MBK Center (Mahboonkrong) opened on 7 February 1985 at the Phaya Thai–Rama I intersection in Pathum Wan, and was the largest shopping mall in Asia at the time it opened — a title that made it a landmark of Bangkok's retail history long before the Siam and Ratchaprasong malls existed.
MBK Center (Mahboonkrong) opened on 7 February 1985 at the Phaya Thai–Rama I intersection in Pathum Wan, and was the largest shopping mall in Asia at the time it opened — a title that made it a landmark of Bangkok's retail history long before the Siam and Ratchaprasong malls existed.
The 8-storey building spans about 89,000 sqm of retail selling space and roughly 2,000 shops and service outlets, anchored by the 4-storey Tokyu department store and two large food courts — a Thai food court and dessert hall on level 6 and an international food court seating around 5,000 on level 5.
It sits directly beside National Stadium BTS station, one stop from the Siam interchange, and remains one of Bangkok's most recognisable budget-shopping landmarks for electronics, tailoring, souvenirs and mobile phone accessories alongside its department store and cinema.
Address: 444 Phaya Thai Road, Wang Mai, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
Developer: MBK Public Company Limited — named after Mah and Boonkrong, the parents of the mall's developer Sirichai Bulakul
Floor area: About 89,000 sqm of retail selling space
Floors: 8 storeys
Tokyu Department Store (4 floors)SF CinemaLevel 5 international food court (~5,000 seats)Level 6 Thai food court and dessert stalls
Level 6 Thai food court and dessert stalls · Level 5 international food court · Ground-floor cafes facing Rama I Road
The nearest station is National Stadium (W1). MBK Center sits directly beside National Stadium BTS station on the Silom Line, linked by a covered skywalk.
MBK Center is generally open 10:00–22:00 daily. BAANLYY does not operate or receive payment from MBK Center — always confirm current hours, store directories and any holiday closures directly on the mall's own site: www.mbk-center.co.th/en/.
MBK Center is generally open 10:00–22:00 daily. Confirm current hours on the mall's own site before visiting, since individual stores, restaurants and holiday hours can vary.
National Stadium station (W1) is closest. MBK Center sits directly beside National Stadium BTS station on the Silom Line, linked by a covered skywalk.
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