Bangkok--13 Nov--Vector Group
SIAM Takashimaya (Thailand) Company Limited, a department store business under Takashimaya Group in Osaka, led by President Shigeru Kimoto, opened a large department store "SIAM Takashimaya." Inside the grand project of ICONSIAM, SIAM Takashimaya is the first branch in Thailand. It is located on Charoen Nakhon Road next to Chao Phraya River.
On November 10, 2018, President Shigeru Kimoto officially opened SIAM Takashimaya and welcomed customers with the performance of Koto, a Japanese traditional musical instrument, and Kagami biraki to bless the gods to protect all safety as well. In addition, it gave 'Goen musubi' (5 yen coins) to connect with all Thai customers who visit SIAM Takashimaya on 10 and 11 November (First 2,500 persons / day) and sold the original Rabbit Card (limited edition 3,000 cards), 'Rose Chan' Takashimaya mascot from Japan for the charity donates to Ban Rom Sai Foundation.
Mr. Shigeru Kimoto President of Takashimaya Group says "Takashimaya was founded in 1831 in Kyoto and has continued its operation since then. Now the business is over 180 years old. We first grew in Japan and then expanded into Asia such as Takashimaya Singapore, Shanghai Takashimaya (China), Ho Chi Minh Takashimaya (Vietnam), and SIAM Takashimaya (Thailand) as the 4th overseas branch. Altogether we have over 20 branches. We are proud that this Japanese retail business has grown steadily. As for SIAM Takashimaya, we are honored to be part of ICONSIAM, which is a gargantuan project in the history of Thailand. The concept of SIAM Takashimaya is the mixture of Thai department store and Japan's Takashimaya. We gather "products from the land of the rising sun" here with over 530 shops, of which 80 stores are open in Thailand for the first time. The staff are ready to give you a warm Japanese welcome or "Omotenashi." We believe that every customer will be impressed with our hospitality."
Additionally, the Takashimaya Singapore has successfully established in Singapore, therefore, management and strategies in terms of resource, knowledge, and brand awareness have been applied on the management of the Thai branch to make SIAM Takashimaya to be a grand department store that caters to Thai lifestyle and become a popular destination for all.
ICONSIAM is set on the west side of Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. It is one of Thailand's largest retail investments. With nine million square meters of luxury retail space and two extravagance condominiums, the estate is created under the theme "combination of world's ultimate and Thailand's ultimate." Along the river, a 400-meter-long outdoor activity space will be used for grand water and light shows as well as other spectacles.