webfact Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 Rolls-Royce to open unique new boutique The Nation BANGKOK: -- Following the recent opening of the first Rolls-Royce Motor Cars showroom on Rama 3 in Bangkok earlier this year, the company has announced plans to open a unique new boutique in Central Bangkok, the first of its kind in Asia. This exclusive facility will be situated at Siam Paragon, an upmarket luxury shopping mall. The boutique will provide easy access to Rolls-Royce products for customers and will complement the two-storey Rolls-Royce showroom, which is already one of Asia's largest. It is expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of the year. "The location and concept allows us to reach a broader audience, who will be able to view first-hand why the elegance, quality and craftsmanship of our cars earns them the title of the 'best cars in the world'," Torsten Müller-Ötvös, CEO of Rolls-Royce Motor Cars, said. Asia-Pacific regional director Paul Harris added: "We are seeing significant interest in our brand in Thailand, and I thank Millionaire Auto for its commitment to investing in yet another brand touchpoint for potential Rolls-Royce customers. We hope that by bringing the marque to Central Bangkok it will impassion a Thai audience which already has great appreciation of craftsmanship in its own culture. With virtually unlimited bespoke variations, customers can commission their cars in as much meticulous attention to detail as the way they are built." Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bangkok is owned by Millionaire Auto (Thailand), a subsidiary of Master Group Corporation (Asia). Like the showroom on Rama 3, the planned facility in Siam Paragon will break new ground for the marque, being the first in Asia to be located in a luxury retail hub. Rolls-Royce Bangkok's seven-car showroom was the first in the Asia-Pacific region to have two storeys and secure underground parking for customers. It also incorporates a special delivery room for customers. "We again demonstrate our commitment to the Rolls-Royce brand in Thailand by ensuring customers have accessibility, choice and the latest product offerings," commented Chatvithai Tantraporn, general manager for Rolls-Royce Motor Cars Bangkok. The number of Rolls-Royce showrooms in the Asia-Pacific region (including China) is currently 27. -- The Nation 2012-09-19 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pimay1 Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 They should do well this year with all the flood budgets floating around. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawapower Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 <deleted> hell people can afford to buy a roller where as I can't even afford to play a game of golf!! Lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm still not sure whether to buy from the official dealer or a grey importer. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kawapower Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 I'm still not sure whether to buy from the official dealer or a grey importer. Oh poor you such a difficult decision to make!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaiyen Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 It may be a great ego trip for the rich Thais to own a Roller but is there any mechanic in the country capable of servicing such a car ? Definitely not in my village !! Oh wait !! a couple of drunks have said they can work on any car ever built. Problem solved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post SGD Posted September 19, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted September 19, 2012 After mowing down the unsuspecting public after a night out on the sauce, you can be assured that your Roller will simply waft over their motorbike and lifeless carcass and transport you serenely to the security of your compound where your father can start fabricating a story of denial. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 The boutique will provide easy access to Rolls-Royce products What kind of products will they offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucidLucifer Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) It may be a great ego trip for the rich Thais to own a Roller but is there any mechanic in the country capable of servicing such a car ? Definitely not in my village !! Oh wait !! a couple of drunks have said they can work on any car ever built. Problem solved. I somehow doubt there are many Thai roller owners that live in upcountry villages. I also have no doubt that RR will have their own trained mechanics here to do any work. If one were to break down, I don't think paying to have the car taken to the service centre, and then delivered back, would be much of a financial burden on those that can afford such luxury machines. Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app Edited September 19, 2012 by LucidLucifer 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belg Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 how much does cost one ? 10.000.000 baht + 307% tax ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyman Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 It may be a great ego trip for the rich Thais to own a Roller but is there any mechanic in the country capable of servicing such a car ? Definitely not in my village !! Oh wait !! a couple of drunks have said they can work on any car ever built. Problem solved. actually there are several skiiled mechanics all over Bangkok, Chiangmai and even in Rayong for these type of cars and any other classic European car too. Either they are foreigner and retired here but still do some work or they are Thais that have worked with Porsche Mercedes, Jaguar or BMW garages in the past either in the US or in Europe. You will be amazed..! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fgis Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 How much for the cheapest in THB ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 How much for the cheapest in THB ? Ghost standard wheelbase Baht 26,900,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 How much for the cheapest in THB ? Ghost standard wheelbase Baht 26,900,000. This one is for those owners who like to drive themselves around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LucidLucifer Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 How much for the cheapest in THB ? Ghost standard wheelbase Baht 26,900,000. Peanuts.......put me down for two. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) How much for the cheapest in THB ? Ghost standard wheelbase Baht 26,900,000. This one is for those owners who like to drive themselves around. No, that would be the Phantom Drophead Coupe at Baht 37,900,000. Edited September 19, 2012 by Payboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eeeya Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 One of my mates dad had one when we were teenagers. We used to nick it while he was at work and go smoke the avon tyres. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) How much for the cheapest in THB ? Ghost standard wheelbase Baht 26,900,000. This one is for those owners who like to drive themselves around. No, that would be the Phantom Drophead Coupe at Baht 37,900,000. True! The oarsmen can easily sit at the back in the open boot in this one... Edited September 19, 2012 by Morakot 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Payboy Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 True! The oarsmen can easily sit at the back in the open boot in this one... Hoping that won't crush my golf bag though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sangfroid Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 It may be a great ego trip for the rich Thais to own a Roller but is there any mechanic in the country capable of servicing such a car ? Definitely not in my village !! Oh wait !! a couple of drunks have said they can work on any car ever built. Problem solved. I somehow doubt there are many Thai roller owners that live in upcountry villages. I also have no doubt that RR will have their own trained mechanics here to do any work. If one were to break down, I don't think paying to have the car taken to the service centre, and then delivered back, would be much of a financial burden on those that can afford such luxury machines. Sent from my iPad using ThaiVisa app Rollers don't break down!! They "fail to proceed" 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlest Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 cheaper to buy one abroad, strip it down into bits, ship them over as parts in a few containers, and hope you remember where the parts go back together. Do that a few times and you will have 100 million baht in no time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funcat Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 It may be a great ego trip for the rich Thais to own a Roller but is there any mechanic in the country capable of servicing such a car ? Definitely not in my village !! Oh wait !! a couple of drunks have said they can work on any car ever built. Problem solved. actually there are several skiiled mechanics all over Bangkok, Chiangmai and even in Rayong for these type of cars and any other classic European car too. Either they are foreigner and retired here but still do some work or they are Thais that have worked with Porsche Mercedes, Jaguar or BMW garages in the past either in the US or in Europe. You will be amazed..! OK...can I have a contact to this skilled mechanic(s) in CM,please? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) True! The oarsmen can easily sit at the back in the open boot in this one... Hoping that won't crush my golf bag though. I think you should make different provisions for this. Purchase the phantom walking stilts for your caddy they will offer in the new boutique. Your oarsmen will thank you for this. Edited September 19, 2012 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 The boutique will provide easy access to Rolls-Royce products What kind of products will they offer? T-shirts and Bowlers? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyman Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 It may be a great ego trip for the rich Thais to own a Roller but is there any mechanic in the country capable of servicing such a car ? Definitely not in my village !! Oh wait !! a couple of drunks have said they can work on any car ever built. Problem solved. actually there are several skiiled mechanics all over Bangkok, Chiangmai and even in Rayong for these type of cars and any other classic European car too. Either they are foreigner and retired here but still do some work or they are Thais that have worked with Porsche Mercedes, Jaguar or BMW garages in the past either in the US or in Europe. You will be amazed..! OK...can I have a contact to this skilled mechanic(s) in CM,please? sure, what make is your car? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morakot Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 (edited) The boutique will provide easy access to Rolls-Royce products What kind of products will they offer? T-shirts and Bowlers? Bowlers? Whatever happened to their range of top hats? Edited September 19, 2012 by Morakot Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canuckamuck Posted September 19, 2012 Share Posted September 19, 2012 This exclusive facility will be situated at Siam Paragon, an upmarket luxury shopping mall. The boutique will provide easy access to Rolls-Royce products for customers and will complement the two-storey Rolls-Royce showroom, which is already one of Asia's largest. It is expected to be operational in the fourth quarter of the year. Well it is about time, it is usually such a hassle. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted September 20, 2012 Share Posted September 20, 2012 The boutique will provide easy access to Rolls-Royce products What kind of products will they offer? Rausage Rolls. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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