Big C Extra Ramintra Shuts Down, Clearance Sale Triggers Shopping Rush
Big C Extra's Ramintra Kilometer 2 branch in Bangkok is closing at the end of November after its lease expired, prompting a massive 50-80% clearance sale that went viral and caused a shopping frenzy. Staff will be relocated to other outlets. The prime leasehold site belongs to the Rungruengthankul family's Yoo Charoen development group, raising speculation about the property's future redevelopment given its direct connection to the Lad Phrao MRT station.
Big C Extra Ramintra Kilometer 2 is holding a 50-80% stock clearance sale after announcing it will close at the end of November due to an expiring lease. The promotion went viral on social media, drawing huge crowds that emptied shelves. Staff confirmed the closure and said employees will be transferred to other branches. The land is a leasehold property of the Rungruengthankul family, property developers under the 'Yoo Charoen' brand, which holds a land bank of over 1,000 rai in Bangkok and other provinces. Attention now turns to what will replace the store and who the new developer will be, given the site's high potential and direct access to the Lad Phrao MRT station. Source: Prachachat Business.
