Shopping center/CPN

Editorial staff

SET-listed Central Pattana Plc (CPN), Thailand’s leading retail-led mixed-use real estate developer,  announces the opening of its 42nd shopping centre, "Central Nakhon Pathom," costly 8.2 billion baht.

It is its first flagship mixed-use development in the heart of Nakhon Pathom, elevating the city to its full potential and becoming the gateway to the western region, driving the economy and tourism business.

"Central Nakhon Pathom," under the concept of "A New Chapter of Happiness," spanning over an area of 100 rai of land with a Gross Building Area (GBA) of 133,000 square metres. The project features a shopping center, department store, hotel, Escent condominiums price 2-5 million baht, a 4-rai Urban Park, and the first-ever single-detached house price 8-15 million baht in the mix-use project, Baan Nirati.

Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana

“For the first time we will develop single-detached house in our mixed use project,”
Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, CPN’s chief marketing officer, said, adding that after shopping complex, the company will develop condo, single-detached house and hotel. All will complete within the next five years.

Central Nakhon Pathom is poised to become the epicenter of a new lifestyle, elevating and connecting the lives of Nakhon Pathom residents and neighboring areas.

He said that Nakhon Pathom has strong economic potential, based on data from the Office of Trade Policy and Strategy in the year 2023, Nakhon Pathom's Gross Provincial Product (GPP) amounted to 365.98 billion baht, increasing every year, and it is ranked third in the central region and seventh in the country.  

Furthermore, it is a province with several mega-projects initiated by the government, such as: SRT Light Red Line, connecting Nakhon Pathom to the heart of Bangkok. There are two motorways: Bang Yai-Kanchanaburi and Chonburi-Saraburi-Nakhon Pathom, along with the Central-Western Economic Corridor.

Nakhon Pathom is an economic gateway to the western region, supporting the purchasing power of its residents and expanding into new catchment areas in Ratchaburi and Kanchanaburi.

Additionally, Nakhon Pathom is a city brimming with diverse potentials, including art and culture, which boast interesting cultural tourism attractions as the ‘cradle of civilization,’ enriched with important sites such as Phra Pathom Chedi.

It is a city of university, the home to several leading universities including Silpakorn University, Kasetsart University, and Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom serves as a hub for the new generation. It is also the city that is known for tourism, welcoming visitors over the weekend from Bangkok and the surrounding provinces, offering a variety of tourist attractions, ranging from religious sites for worship and merit-making, scenic natural wonders, cozy cafes, to significant historical landmarks.

Nakhon Pathom's potential, with over 1 million residents in the catchment area (including nearby Kanchanaburi and Ratchaburi), and a bustling tourist scene, drives the opening of Central's second shopping center. It positions the province as a major tourist hub, mirroring economic growth seen in cities like Chiang Mai and Chonburi.

He said that in the realm of knowledge and practices regarding nature and the universe, CPN emphasize Nakhon Pathom as a culinary capital, organizing events such as the Local Cuisine fair featuring Thai street food, both savory and sweet dishes.

To support the city as an art hub, the company has established the Pathom Art area, providing a platform for students to showcase their artwork. Additionally, it host year-round art events such as the Creative Craft Market, featuring design products from Silpakorn University students, and the Art & Craft Market in the pomelo orchard.

In addition, CPN promotes local products and events to a regional level and bring national festivals and events to Nakhon Pathom, creating an 'Awakening City' throughout the year.

“Central Nakhon Pathom will serve as a new magnet to boost the province's economy and tourism while also helping to distribute community products nationwide, creating jobs and income for traders, tenants, and partners, thereby driving the regional economy forward,”he said,

Central Nakhon Pathom offers more than 500 brands to meet the needs of all generations and lifestyles from food, fashion & beauty, IT Gadgets, leading beauty centers , in addition to magnet anchors such as Major Cineplex, HarborLand and Jetts Fitness.

Tops, Power Buy, B2S, Supersports, OfficeMate,Auto1 and Central department store on an area of 14,000 square metres are also available.

In addition, customers can discover the first ‘Sky Running Track’, connecting to a 4-rai green urban park in the heart of the project and enjoy a ‘Pet’s Park’ for animal lovers.

The company is introducing EV charger stations to accommodate the increasing number of customers using electric vehicles. Natural light surrounds the project, complemented by the installation of Solar Rooftop systems to generate solar energy.

Central Nakhon Pathom targets a high-spending demographic area covering over 1 million people and tourists in Nakhon Pathom, aiming to attract 25,000-30,000 visitors daily.