In its Destination Retail report, JLL noted that Bangkok has a Cross-Border Retailer Attractiveness Index of 156 and is ranked 18th overall. The report is based on a survey of 240 leading retail brands across 140 cities globally. The cities account for 36% of global GDP, 13% of the world’s population and one third of the world’s consumer spending. The index shows, for each case, the presence of retailers, relative to the average of 100. Bangkok is classified as a Growth Retail City. JLL highlights the recent opening of EmQuartier, Central Westgate and Central Festival East Villa.

Source : JLL/Apr 2016/Bangkok/RET