UPDATE: See inside the store (now open!) here.

Remember several months ago we reported that IKEA was planning to open its first branch here? Well, we've just been confirmed that the Bangkok outlet of the iconic Swedish brand will officially be open on Nov 3. Judging from those giant cranes working 24/7 on the corner of Bang Na-Trat and Eastern Ring roads, we're positive that everything's going according to plans. IKEA Bangkok is said to stock 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 (we heart their meatballs), which is the largest in Southeast Asia. IKEA is also planning to invest another Bt6 billion to open its second and third stores in western and northern Bangkok in the near future. For updates, visit www.ikea.co.th.