Pattaya 
2020-03-06 The 7-Eleven convenience store, which is almost everywhere in Thailand, has opened a large, energy-efficient, eco-friendly branch on Soi Phatthaya Tai 10, in Pattaya's "City That Never Sleeps." The design of the store resembles a two-story luxury cruise ship. Quickly, this "Instagram-famous small 7 store" has become a popular "check-in" spot for tourists!
Design Features
This 7-Eleven store was designed in collaboration with Charoen Pokphand (CP ALL) Group and Thailand's Eastern University, with a "marine" theme. The exterior is decorated like a cruise ship, immersing customers in an aquarium-like atmosphere—how cool is that!
There are four key features in the design:
1. The store promotes "energy conservation" by using solar panels on the roof, reducing electricity consumption by 50% daily.
2. The convenience store has charging stations for electric vehicles.
3. The store uses energy-efficient LED lighting to reduce electricity consumption by another 30%.
4. Insulated glass walls surround the store to reduce heat and UV intensity, naturally cooling the space and saving on air conditioning costs.
Interior Environment
While Thailand has many 7-Eleven convenience stores, this one isn't the largest in size, but it is the most stylishly decorated and has the most comprehensive features. If this store claims second place, no other store dares to claim first!
The store's design features an ocean and ship theme. Above the checkout counter, there is a 6-meter-wide LED screen continuously displaying underwater life from the Gulf of Thailand. The overall decoration and design are modern and impressive.
Whether you're shopping, relaxing, or taking a break, you'll have a wonderful experience here!
Smart Employees
The most technologically advanced feature of the store is its "smart employees." These little robots are not just decorative with LED screens, but interactive robots that patrol the store, greeting customers with enthusiasm!
Visitors to this store can interact with them and receive surprising responses!
Variety of Products
The convenience store offers a variety of snacks, colorful iced drinks, and souvenirs.
Each 7-Eleven store in Thailand has slightly different products, and some items aren't available at every location. However, the products available at this flagship store are usually unique and special.
Mini Restaurant
In addition to the usual convenience store, coffee shop, and bakery, there's a unique mini restaurant that offers a variety of delicious foods, from buns and sandwiches to porridge, fried rice, and various rice dishes. They offer a "Chinese, English, and Thai" menu with dishes like Japanese fried chicken rice for 69 baht, tuna salad for 59 baht, and an American ham sandwich for 55 baht. Prices are just slightly higher than street food.
Second-Floor Lounge
Up the stairs, you can enjoy a panoramic view of the entire convenience store.
The diversified 7-Eleven store has a small coffee shop on the second floor, offering Thai milk tea, iced green tea, cappuccinos, and lattes, with drinks priced up to 55 baht. The iced drinks are made with quality ingredients, and the taste and texture are excellent.
They also provide desks with power outlets and comfortable sofas, so if your phone is out of charge, you can come here to recharge, enjoy the air conditioning, and sip a coffee. Unlike other 7-Elevens that serve local residents, this store is mainly a place for locals and tourists to explore, check-in, and take photos.
Surrounding Area
Outside the store, there is a parking lot for cars, motorcycles, and bicycles, all equipped with charging stations. There are also a few outdoor dining areas where you can eat, drink, and relax under the shade of umbrellas.
What makes customers feel extra warm is that this 7-Eleven has its own public restrooms, and the interior decoration is quite unique! They are free to use and are cleaned regularly, maintaining a high standard of hygiene.
If you are visiting Pattaya, don't forget to stop by and check it out!
