Central Plaza Grand Rama 9 opened for business on Dec 14. Sat on a prime corner of Rama 9 and Ratchadapisek, facing geeky favorite IT Mall Fortune, the giant complex features eight floors with one basement packed with the usual chain stores, such as Jaspal, Gap, Mango, Tops Market, Muji and Robinson (too bad it’s not Central). The mall can be accessed through the MRT Rama 9 station (very Singapore) and, trust us, you’ll be surprised with the size of the Uniqlo shop. Not all shops are open just yet and some construction is ongoing—bring a face mask if you're allergic to dust. Open daily 10am-10pm. www.centralplaza.co.th/grandrama9