Central World is a large shopping complex located in the Pathum Wan district of Bangkok, Thailand. It is the eleventh largest shopping complex in the world, and the second largest in Thailand, after Iconsiam. The complex opened in 1990 and was originally known as World Trade Center. It was renamed Central World in 2002. Central World is a popular destination for shoppers and tourists alike, and it is home to a wide variety of stores, restaurants, and entertainment venues.
The complex is divided into several different sections, including a department store, a shopping mall, a cinema, a hotel, and an office tower. The department store, Central Department Store, is the largest in Thailand and offers a wide selection of goods, from clothing and accessories to home goods and electronics. The shopping mall, Central World Plaza, is home to over 500 stores, including a mix of international and local brands. The cinema, SF World Cinema, is one of the largest in Thailand and features 15 screens. The hotel, Centara Grand at Central World, is a five-star hotel with over 500 rooms. The office tower, Central World Office Tower, is a 50-story building that is home to a number of businesses.