Platinum POP is the new identity replacing The Market Bangkok in Ratchaprasong. Its first phase opened from 30 June 2026 with a deliberately broad mix: Lai Jie food and retail, large beauty stores, a cafe-led EVEANDBOY flagship and character shopping. It is designed as a destination rather than a single-purpose mall.
The anchor is Lai Jie across the ground and mezzanine floors, covering more than 8,000 square metres with over 150 food and retail outlets. Upstairs, TOFU Skincare Mega Mart covers about 7,200 square metres, while EVEANDBOY combines a 507-square-metre flagship with a cafe on the mezzanine floor.
Start With A Map
The scale is easier when divided into purposes. Browse Lai Jie for food and small retail, move to the first floor for TOFU, then return to the mezzanine for EVEANDBOY and its cafe. Photograph the directory or save the store list so a companion is not forced to retrace several floors for one item.
Eat At Lai Jie
Lai Jie combines restaurants, snacks and retail rather than operating like one controlled food court. Walk the full section before ordering, especially when sharing with a group. Check queue length, seating, payment method and closing time for the chosen stall. A famous tenant is not automatically the best choice at the busiest hour.
Compare Beauty Prices
TOFU and EVEANDBOY offer range and convenience, but large displays encourage impulse purchases. Make a list, compare unit prices and check whether a gift set contains full-size or sample products. Imported skincare can have different formulas or labels, so read ingredients, expiry information and Thai registration details before paying.
Use Testers Safely
Use disposable applicators, avoid shared lip products and stop if a tester smells or looks unusual. Patch-test unfamiliar skincare where practical and do not add several strong active ingredients to a routine at once. Staff advice can help explain products, but persistent skin problems deserve qualified medical assessment rather than a bigger shopping basket.
Visit Littlebunny
House of Littlebunny opened a roughly 500-square-metre flagship in the first phase, with character goods and special items. Limited collections can create queues and resale pressure. Decide what you genuinely want before joining, inspect packaging and keep receipts because collectible condition matters more than the excitement of launch-day scarcity.
Choose The Time
Weekday late morning is the easiest window for browsing. Lunch and after-work periods bring diners and beauty shoppers together, while weekends add visitors already moving between CentralWorld, Big C and Pratunam. If one store is the purpose, go there first and eat later rather than carrying purchases through a crowded meal.
Arrive By Rail
Platinum POP is on Ratchadamri Road in the Ratchaprasong district, across the wider CentralWorld area. BTS Chit Lom and the elevated Ratchaprasong walkways provide the most predictable approach. The final walk is exposed in places, so carry rain protection and use a car when shopping bags become heavy.
Pair The District
CentralWorld, Big C Ratchadamri, Platinum Fashion Mall and the Pratunam wholesale area are close enough to combine, but not comfortably all at once. Pick one comparison mall or one meal destination. Repeatedly crossing large junctions in heat consumes more time than the map suggests.
Protect Your Purchases
Check seals, shade requirements and liquid limits before buying skincare for a flight. Keep fragile character goods out of direct sun and ask for minimal but protective packaging. Photograph receipts and note return conditions immediately, particularly for electronics, promotional bundles and items bought as gifts.
Check New Openings
The project is still evolving after its first-phase launch, so tenant mix and hours can change. Review the current development overview and confirm a specific store directly before crossing Bangkok for it.
Set A Realistic Budget
Divide spending into food, planned beauty purchases and optional discoveries. Keep those amounts separate so a character release or promotion does not consume money intended for essentials. Visitors claiming tax refunds should check shop participation, minimums and documentation before payment rather than at the airport. Take a short break before any expensive purchase, compare the item with another authorised retailer and remember luggage weight. A destination built around discovery is most enjoyable when the shopper can browse freely without turning every attractive display into a decision.
Keep The Group Together
Large retail floors make it easy for companions to separate. Agree on one meeting point and a time, especially when some people want food and others want beauty shopping. Children should carry a guardian’s contact number. Avoid using a moving escalator landing as a meeting spot, and choose a fixed store entrance instead. A simple reunion plan prevents an enjoyable browse from becoming a mall-wide search.
At A Glance
- Location: Ratchadamri Road, Ratchaprasong, Bangkok.
- Main mix: Lai Jie food and retail, TOFU Skincare Mega Mart, EVEANDBOY Cafe and character shopping.
- Scale: Lai Jie exceeds 8,000 sqm; TOFU covers about 7,200 sqm.
- Best arrival: BTS Chit Lom, then the Ratchaprasong walkway network.
- Overview: Review the project update
- Map: Open in Google Maps
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Questions
Is Platinum POP the former The Market Bangkok?
Yes. The project is a rebranding and redevelopment of that Ratchaprasong property.
What opened first?
The initial mix includes Lai Jie, EVEANDBOY Cafe, TOFU Skincare Mega Mart and House of Littlebunny.
Which BTS station is closest?
BTS Chit Lom is the most useful rail approach for the Ratchaprasong area.
Can I see everything in one hour?
You can sample it, but food queues and large beauty floors make two to three hours more realistic.
