MR. D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) Public Company Limited, Thailand's leading home improvement and lifestyle retailer, today announced the signing of a Sales and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Araya Land Development Company Limited for the acquisition of a 160 rai (256,000 sq.m,) land plot within the ARAYA - The Eastern Gateway project.
The acquisition forms part of MR. D.I.Y.'s long-term strategic investment plan to strengthen its logistics capabilities and support its continued expansion across Thailand. The site will be developed into a state-of-the-art integrated supply and distribution center, featuring an advanced Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS) to enhance operational efficiency and capacity.
"This strategic investment represents a significant step forward in MR. D.I.Y. Thailand's long-term growth strategy," said Mr. Andy Chin, CEO of MR. D.I.Y. Holding (Thailand) Public Company Limited. It reflects our firm commitment to building a future-ready, technology-driven supply chain that enhances efficiency while staying true to our 'Always Low Prices' philosophy. With automation and advanced technologies at the core of our operations, we are driving greater efficiency, strengthening our market leadership, and building the capacity to support up to 3,000 stores across Thailand by 2031, when the facility is fully completed. "
Located within the ARAYA Industrial Estate, the new facility benefits from direct connectivity to major highways, expressways, ports, and airportsoffering strong logistical advantages for regional distribution. The center will also integrate energy-efficient and sustainable design principles, reinforcing MR. D.I.Y.'s dedication to responsible and eco-conscious operations.
Ms. Kamonkarn Kongkathong, Managing Director of Araya Land Development Company Limited, commented "This partnership highlights investor confidence in the ARAYA vision and our strategic location near Suvarnabhumi Airport seamlessly connecting to Thailand's Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). MR. D.I.Y.'s establishment of a key logistics hub here will further strengthen the regional industrial tech ecosystem and attract additional high-potential investments."
This strategic investment reinforces MR. D.I.Y. 's leadership in the retail sector and marks a decisive step toward developing a robust, scalable, and sustainable logistics network to support its growth ambitions across the region.