ABOUT US
Best Retail Company from Thailand
Central Group is one of the largest private commercial conglomerates in Thailand. It consists of diverse investments in various corporations, each of these carefully curated investments has become a leader in their respective area, be it retail, property management, brand management, hospitality, food and beverage or the hotel sector.
These complementary businesses continue to strengthen our position in the marketplace, both domestically and abroad.
With our eyes cast firmly to the future, the Central Group continues along the path of our founder’s dream. The group’s early history can be traced back to Tiang Chirathivat, a determined and persevering entrepreneur who was committed to building a strong foundation for his family’s future.
Mr. Chirathivat first opened a small family-run shop in the city of Bangkok during the early 1950s. Then in 1956 his son, Samrit Chirathivat, expanded his father’s general merchandise business with the establishment of the first Central Department Store in Bangkok’s Wangburapha district. Both father and son, the group’s founders, were fully engaged in running the business, and were also helped by other members of the family.
The era was one of bustling trade and growth, and the young entrepreneurs quickly established businesses that were characterized by many “firsts” in Thailand: the first to import international cosmetic brands; the first to focus on impeccable customer services; and the first to implement innovative marketing communications.Samrit Chirathivat believed that success would come from honesty and hard work, as well as from the provision of the best possible services and products for Central’s customers.
“A business is only as good as its people. That is why Central Group continually invests in its people; to build a business culture that thrives on Innovation, the Customer, Alliances, Relationships and Ethics.”
Because the quality and commitment of our people is crucial to our future success, we aim not only to select the best but also to reward and develop them accordingly. In return, we expect them to take responsibility for their own career and personal development.
CO-WORKING SPACE
Joining a coworking space where people with varying business ideas can get together and learn from one another. Sometimes, switching spaces and heading to a new place can allow you to refresh your mind and provide bursts of creativity.
CO-WORKING SPACE
Joining a coworking space where people with varying business ideas can get together and learn from one another. Sometimes, switching spaces and heading to a new place can allow you to refresh your mind and provide bursts of creativity.
TESTIMONIALS
Working at Central Group brings me an opportunity to work in challenging environment and to be a part of the team to drive vision and organization’s change. In addition, it is a great chance for me to work with many talents and receives support for self-development and career development.
PHANU JULLASINGAVP - HR Organization Development and Policy, Central Group
I really enjoy working at The 1, a part of Central Group, with talented people, good friends, nice place and strong team. Also, the company gives me the opportunities to learn and develop my potential through any training programs. I am very grateful of being a part of the team.
PAKORNTHEP RATANAWONGPITAKThe 1 Senior Data Scientist
Choosing between working with an Enterprise with stability or a Start-up with flexibility is a classic question. Luckily, The 1 is a place where combines both into 1 and let everyone works happily under a dynamic environment and lifestyle.
PAPAT SRIMATTAYAKULThe 1 Product Principal
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Thailand’s the No.1 department store brand.For over seven decades, the Central Department Store has been synonymous with excellence in luxury shopping, and is widely acknowledged as Thailand’s most trusted and recognized retail brand. Central is a longtime favorite among affluent Thai shoppers, as well as discerning tourists and expatriates. |
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Robinson Department Store Thailand’s largest department store brand with 50 branches nationwideRobinson Department Store Public Company Limited is the largest department store in terms of number of stores in Thailand, operating under the name of “Robinson Department Store” since 1977. It was the first department store to be listed on the Stock Exchange of Thailand. |
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CRC Sports Co., ltd is the holding company for the largest Sports Retailer and Distributor in Thailand and Vietnam It was founded in 1997 initially as Supersports, and has developed partnerships with some of the most iconic Sports brand names with the goal of becoming a leading sports equipment store in Southeast Asia. There are 80 Supersports Stores across Thailand, and over a hundred franchise stores and small format multi-brand stores. The Supersports store are located in Central Department Store, Robinson and Stand alone store. |
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A comprehensive group of consumer goods retailersCentral Food Retail Group offers all household merchandise in extensive retail formats to suit all consumer segments’ needs. |
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A construction and home decoration products provider.Central Hardlines Group pioneered Thailand’s home improvement market and brought specialty stores to an advanced level. |
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Power Buy Co., Ltd. is a company in the Central Group. Established in 1996, the company has grown from being an electrical department in the Central Department Store. Nowadays, we are a leading retailer of electrical appliances, IT products, mobile phones, gadgets and electronics products. There are over 100 branches nationwide (as of February 2019). |
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FROM STRONG BEGINNING ... TO BE THE LEADING RETAIL DEVELOPER WITH WORLD-CLASS EXPERIENCECPN was founded on June 17, 1980 with a registered capital of Baht 300 million. Over the past decade, the company has observed a dramatic shift not only in consumer trends but also market demands for more fully integrated shopping complexes that can offer consumers a total "one-stop-shopping" experience. |
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Our mission is to bring the World’s Best to the people of Thailand.Central Marketing Group (CMG) is a leader in distributing, manufacturing and marketing of many iconic global brands. |
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Centara Hotels & Resorts is dedicated to providing exceptional service in unique and sophisticated environments. As a Thai hospitality management and holding company it places a strong emphasis on providing Thai-influenced hospitality and its inimitably warm service across all its brands whilst embracing and maintaining a sense of place in the local environment of each property.The Beginning of Centara Hotels and Resorts
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Thailand’s No. 1 quick service restaurant operatorCentral Restaurants Group was the pioneer of Western-style fast food and quick service restaurants (QSRs) in Thailand with the introduction of Mister Donut in 1978. The group has proven itself a successful pioneer in the quick-service restaurant industry and now has more than 800 fast food and restaurant outlets throughout the country. The location of each particular outlet was carefully chosen to ensure the best possible match to known customer needs and expectations based on the profile of each brand. |
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CTO is a subsidiary of Central Group. Its main focus is to maintain and develop IT systems, as well as Search Technology Solutions for new retail. Which consists of Professional experts in Technology, Innovation, E-Commerce and Marketplace who have been the team behind the success of many leading websites in Thailand such as Central Online, OfficeMate, Tops Supermarket, Power Buy. |
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OfficeMate stationery stores :OfficeMate, a leading provider of office supplies, IT items, furniture and essential business to business (B2B) products, has opened a new smart warehouse in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) project to enhance its services and offer a better experience to B2B customers.OfficeMate has adopted smart technologies in the management of its warehouse and delivery facilities in order to provide accurate, precise, fast and more efficient services in line with international standards. The company is continually growing and aims to become a leader in B2B E-Commerce offering convenience to all levels of business clients through an omnichannel strategy. |
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B2S books and stationery stores :B2S is a retail distributor of books and learning instrument as well as lifestyle and entertainment products, learning materials, stationery and art, home office products, and entertainment media such as DVDs, Blu-ray movies and music CDs. Lifestyle products for include products that appeal to specific groups, such as traveler and designer products. Products can be classified into three groups as follow. |
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Meb : E-BookMEB is a complete e-book with good books, fiction, fun, free magazines, you can download many e-book. MEB app to read easily, easy to read. |
Focusing on core businesses and core brands by extending on past successes is an important strategy. We are committed to the building of our brands to be number one in the perception of consumers and customers in each segment, and each brand achieves its own distinctive personality through absolute excellence in every aspect of both goods and services. Each of the brands is a different experience but together bear the unmistakable quality that identifies them as Central Group.
