frighteningly! famous shopping malls in Chiang Mai Notice of sudden closing Cause of loss – overdue electricity bills over 22 million have to move things out of chaos
On May 5, 2022, a reporter in Chiang Mai reported that from the case of Promenada Chiang Mai, a famous shopping center worth more than 2,900 million baht in the area of Tha Sala Subdistrict, Mueang District, Chiang Mai Province, announced it is temporarily closed indefinitely. because I can’t bear the burden of the next cost After facing the crisis caused by the Covid-19 situation have to bear the burden for the past 3 years, the latest information found Shopping centers owe electricity bills over 22 million baht.
The shopping center immediately notified operators and shops in the shopping center in the morning of the same day. Ready for shops to move equipment, utensils and products, especially in the fresh food part, within the day. by allowing some to remain in the part that can be stored or not perishable 
The shopping center was suddenly closed and the electricity was cut. without prior notice Create a panic among entrepreneurs and shop owners. Including the staff of various stores, a lot has to rush to move things out of the chaotic area. Some people have to lose unexpectedly. because they prepare fresh products for sale When calling the management for clear clarifications but unable to contact
News reports say All day long, entrepreneurs and shop owners Within the shopping center, more than 100 stores have to close without having the opportunity to inform customers or users in advance. Even when knowing the situation of the shopping center all along that there is a loss But I didn’t expect that the shopping center would suddenly close. because I didn’t have time to prepare and suffered greatly especially the food store to prepare raw materials as fresh food and invest tens of thousands 
One shop owner said that the shopping center Let the staff of the shopping center notify via Line this morning (5 May 65) that it will be temporarily closed from 5 May 65 onwards indefinitely by moving the belongings in the fresh parts. or must be kept in the refrigerator away from the area Because the shopping center will cut off electricity from 09.00 onwards.
The shop owner also said that he tried to call the shopping center’s management. which are foreigners and Thai people to ask for reasons and clearer clarifications than the notices sent via Line but unable to contact When asked, the coordinator who is the staff of the shopping center was unable to provide any clarification. get more than that
The shop owner continued that according to known information, Shopping centers have been experiencing continuous losses over the years. Since before the COVID-19 situation because there are quite a few users Compared to other shopping centers or department stores in Chiang Mai, when the COVID-19 situation has arisen over the past 3 years, it becomes even more difficult to bear the burden of expenses and losses.
“Most of the stores in this shopping center are different. Only some stores can stay. As for the reason that the shopping center decided to announce the closure of services It is believed that it may be due to the problem of arrears on the outstanding electricity bill of approximately 17 million baht and regarding 5 million baht in the latest month, which the Provincial Electricity Authority. An ultimatum has been filed asking for at least the latest month’s electricity bill. But the shopping center can’t do it. and announced the closure of the shopping center,” said the shop owner.
Promenada Chiang Mai shopping center is a resort-style shopping center located on an area of 58 rai, invested and managed by ECC. International Real Estate, a group of capital from the Netherlands With an investment of more than 2,900 million baht, the construction was completed and the first phase of service began on June 7, 2013.
In the beginning, it was a shopping center that made Chiang Mai people and neighboring provinces very exciting. Both in terms of luxury and exotic architecture of the place. as well as a source of shops Full range of services and entertainment, and is also the location of the famous shop “UNIQLO”, the first of Chiang Mai.
causing in the first phase of the opening there was an overwhelming number of people using the service But over time, gradually began to steadily decrease in popularity Along with many famous shops gradually closing down in a short time, including “Uniqlo” as well, even becoming a rather lonely shopping center with a specific customer group.
