Major Ekamai, Bangkok — Stores, Map & Hours

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Cinema & LeisureFamily EntertainmentNational ChainsQuick-Service DiningMid-Market Fashion

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Ultra-Luxury PositioningLarge Footprint Retail

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Major Ekamai, located in the Ekamai district of Bangkok along Sukhumvit Road, is an entertainment-focused complex operated by Major Cineplex Group. Opened in the early 2000s, it primarily features a large multiplex cinema with multiple screens, a bowling alley, and an ice skating rink named Sub Zero, which attracts families and youth seeking recreational activities. Retail space is limited to the ground level, offering outlets for fashion accessories such as bags and purses, casual clothing, and mobile phone accessories, alongside chain restaurants including McDonalds and Fuji.

The tenant mix emphasizes leisure and dining over extensive shopping, with approximately 20-30 retail and F&B units.

Accessibility is strong via direct proximity to BTS Ekkamai station, facilitating footfall from commuters, office workers, and residents in the surrounding high-density area. Ekamai, a trendy neighborhood, hosts a mix of offices, international schools like NIST International School, and upscale residences, drawing a demographic of young professionals, Japanese expatriates, and middle-to-upper-income families.

Market position is niche within Bangkoks recovering retail sector, where BMR occupancy averages 94% as of 2025 per Krungsri Research, but Major Ekamai faces challenges from nearby larger competitors like Gateway Ekamai and EmQuartier.

Rent levels in prime Sukhumvit areas range from 1,200-2,000 THB per sqm per month, reflecting high demand yet competitive pressures.

Operational quality includes modern entertainment facilities, though retail areas show signs of aging infrastructure and post-COVID vacancies, with some units reported empty in 2024 forums. Footfall estimates 10,000-20,000 daily visitors, peaking on weekends due to entertainment draws, but overall sales per sqm lag behind community malls at around 300,000-400,000 THB annually.

Leasing advantages include targeted exposure to affluent, leisure-oriented traffic, but drawbacks involve limited expansion potential and reliance on experiential retail amid market saturation in F&B and accessories categories.

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Hours of Operation

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Monday	10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Tuesday	10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Wednesday	10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Thursday	10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Friday	10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Saturday	10:00 AM — 10:00 PM
Sunday	10:00 AM — 10:00 PM

Holiday Hours

Hours may vary on public holidays. Check with individual stores for specific holiday schedules.

Sukhumvit Road, Bangkok, Thailand

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Demographics and Footfall

The Ekamai area features a diverse demographic including young professionals aged 25-40, Japanese expatriates comprising about 20% of residents due to proximity to Japanese schools and businesses, and families with children attracted to educational and recreational facilities. International schools and offices contribute to weekday footfall of 10,000-15,000 visitors, while weekends see spikes to 20,000 from leisure seekers. This profile supports niche retail like accessories and casual wear, but saturation in F&B limits growth, with average dwell time of 1-2 hours focused on entertainment rather than shopping.

Competition and Market Position

Major Ekamai competes with adjacent Gateway Ekamai, a 50,000 sqm mall with supermarket, IT zone, and Japanese-themed dining drawing 30,000+ daily visitors, and larger venues like EmQuartier 2 km away boasting luxury brands and 50,000 sqm GLA. Regional retail reports from Cushman & Wakefield note Bangkok prime rents stable but competitive, with Ekamais high-traffic location offset by oversupply in entertainment (cinemas occupancy at 85%). Weaknesses include smaller scale (15,000 sqm total) and aging fixtures, risking tenant churn amid 5-10% vacancy rates post-2023 recovery.

Lease Terms and Risks

Leasing at Major Ekamai offers base rents of 1,000-1,800 THB per sqm monthly for retail spaces averaging 50-100 sqm, with turnover rents at 8-10% of sales and minimum guarantees. Advantages include prime BTS adjacency reducing access issues, but risks encompass high operational costs from entertainment adjacency noise and competition eroding sales (projected 350,000 THB/sqm/year). Market factors like economic recovery and tourism rebound support stability, yet infrastructure updates are needed to counter 15-20% footfall decline during off-peak, per local real estate insights.