Lotus' Go Hua Na closing down

[GroveHillWanderer]

Was in the Lotus' Go on Petchkasem Rd just next to Vana Nava Water Park yesterday.

They were in the final throes of clearing all the produce off the shelves prior to closing the place down permanently.

There was so little stuff left that I would reckon by today it must be closed already.

Tremendously disappointed as it was so convenient for us (literally two minutes from our house) to buy little things we'd forgotten or needed on a rush basis.

Just a heads-up for anyone who lives nearby or occasionally shopped there.

[Big Boy]

A shame, but since Tesco pulled out, their products were getting less and less. We used to use it a lot on the way to Khao Tao Lake, but as the range of products decreased, it became pointless. We found more of what we wanted in the little 7-11 at Khao Tao.

The Lotus in Market Village is going downhill similarly.

[lomuamart]

The one close to me is closing from 2-5am.
Don't forget that Lotus is now owned by the same business family as 7-11, Macro.

[HHTel]

Agreed, BB. That particular site was going down long before Lotus. That store could have flourished if they'd put in a manager 'worth his salt'. They had shelves full of stock that don't sell (slow movers). 'Every day' items were becoming non-existent. I used it a lot when it first opened. But I've rarely used it of late and when I do they don't have what I want. A typical example was a couple of weeks ago I needed spaghetti sauce. Plenty of spaghetti/pasta. When I asked the staff - "Sorry, don't have" which was becoming a classic answer.
You're quite right in that 7/11 is a better option in my area.

[Ratsima]

The Lotus Express (?) in Cha Am also closed a few months ago. I guess it was too close to the big Lotus's that opened about a year ago.

On the other hand, 7Elevens keep opening all over the place.

[Ralfredo]

What are the best alternatives for ordinary grocery shopping these days? We are located close to the east end of Soi 112 and used to frequent Lotus Hua Na rather often.

I, of course, know about Bluport and Market Village, but are there any alternatives to 7/11 closer to Soi 112 these days? Mini Big C on Soi 102 is one, but that's more or less another 7/11. G Supermarket on 94/88 or Lotus Express on 88 are two alternatives, but I would prefer something more nearby.

Are there any other grocery stores in the area that I might be unaware of? I read somewhere that "something" might open at the east end of Soi 114. Does anyone have more information regarding this?

[Jack_Batty]

What are the best alternatives for ordinary grocery shopping these days? We are located close to the east end of Soi 112 and used to frequent Lotus Hua Na rather often.

I, of course, know about Bluport and Market Village, but are there any alternatives to 7/11 closer to Soi 112 these days? Mini Big C on Soi 102 is one, but that's more or less another 7/11. G Supermarket on 94/88 or Lotus Express on 88 are two alternatives, but I would prefer something more nearby.

Are there any other grocery stores in the area that I might be unaware of? I read somewhere that "something" might open at the east end of Soi 114. Does anyone have more information regarding this?

A fairly large Lotus just opened on 102, south side of the street, across from the mini Big C.

[Ralfredo]

Great news! Perfect location, will check it out! Thanks! Must be just east of the first 7/11?

[caller]

Great news! Perfect location, will check it out! Thanks! Must be just east of the first 7/11?

Next to it. A thread here recently stated the store on 114 will be a cj store.

[Jack_Batty]

Great news! Perfect location, will check it out! Thanks! Must be just east of the first 7/11?

Next to it. A thread here recently stated the store on 114 will be a cj store.

I drove by it last week. Already open.

[HHTel]

It's been open for a couple of weeks. Very disappointed with the stock. I've been in 2 or 3 times and left with nothing. I find that the nearby 7/11 is better for my needs.

[Ralfredo]

Are we talking about a cj store as in https://cjstore.in/ ?

I'm not familiar with these stores, but they seem to be very specialized in training/nutrition/diet/health. Am I right or wrong?

[hhinner]

Are we talking about a cj store as in https://cjstore.in/ ?

I'm not familiar with these stores, but they seem to be very specialized in training/nutrition/diet/health. Am I right or wrong?

As in https://www.cjexpress.co.th/

[GroveHillWanderer]

Are we talking about a cj store as in https://cjstore.in/ ?

I'm not familiar with these stores, but they seem to be very specialized in training/nutrition/diet/health. Am I right or wrong?

No, nothing to do with that, which seems to be an Indian store.

This is a Thai supermarket chain, seemingly called CJ Express according to their website, though the logo on the store at 114 says CJ more.

https://www.cjexpress.co.th/

[HHTel]

I think the 'CJ More' is just an acknowledgement that it's smaller than the norm, much like Lotus Express and Min Big C.