Central Embassy
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{{infobox shopping mall
| name = Central Embassy
| image = Dec 2021 - Central Embassy.jpg
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| caption = Central Embassy in 2021
| location = Pathum Wan, Bangkok, Thailand
| coordinates = {{Coord|13|44|37.76|N|100|32|47.09|E|display=inline,title}}
| opening_date = 9 May 2014 (Shopping Center)
7 June 2014 (Cinema)
12 May 2017 (Hotel)
| developer =
| manager =
| owner = Central Group
| number_of_stores = The 40 stories are divided into
13 shopping centers, including the basement.
32-storey Park Hyatt Hotel
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| publictransit = Chit Lom BTS Station
| website = {{URL|centralembassy.com}}
}}
File:Central Embassy Atrium 201801.jpg
Central Embassy is a shopping mall in Bangkok. A project of the Thai conglomerate Central Group, it was constructed on the site of the former British Embassy gardens on Phloen Chit Road.
History
Central Embassy was designed for mixed-use commercial purposes incorporating department stores, hotels and offices. It encompasses a prime commercial center managed by the Department of Business Administration Group, Central Group Company Limited, and Central Department of Trade Company Limited.
Central Embassy forms a part of the Central Group's Ploenchit City project. Additionally, the development catalyzed the broader Ploenchit City Project in Central Bangkok, spearheaded by Univenture Public Company Limited. Univenture is also the proprietor of the Park Venture Building, home to the Okura Prestige Hotel Bangkok.
Central Embassy was initially scheduled to open at the end of 2013. However, construction delays led to a postponement, with a new opening date set for February 2014. This timeline was further disrupted when the PDRC group established a presence in a nearby area of Bangkok's inner city, causing ongoing construction challenges. As a result, Central Embassy's launch faced additional delays and was rescheduled for March 2014. The opening was deferred four more times before the Central Group finally announced the revised opening date for Central Embassy.{{Cite web |title=‘Central Pattana’ reinforces its leadership in real estate sector as it moves forward with ‘The Ecosystem for All’ business model with a 5-year investment budget of Bt135bn to elevate lifestyle in ‘360 degrees’ and to develop Thailand’s economy |url=https://www.centralgroup.com/en/updates/corporate-news/788/central-pattana-reinforces-its-leadership-in-real-estate-sector-as-it-moves-forward-with-the-ecosystem-for-all-business-model-with-a-5-year-investment-budget-of-bt135bn-to-elevate-lifestyle-in-360-degrees-and-to-develop-thailands-economy |access-date=2023-11-21 |website=www.centralgroup.com |language=en}}
On May 18, 2017, with the theme "This Brings Me Here," the Central Group formally opened the shopping complexes and the Park Hyatt Bangkok Hotel.{{Cite web|url=https://siam.wiki/content/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A5+%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B5/%E0%B8%9B%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B0%E0%B8%A7%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%95%E0%B8%B4.html|title=ประวัติ ของ เซ็นทรัล+เอ็มบาสซี|website=siam.wiki}}
Location
Central Embassy is located at the junction between the northwest corner of the Ploenchit intersection and Witthayu Road (Wireless).{{Cite web |title=central embassy location - Google Search |url=https://www.google.com/search?q=central+embassy+location |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=www.google.com}} Its address is 1031 Ploenchit Road, Pathumwan District, Bangkok 10330, Thailand.
Transportation
• Sukhumvit Line: Chit Lom BTS Station (connects to Central Chidlom on the 2nd floor) and Phloen Chit BTS Station (directly connects to the Embassi Park Building on the 1st floor.)
• Bus of the Bangkok Mass Transit Organization: Lines 2, 25, 40, 48, 501, 508, 511, 513 through the Ploenchit Road.{{Cite web |title=การคมนาคม ของ เซ็นทรัล เอ็มบาสซี |url=https://siam.wiki/content/%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%8B%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%97%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B1%E0%B8%A5%20%E0%B9%80%E0%B8%AD%E0%B9%87%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%9A%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%8B%E0%B8%B5/%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A1%E0%B8%99%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%84%E0%B8%A1.html |access-date=2022-10-21 |website=siam.wiki}}
Layout
Designed by Amanda Levete Architects, the six-storey building is shaped like an infinity symbol when viewed from the top.{{Cite news|url=https://www.dezeen.com/2017/05/18/amanda-levete-al-a-pi-design-central-embassy-aluminium-tower-luxury-shopping-centre-hotel-architecture-bangkok-thailand/|title=AL_A completes aluminium-plated tower block in central Bangkok| date=2017-05-18| work=Dezeen|access-date=2017-11-08|language=en-US}} The mall consists of outlets from high-end local and international brands in the fields of fashion, beauty, design, cuisine, and technology. It has also hosted exhibits, collections, and performances by well-known musicians, fashion designers, curators, and visual artists.{{Cite web |title=CENTRAL EMBASSY {{!}} About |url=https://www.centralembassy.com/about/ |access-date=2022-10-07 |language=en-US}}
File:Central Embassy Eathai 201801.jpg|Eathai food court in basement
File:Central Embassy Level 2 Garden 201801.jpg|Level 2
File:Central Embassy Level 3 Shops 201801.jpg|Level 3
File:Central Embassy Level 4 201801.jpg|Level 4
File:Central Embassy Level 6 Open House 201801.jpg|Open House in Level 6
References
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Category:Shopping malls in Bangkok