Thailand gets its first official Pokémon Center on Tuesday 1 December 2026. Pokémon Center BANGKOK opens on the 6th floor of centralwOrld, in the heart of the city, with Shaymin as its symbol Pokémon. The project was announced in May. The Pokémon Company revealed the mascot in September and gave the exact date on 29 October.
Key facts
- Opening: Tuesday 1 December 2026
- Address: centralwOrld, C604/2, Level 6, Ratchadamri Road, Pathum Wan, Bangkok 10330
- Station: Chit Lom (E1), BTS Sukhumvit Line
- Hours: daily, 10:00 to 22:00, following centralwOrld's own hours and holidays
Shaymin and a Big Tree
Shaymin, in its Land Forme, is the store's symbol Pokémon. The logo shows it smiling next to Pikachu, and the two of them greet visitors at the open entrance. In the middle of the store stands the Big Tree, its centrepiece. According to The Pokémon Company, Bangkok will have the largest floor area of any Pokémon Center outside Japan. There will also be a permanent Pokémon Trading Card Game area, with events to be announced.
What goes on sale on opening day
More than 20 opening items arrive on 1 December, including a plush Pikachu in an outfit inspired by traditional Thai dress and a plush Shaymin. The official Thai shop page lists the Pikachu plush at ฿680 and the Shaymin plush at ฿630. Do not count on a free card: there is no Pokémon card giveaway for the opening. The same page mentions a birthday-month gift and a store medal you can collect in Pokémon HOME.
Before you go
Entry restrictions and purchase limits will apply for a while after the opening. When we wrote this, on 7 November, the details were not out yet, and Pokémon said they would follow in November. Check the Pokémon Thailand Facebook page before you join the queue.
Stamp it on PokéStamps
In our list of Pokémon Centers, Bangkok will be the third permanent one outside Japan, after Pokémon Center Singapore at Jewel Changi Airport and Pokémon Center Taipei in Xinyi. We plan to add it to the map once it opens. You will then be able to stamp your visit with a photo and a rating, like any other Center.
