bangmai Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I thought it was condos, but looks more like a car dealership or big-box store. Any clues...North side of the moat....I'm about ready for a Makro in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dave2 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 This One ? I thought it was going to be a new condo but ive no idea either dave2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangmai Posted January 25, 2015 Author Share Posted January 25, 2015 yes, Dave2.....looks more like a high ceiling one level structure....didn't see any signs. The condos next door came out pretty nicely. Looks like a lot better than usual concrete work out front......pricey. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I'd like to see an IKEA here! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bangmai Posted January 25, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2015 I'd like to see an IKEA here! and where are the straight people supposed to shop? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dellboy218 Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 I'd like to see an IKEA here! and where are the straight people supposed to shop? A car park would be useful! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMfoodie Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 IKEA will open in Chiang Mai in 5 years.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
naboo Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Maybe a medium sized Tesco Lotus, similar size to the one in San Sai Luang, here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FolkGuitar Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Having a 'Costco' open would be a delight. It would drop the prices of imported goods to a reasonable level. I saw this happen in Japan when 'Costco' moved in, and with it came cuts of good US and Australian beef and lamb, berries that tasted like berries, and a variety of other imported foods at reasonable prices. Even with the membership fee, the huge variety of goods and the various imported foods at low prices made it a worthwhile addition to the neighborhood. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bangmai Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Having a 'Costco' open would be a delight. It would drop the prices of imported goods to a reasonable level. I saw this happen in Japan when 'Costco' moved in, and with it came cuts of good US and Australian beef and lamb, berries that tasted like berries, and a variety of other imported foods at reasonable prices. Even with the membership fee, the huge variety of goods and the various imported foods at low prices made it a worthwhile addition to the neighborhood. yeah, or even a Trader Joe's......I'll bet their tune at Tops and RP would change rapidly. But, as I already stated, a Makro would be a good start. There are already 4 Tescos on the perimeter of the moat plus one on Nimman and one on Suthep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2020 Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I can tell you straight away just by looking at the building and the photos that its not an IKEA. IKEA stores are build from giant flat packs delivered from Sweden. True. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Whatever it is, please let it be something that doesn't attract insane traffic into the downtown area. Anyway, given how prime that spot is, whatever is being built now may just be a fairly temporary thing. (Looking at the type of construction going on). It wouldn't be too big of a deal to build something cheap for a 10 year lease and then knock it down and do something else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
true blue Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 its going to be a computor store simalar to the one next to the hotel.booked a hotel room, next to the building site for a friend and asked them what they building next door. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Talked with a friend last week and also someone mentioned it here regarding the ICON center computer section, that they will be moving. But maybe only to a different area in the same building. Also, J.I.B. CM main facility is also being moved so perhaps that is one of them. He was at J.I.B. a couple of weeks ago and stock is low as they are waiting for the new facility before restocking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masuk Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 I can tell you straight away just by looking at the building and the photos that its not an IKEA. IKEA stores are build from giant flat packs delivered from Sweden. True. I hope they supply a hexagonal key! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousehound Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 1. The best thing about IKEA is their free pencils. 2. I hope it will be something a little more useful than another computer outlet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 If ICON is moving then the next question becomes if there are any plans with the old location.. The old (and quite horrible) Tantraphan buildings. (Wouldn't surprise me if the same family owned that land at the corner too actually) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tywais Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 If ICON is moving then the next question becomes if there are any plans with the old location.. The old (and quite horrible) Tantraphan buildings. (Wouldn't surprise me if the same family owned that land at the corner too actually) My friend mentioned some kind of food outlet. That should keep this topic alive for a while. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WinnieTheKhwai Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Hm.. Looking at the design that would likely mean one of those Moo Kratha BBQ places then.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) I'd like to see an IKEA here! and where are the straight people supposed to shop? Gay or straight - who could not resist those Swedish meat balls! Edited January 26, 2015 by sfokevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greenside Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) It's a new standalone branch of Power Buy which is part of the Central group. It's clearly out to compete with Siam TV which has pretty much had the field to itself outside the malls. Cheap, basic build and will be up before you can say "Thank You Promotion". Incidentally, there are now three namealike electrical goods stores here: Power Buy, The Power and more recently the new department in Index which is (I think) called The Power. Powerful stuff.... Edited January 26, 2015 by Greenside 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 (edited) Amorn Electronic has a sign in their window saying they will move down there... I am hoping for a larger selection from them and maybe they will hire someone who knows how to work all those solar panels they sell Edited January 26, 2015 by sfokevin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sfokevin Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Any bets as to the size of the TV screen that will be plastered on the outside of the building? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elektrified Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 If ICON is moving then the next question becomes if there are any plans with the old location.. The old (and quite horrible) Tantraphan buildings. (Wouldn't surprise me if the same family owned that land at the corner too actually) They are rebuilding ICON Plaza. If you look in front of the building you can see the plan for it. I think it will feature multilevel parking. I'm fairly sure it is not moving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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