Massive overhaul for Siam Discovery coming soon
The Bangkok shopping mall's renovation plans include a world-class skating rink and a Madame Tussauds wax museum
An artist's rendering of what Siam Discovery will look like when renovations are complete in October. With a revamped Central World and the addition of Siam Paragon raising the city’s retail scene to new levels in recent years, high-end Bangkok shopping mall Siam Discovery has been overshadowed as of late.
Its floors, fairly quiet compared to teen-magnet neighbor Siam Center next door, are filled with pricey niche home décor and fashion shops, as well as popular favorites like Loft and restaurants Oishi Grand and Outback Steakhouse.
In an effort to put Siam Discovery back atop Bangkok’s shopping map, owner Siam Piwat Company -- which also owns Siam Center -- has announced a major renovation operation is in the works.
This includes: Madame Tussauds Bangkok, Southeast Asia’s first version of the iconic tourist attraction; Ice Planet, a state-of the-art ice-skating facility worth over 180 million baht; and a 1,500 square meter premium multi-purpose exhibition hall worth over 50 million baht. New retail outlets are going to be added as well, including a flagship Marc by Marc Jacobs store.
A massive makeover inside and out is also being planned. Renovations on the Bangkok shopping mall are scheduled to start in March and due for completion by October 2010.
Its floors, fairly quiet compared to teen-magnet neighbor Siam Center next door, are filled with pricey niche home décor and fashion shops, as well as popular favorites like Loft and restaurants Oishi Grand and Outback Steakhouse.
In an effort to put Siam Discovery back atop Bangkok’s shopping map, owner Siam Piwat Company -- which also owns Siam Center -- has announced a major renovation operation is in the works.
This includes: Madame Tussauds Bangkok, Southeast Asia’s first version of the iconic tourist attraction; Ice Planet, a state-of the-art ice-skating facility worth over 180 million baht; and a 1,500 square meter premium multi-purpose exhibition hall worth over 50 million baht. New retail outlets are going to be added as well, including a flagship Marc by Marc Jacobs store.
A massive makeover inside and out is also being planned. Renovations on the Bangkok shopping mall are scheduled to start in March and due for completion by October 2010.
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