IKEA Bangkok opened to the public, today, Nov 3. The Swedish brand is famous for its simple and affordable furniture, much of it requiring assembly. (Browse our photos of the shop in the above slideshow.) The warehouse stocks more than 7,500 home decorating items and furniture within its 43,000-sq-meter space adjacent to a 700-seat restaurant serving up Swedish food, which is the largest in Southeast Asia. To download a catalogue, visit www.ikea.co.th.
38 Moo 6 Bangna-Trad Rd. (k.m. 8), Bangkaew, Bangplee, Samutprakarn, 02-708 7983. Open every day 10am-10pm. Restaurant and Cafe open every day 9:30am-10pm (kitchen closes 9:30pm). Free shuttle service available at BTS Udomsuk (Exit 5).