What To Know
- The agreement involves the sale of a massive 158-rai (approximately 252,800 square metres) land plot located within ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway project, a next-generation industrial and innovation zone in Chachoengsao province.
- With construction set to begin in the second quarter of 2026 and operations slated for 2027, the facility is poised to become a central command post for MR D.
Bangkok Companies: ARAYA Land Development, one of Thailand’s rising stars in industrial estate innovation, has struck a landmark deal with home improvement and lifestyle retail giant MR D.I.Y. The agreement involves the sale of a massive 158-rai (approximately 252,800 square metres) land plot located within ARAYA – The Eastern Gateway project, a next-generation industrial and innovation zone in Chachoengsao province. The site will soon be transformed into a cutting-edge logistics and distribution hub for MR D.I.Y., complete with a high-tech Automated Storage and Retrieval System (ASRS).
MR D.I.Y purchases a massive land plot in ARAYA Land for setting up of its logistics & distribution hub
Image Credit: MR D.I.Y
With construction set to begin in the second quarter of 2026 and operations slated for 2027, the facility is poised to become a central command post for MR D.I.Y.’s nationwide supply chain. Strategically positioned, the ARAYA Industrial Estate offers seamless access to Thailand’s primary highways, ports, expressways, and major airports—key factors that influenced MR D.I.Y.’s decision. This Bangkok Companies news report highlights how this deal reflects a strong alignment between logistics readiness and the operational demands of a fast-expanding retail brand.
The distribution centre will serve not just as a warehouse, but as an innovation-driven logistics nucleus that supports MR D.I.Y.’s aggressive expansion across Thailand and the wider ASEAN market. The move is expected to significantly boost ARAYA’s ecosystem, making it more attractive to retail and supply chain players seeking efficiency, scale, and connectivity. The estate is already known for its modern utilities and high-quality infrastructure, which further cements its position as a magnet for forward-thinking enterprises.
Ms. Kamonkarn Kongkathong, Managing Director of ARAYA Land Development, emphasized the broader implications of the agreement. “This development reflects investor trust and underlines our role in driving local economic growth, fostering job creation, and supporting key Thai industries,” she said. She further noted that the arrival of MR D.I.Y. will draw related sectors to invest in the surrounding region, intensifying industrial activity and establishing ARAYA as a new logistics nerve centre in Eastern Thailand.
The MR D.I.Y. project serves as a powerful endorsement of ARAYA’s long-term vision for integrated development. With continued investment in quality infrastructure and investor-friendly policies, ARAYA Land Development is positioning itself as a critical catalyst for Thailand’s industrial future. By luring in top-tier players like MR D.I.Y., the estate is fast becoming a nexus where innovation meets logistics excellence.
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