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Central Rama II (Thai: เซ็นทรัลพระราม 2) is Bangkok's largest integrated shopping center in Southern Thonburi.

Central Rama II is a shopping center opened on 3 December 2003. The plaza is located in the Bang Khun Thian District, a rapidly expanding and densely populated residential area. With various public transportation in that area, Central Rama II can support people from the Thonburi, Jomthong, and Bangkhuntien areas. People from nearby provinces such as Samut Sakhon and Samut Songkhram also visit this shopping center. The shopping center has a total of five floors with many shops and restaurants.. The plaza has a retail shopping center, a Central Department Store, a supermarket, a food court and a 9-screen cinema multiplex. Available parking space for 3,200 Vehicles.

Origin
Construction of Central Rama 2 began in November 2000 by K-TECH construction public company limited with a 4075 million baht budget. The client is Central Pattana (Thai: เซ็นทรัลพัฒนา จำกัด (มหาชน)) PCL. This project included a five-storey building with a basement. Central Rama 2 has a total usage area of 260,000 sq. m. and the total area is 96 rai of land (Park area: 37 rai of land) including architecture, power line and M&E works. "The galaxy of the universe" serve as the center's theme.

Renovation
Central Plaza Rama2 will be completely renovated and re-invented with new designs, new stores, improvements on the existing stores, and all anchor business units of Central Group (such as TOPS, CDS and B2S) will expand and improve their spaces to support the growth of purchasing power in this catchment area. SET-listed retail and property developer Central Pattana PCL (CPN) is to invest 1.2 billion baht in the shopping mall Central Rama 2 to give it a new look and transform it into an urban landscape.

The renovation of Central Rama 2 was based on the company's aim of creating a "landmark destination" in every major city, according to Nattakit Tangpoonsinthana, executive vice-president for marketing at CPN. The business claimed that Central Rama 2's renovation would enable the mall in south Bangkok to accommodate the needs and way of life of all generations. He pointed out that Central Rama 2 has elevated local residents' quality of life and connected green areas with the shopping center.

The mall will introduce new zones for restaurants under the concept of "The infinite taste" and "Tree chamber", featuring 300 popular restaurants including world-renowned restaurants and cafes, ranging from street food-style eateries to Michelin-starred restaurants from the ground floor to the fourth floor. The upgraded mall is to be led by Tops Club, Thailand's first membership-driven supermarket, which sells food and consumer goods from around the world. In addition, the revamp will also cover the Central department store, Central Food Hall, SuperSports, Power Buy x B2S, OfficeMate, and Auto1.

Location
Central Rama 2 located on Rama 2 Road, Bang Khun Thian District, Bangkok.

Bus stop
The following transit lines have routes that pass near Central Rama2. Bus: 140 (ปอ.) (AC), 142 (ปอ.) (AC), 558 (ปอ.) (AC), 68, 68 (ปอ.) (AC), 85, A pick-up truck taxi(รถสองแถว) 1124

Main Anchors

 * Central Department Store – Previously known as Zen, it is the largest branch of Central Department Store and branded as Asia's first lifestyle trend megastore at that time. It had 50,000 square meters and was seven stories high. Managed by the Central Retail Corporation, the branch will serve as the prototype of Central's new concept nationwide. Thus, the Central Department Store has located from the 1st floor to the 4th floor.
 * Major cineplex - The major Cineplex Group is the largest operator of movie theaters in Thailand. A cinema located on the 4th floor.
 * Top supermarket - A popular supermarket brand in Thailand. This supermarket is a subsidiary of Central Group and most often has this supermarket every Central. So, it's located on the basement or G floor.
 * Top club - Thailand's first membership-driven supermarket, which sells food and consumer goods from around the world.
 * Central food Hall - Central's food center that it's located on the 4th floor. In addition, Central Rama 2 has a new zone, Central FoodPark, located on the basement or G floor.

Education

 * Wall Street English is among the largest providers of English Language education for adults around the world.
 * Inlingua International School of Languages is one of Thailand’s most prestigious and highly praised language schools.
 * ECC Language Institute In addition to the English language,  the ECC also has other languages such as Mandarin, Japanese, Burmese, and others languages as the service both on-site and online.
 * Tutor House It consists of 3 main subject groups: Mathematics, Science, and English.
 * Match House Learning Center Tutoring in Mathematics, Science, and English.
 * VIDA Music Fundamentals of teaching about playing music.

Restaurant

 * AKA It is a Yakiniku and Teppanyaki that focuses on details and the selection of raw quality.
 * Bar-B-Q Plaza It is a grill shop that can be seen in almost every department store.
 * Sukishi conveys the deliciousness of Asian-style food. Through affiliated brands that serve deliciousness to different nationalities, There are restaurants Dessert and beverage shops, and retail products.
 * Coco Ichibanya is a Japanese food services company based in Ichinomiya, Aichi.
 * Ootoya It is a shop that has been around for a long time. and originally belonged to Japan Subsequently, it was introduced to Thailand until it became the shop that people like each other like today.
 * Peper lunch is a Japanese "fast-steak" restaurant franchise popular in the Tokyo area.
 * Zen It is a unique shop about fish.
 * Bonchon Chicken is a Dallas-based South Korean international fried chicken restaurant franchise. According to the company, Bonchon is a Korean word meaning "My Hometown".
 * Red sun It is a Korean restaurant with many great menus. Some of the menus are guaranteed to taste from famous Korean shows as well.
 * MK It is a Suki restaurant that has been in Thailand for a long time.
 * Shabushi is served buffet style. You can enjoy 2 deliciousness for up to 1 hour 15 minutes served fresh on the conveyor belt.
 * Momo Paradise Standard. Shabu-Shabu & Sukiyaki
 * Sizzler It is known for steak, seafood, and salad bar items.
 * McDonald's It is the company that operates the world's largest fast food chain.
 * KFC is an American fast food restaurant

Desert

 * Cafe Amazon It is a coffee shop business of PTT Company.
 * After you A dessert shop in a famous department store.
 * Auntie Anne’s is an American franchised chain of pretzel shops
 * Bake a Wish Japanese Homemade Cake
 * Krispy Kreme is an American multinational doughnut company and coffeehouse chain.
 * Swensen’s is a Canadian-owned global chain of ice cream restaurants that started in San Francisco, California, United States.
 * Mister Donut is an international chain of doughnut stores.
 * Dairy Queen is an American chain of soft serve ice cream and fast food restaurants          

Technology

 * Banana IT selling computer equipment and various technologies
 * IT city selling numerous technologies and computer hardware
 * JIB selling computer hardware and other technology
 * MINE as a distributor of JIB
 * POWERBUY Selling electrical appliances in the Central Group
 * Studio7 Apple products such as iPhone, iPad, Mac, Airpod, and other accessories.

Fashion

 * UNIQLO is a Japanese casual wear designer, manufacturer, and retailer.
 * Playboy is an American men's lifestyle and entertainment magazine
 * ADIDAS is a designer and manufacturer of footwear, clothing and accessories.
 * FILA is a sportswear brand of shoes and apparel.
 * G-shock is a line of watches manufactured by the Japanese electronics company

Sports & Fitness

 * SuperSports It is the leading sports equipment sales zone of Central Rama 2.


 * FITNESS FIRST is an international fitness centre brand founded in 1993 in the United Kingdom

Van Station
Van routes from Central Rama 2 to various places are as follows:

Line 1: From Central Rama 2 to Ramkhamhaeng University

Line 2: From Central Rama 2 to Central LadPrao

Line 3: From Central Rama 2 to MBK

Line 4: From Central Rama 2 to Bang Phli

Line 5: From Central Rama 2 to Victory Monument

Line 6: From Central Rama 2 to Central Pinklao

Line 7: From Central Rama 2 to Ngamwongwan

Line 8: From Central Rama 2 to Kanchanaburi

Former tenant

 * Central Plearn Park - stretch across 37 rai of land as ‘An Oasis of South Bangkok’ to fulfill the lifestyles of the target groups of families with high purchasing power as a family leisure hub. The park includes Food Garden & Fashion Park, a kids’ gym, multi-sport recreation (running track, bike lane, sport items stores) and a pet community, which includes animal hospital, pet playground, pet pool and pet shop.
 * Bowling - The Major Bowl Hit has ended in 2012, and there is only one place for bowling in RAMA 2 Road Thus, at this time there are no more bowling. It is a problem due to the relatively fewer players. And everyone likes doing other activities in the mall more.

Hospital

 * Nakornthon Hospital is a Major regional hospital located 500m southwest on the same side of Rama II.

Residence

 * Park Village Rama 2
 * Vista Park Rama 2
 * Town Avenue Cocos Rama 2
 * Golden Neo Rama 2
 * Pruksa Ville 68 Rama2
 * The Grand Rama 2

Education

 * BASIS International School of Bangkok - a top-tier International School located adjacent to Central Park.
 * Hands On Education Consultant
 * Kido Educare Center

Business

 * TCI global ventures

Department Store

 * Index Living mall - a Thailand-based furniture retailer.
 * Big-C Rama 2 - a shopping center and department store type.
 * HomePro - a retail business that mainly is a furniture retailer.
 * The Bright - an outdoor department store.

District Office

 * Bang Khun Thian District Office

Car dealer business

 * MG Rama II
 * Mercedes-Benz Metro Autohaus Rama 2
 * BMW Europa Motor Rama 2

Market

 * GREEN DAY night - a bustling night market that has bars and stalls selling typical street food Thai food. In addition, also shops selling clothes and accessories.