As of the second quarter of 2024, the share of retail space in suburban areas in the Bangkok Metropolitan Region accounted for 47.3 percent, the highest among other areas. In contrast, the share of retail space in downtown areas in BMR accounted for 26.2 percent.
Distribution of retail space in Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) in Thailand as of 2nd quarter 2024, by area
Downtown areas consist of the prime locations for business and retail projects, including Silom, Sathorn, Rama I, Pathumwan, Ratchadamri, and early Sukhumvit (up to Soi 24), which are generally accessible by Bangkok Sky train (BTS).
Midtown areas are secondary locations in Bangkok bounded by the inner ring road, including major residential areas and secondary business centers. The target shoppers are middle- to high-income earners in the area, which covers Lad Phrao, late Sukhumvit (from Soi 24 to 63), Ramkhamhaeng, Bang Kapi, Chatuchak, Phaholyothin, Ratchadapisek, Rama IX Road, Victory Monument, Pin Klao, Riverside, Rama III Road, Wongwien Yai, and Wangburapa.
Suburban areas are the outlying areas of Bangkok with easy access to the city center. They form the gateway to the five neighboring provinces and upcountry areas; Lak Si, Don Muang, Rangsit, Ramindra, Sukhapibal 1-3, Srinakarin, Bangna-Trad, Samrong, Theparak, Rama II Road, Bang Khae, Bang Bua Thong, Bang Yai, Rattanathibet, and Chaengwattana.
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Krungsri Research. (September 5, 2024). Distribution of retail space in Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) in Thailand as of 2nd quarter 2024, by area [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved December 21, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1174098/thailand-distribution-of-retail-space-in-bmr-by-area/
Krungsri Research. "Distribution of retail space in Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) in Thailand as of 2nd quarter 2024, by area." Chart. September 5, 2024. Statista. Accessed December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1174098/thailand-distribution-of-retail-space-in-bmr-by-area/
Krungsri Research. (2024). Distribution of retail space in Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) in Thailand as of 2nd quarter 2024, by area. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: December 21, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1174098/thailand-distribution-of-retail-space-in-bmr-by-area/
Krungsri Research. "Distribution of Retail Space in Bangkok Metropolitan Region (Bmr) in Thailand as of 2nd Quarter 2024, by Area." Statista, Statista Inc., 5 Sep 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1174098/thailand-distribution-of-retail-space-in-bmr-by-area/
Krungsri Research, Distribution of retail space in Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) in Thailand as of 2nd quarter 2024, by area Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/1174098/thailand-distribution-of-retail-space-in-bmr-by-area/ (last visited December 21, 2024)
Distribution of retail space in Bangkok Metropolitan Region (BMR) in Thailand as of 2nd quarter 2024, by area [Graph], Krungsri Research, September 5, 2024. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/1174098/thailand-distribution-of-retail-space-in-bmr-by-area/