From Singapore to Shanghai, major cities across Asia are being reimagined, and Bangkok is in the midst of its own transformation, positioning itself as a world-class metropolis. At the heart of this transformation is Central Pattana, a leading property developer in Thailand and a subsidiary of Central Group. With the launch of Central Park and a multi-billion-baht investment pipeline, Central Pattana is elevating Bangkok’s identity and putting Thailand on the global map.
Reimagining Bangkok’s Skyline With Central Park
This year, Central Pattana achieved a milestone with the launch of Central Park in September. Designed to harmonize nature and city life, the mall expects to attract 25 million visitors annually.
Anchored by what is said to be Thailand’s largest rooftop park—a 2.3-acre elevated green space offering panoramic views and blending community, commerce and culture—the Central Park project serves as an extension of Lumpini Park, one of Bangkok’s largest and most iconic parks. It is a park in the sky for the people—an urban oasis that redefines the heart of Bangkok, inspired by iconic green spaces such as New York’s Central Park and London’s Hyde Park.
The mall features Michelin Guide eateries and 70 street food legends, as well as a retail precinct with flagship global brands, creating a new epicenter for lifestyle and leisure at the heart of the financial and business district.
Central Park is a retail showcase of a future-forward concept that connects Bangkok’s heritage with its aspirations. Located at the prestigious intersection of Silom and Rama IV, the newly launched mall is seamlessly integrated with Central Park Offices and two other components—a hotel and residences within the precinct. Together, they redefine Bangkok’s skyline and strengthen the Thai capital’s position as a global metropolis.
Central Pattana’s retail-led mixed-use model is increasingly viewed as a benchmark for urban regeneration in Southeast Asia, showcasing how Thailand can lead the region in sustainable, people-centric urban development.
Retail-Led Mixed-Use Projects Transforming the City’s Landscape
Central Pattana has set aside an investment of over 120 billion baht (US$3.7 billion) for a five- year plan (2025-2029), aiming to elevate Bangkok and Thailand to greater global standards. The company will invest in the development of mega projects, along with other new projects nationwide. One of the upcoming projects is The Central at Phaholyothin, a new central business district (CBD) slated for completion in the fourth quarter of 2026 in North Bangkok. This landmark development will join centralwOrld in Ratchaprasong (commercial CBD) and Central Park in Silom–Rama IV (financial CBD) as anchors of a multi-CBD strategy designed to elevate Bangkok’s global standing.
These projects illustrate Central Pattana’s forward-looking vision: to establish a connected network of vibrant urban centers that fuel economic growth, respond to shifting demographics and elevate Bangkok as one of the world’s most livable cities.
Driving Economic and Sustainable Growth
Central Pattana’s impact extends beyond real estate. The company says its ecosystem of malls and mixed-used developments attract over 500 million visitors annually, including over 67 million tourists, supporting thousands of small and medium enterprise tenants, local artisans and service partners across the country.
This acts as a catalyst for growth—creating employment, fostering entrepreneurship and amplifying Thailand’s soft power through tourism, culture, gastronomy and the creative economy.
On the sustainability front, it has earned the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices Best-In-Class recognition for seven consecutive years and is advancing toward its Net Zero 2050 targets, with several properties pursuing Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and WELL certification for green building and wellness design.
With Central Park’s breakthrough and an ambitious pipeline ahead, Central Pattana continues to elevate Thailand’s presence on the world stage—redefining how cities can grow with purpose and become places where people, business and culture thrive together.
