The Union Mall, opposite Central Lardprao shopping mall in Bangkok, has announced its temporary closure, starting Thursday and until at least May 27th, or until further notice.

 

Only eateries inside can remain open for deliveries and takeaways said the management in a statement posted on Facebook on Sunday.

 

The temporary closure is meant to reduce the risk of Covid-19 spread and for businesses renting the mall’s spaces to “take a rest” from their concerns about expenses and fear of infections, according to the management, amid the third wave of the pandemic.

 

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I visited the Union Mall on 17th May 2020 and 7th January 2021 (according to Google Maps timeline). Both times it was a ghost town anyway. Many shops were vacant and there really were virtually no shoppers. May as well close it permanently. It used to be bustling a few years ago and very popular with trendy teens. Not anymore.

 

Sad, I went there quite often before their remodeling when the place was quite literally teeming with young Thais. Must have been around 2010 or thereabouts.

Make a great field hospital?

13 hours ago, Caldera said:

Sad, I went there quite often before their remodeling when the place was quite literally teeming with young Thais. Must have been around 2010 or thereabouts.

This happens many times after remodeling, the same happens with Pantip Plaza, after renovation it was nothing anymore.

No rent being charged for the shop owners ?