Apple has officially announced that its first retail store in Thailand will open next month at Bangkok’s upcoming Iconsiam mall. The store will overlook the Chao Phraya River in a centrally located space with excellent visibility on the face of the massive new structure.
A new webpage on Apple’s retail site offers more detail about the upcoming store, which will open on November 10th at 10:00 A.M. local time (translated):
Like its recent stores in Japan, Apple has provided a commemorative wallpaper to celebrate the grand opening, and will likely announce special Today at Apple sessions tailored for the community closer to opening. At the store’s construction site, a large, dimensional Apple logo has been constructed over black wrappings on the face of the store.
Apple Iconsiam on the Chao Phraya River will be the centerpiece for people to exchange ideas, learn and create new things together. Here will be a place to inspire and spark creative ideas for the people in the community. We have prepared many interesting activities for you.
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Thailand’s first Apple store has been in the works for a considerable amount of time as the massive Iconsiam mall inches toward completion. When finished, the complex will be home to over 180 brands. A grand opening is planned for November 9th, just one day before Apple’s own. It was over a year ago that job listings first indicated Apple’s intent to establish a store in Bangkok. In September, a photo of the store under construction with Apple branding confirmed speculation that the high-profile tenant space would be occupied by Apple.
November will be a busy month in retail, as Apple’s flagship store on Champs-Élysées in Paris is also expected to open.
Wallpapers:
- MacBook
- iMac
- iPhone
- iPad
