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Thai Wah Tower is a 24-storey Grade A office building situated at 21 South Sathorn Road in Bangkok Central Business District, developed by Thai Wah Public Company Limited. It encompasses roughly 20,000 sq m of net leasable office area, complemented by ground-floor retail spaces totaling about 2,000 sq m designed for office tenants and local foot traffic.

Accessibility is a key strength, with proximity to MRT Lumpini Station (400 meters) and BTS Saladaeng Station (800 meters), enabling efficient commuter access and contributing to estimated daily footfall of 15,000-20,000 from professionals and transit users. The surrounding Sathorn area serves a demographic primarily of white-collar workers, expatriates, and government employees, featuring households with average monthly incomes exceeding THB 100,000, according to Cushman and Wakefield market data.

Retail tenant mix focuses on convenience-oriented outlets, including FandB establishments (approximately 40%), services like banks and pharmacies (30%), and essential retail such as convenience stores (30%), fostering a supportive environment for daily needs without heavy emphasis on luxury or entertainment. In the competitive Sathorn submarket, the property holds a solid position amid prime office rents averaging THB 700-800 per sq m per month and retail rents at THB 1,000-1,500 per sq m, with overall occupancy rates around 85% for offices and 90% for retail as of Q3 2025 per JLL reports.

Leasing advantages include flexible terms with potential rent abatements of 3-6 months, ample parking at THB 2,000 per car per month, and modern facilities like high-speed elevators and security systems. However, drawbacks encompass competition from adjacent mixed-use projects such as Empire Tower and The PARQ, which offer more diverse retail experiences; traffic congestion impacting accessibility during peak hours; and an aging structure (constructed in 1988) that may necessitate infrastructure investments.

Market factors like Bangkok retail sectors gradual recovery, with new supply adding 142,100 sq m in Q3 2025, introduce risks of rent pressure and category saturation, particularly in FandB, while strengths lie in its captive office audience ensuring steady performance for aligned retailers.

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Monday09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Tuesday09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Wednesday09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Thursday09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
Friday09:00 AM — 06:00 PM
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21 South Sathorn Road, Bangkok, Thailand

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Demographics and Footfall

Sathorn districts demographic profile centers on affluent professionals aged 25-44, comprising over 60% of the local population with high disposable incomes averaging above THB 100,000 monthly, as detailed in Colliers Thailand reports. Footfall is bolstered by proximity to mass transit, drawing approximately 50,000 office workers and 20,000 daily commuters, supporting consistent retail traffic. However, dependency on office sector vitality poses risks, with CBAs vacancy at 15-20% potentially reducing spillover if remote work persists; seasonal tourism fluctuations also affect non-office visitors.

Tenant Mix and Occupancy

The retail podiums tenant composition prioritizes practicality, with 40% allocated to FandB outlets like cafes and quick-service restaurants, 30% to financial and health services, and 30% to convenience retail including minimarts. Occupancy remains robust at 90-95%, surpassing Bangkok prime retail average of 92% per Cushman and Wakefield Q3 2025 data, aided by low tenant churn and anchors such as 7-Eleven. Leasing structures provide incentives like stepped rents and fit-out contributions, though saturation in FandB limits expansion opportunities for similar categories.

Competition and Market Risks

Intense rivalry stems from nearby properties like Sathorn Square and Empire Towers retail components, which aggregate over 10,000 sq m of competing space focused on similar convenience and dining options. JLL insights highlight an influx of 215,000 sq m prime retail supply through 2025, exerting downward pressure on rents and occupancy in saturated segments. Additional challenges include the buildings 1988 construction leading to potential maintenance costs and traffic bottlenecks on Sathorn Road reducing impulse visits, though strategic transit links partially offset these factors.

Building Details

Property Type
Retail
Gross Leasable Area
12,000
Year Built
1985
Parking Spaces
350
Average Monthly Footfall
41,667
Owner
Thai Wah Group
Anchor Tenants
Thai Wah Public Company Limited, Various Offices

Detailed Market Analytics

Primary Catchment Area
5 km radius km
Secondary Catchment Area
10 km radius km
Catchment area population
800,000 People
Population growth rate
1.5 %
Median age
35 Years
Household size
3.2 Persons
Education level (tertiary)
45.0 %

Median household income
25,000 THB/month
Unemployment rate
1.0 %
Cost of living index
120 Index (Bangkok=100)

Retail spending per capita
15,000 THB/year
Spending on apparel
3,500 THB/year
Spending on groceries
5,000 THB/year
Spending on electronics
2,000 THB/year

Annual foot traffic
500,000 Visitors
Dwell time
30 Minutes
Conversion rate
15.0 %
Sales per square meter
50,000 THB/year

Number of retail stores
10 Stores
Anchor tenant presence
No
Competitor density (same category)
High
Tenant diversity
Medium
Unique Concepts
Low

Gross Leasable Area
12,000 sqm
Number of Levels
1 Levels
Average rent per square meter
700 THB/month
Vacancy rate
5.0 %
Lease term flexibility
Medium
Available retail space
500 SQM

Proximity to main roads
Direct
Public transport access
High
Parking spaces
350 Spaces
Pedestrian traffic
High

E-commerce competition
High
Click-and-collect adoption
Medium %
Internet penetration
85.0 %

Retail crime rate
Low
Security measures
Standard

Promotional events
Low
Loyalty program penetration
20.0 %
Digital signage presence
Yes

Projected foot traffic growth
2.0 %
New tenant pipeline
Medium
Mall expansion plans
nan
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