In Plato’s allegory, people were trapped by ignorance inside a cave. In a Bangkok mall, the cave is where knowledge is found.
Thailand’s top stationary and lifestyle chain B2S has unveiled a visually arresting attraction for avid readers with curvy wooden shelves, a mirrored ceiling, and photogenic “book cave” with a vast selection of over 10,000 stationary and book titles in Thai and English at its new Think Space in Central Chidlom shopping mall.
The 1,000sqm space opened just last week and also provides art and craft supplies, IT gadgets and the child-oriented Play & Learn Space. The space in the future will host workshops and panel discussions.
With the evolution of digital media, people’s behavior and attitudes have changed, forcing bookstores and retailers to adapt or die. Many bookstores have closed or scaled down or reoriented their businesses to…
