mall targets 80% foreign customers and 20% local Thai visitors, aiming for 1 million annual guests, according to Mr. Skuntanaga. It marks Central Group’s second community mall in Cherng Talay, following Porto de Phuket launched in 2019.
Porto de Phuket Phase 2 Expansion
Plans advance for phase 2 of Porto de Phuket, expanding space with family-oriented additions. These include an indoor playground, family restaurants, and a “Pet Paradise” for pet enthusiasts.
Tops Wongamat: Pattaya Neighborhood Mall
Central Land and Development prepares to open Tops Wongamat, a single-storey lifestyle open mall in Pattaya’s Wong Amat area. This collaboration with Centara Hotels & Resorts involves over 430 million baht investment and a 4,711 square meter gross building area, with an opening scheduled later this year.
Wong Amat hosts numerous four- and five-star hotels alongside high-end residences. “Tops Wongamat will enhance lifestyle options for upper-tier customers in this prime location,” Mr. Skuntanaga stated.
More than 80% of the space allocates to restaurants, cafés, and supermarkets with Thai and international brands. The rest offers premium retail and services, including specialty stores, spas, and beauty options.
