Happitat opens 200 000 square metre Bangna site in Thailand
Commercial developer Happitat launched its 200 000 square metre development in Bangna on 23 August 2026 deploying 2 222 synchronized drones for opening celebrations
Bangkok, Thailand - The World's First Happiness Destination, Happitat, has officially opened its 200,000 square meter site at Bangna Km. 7 by CP Axtra Public Company Limited. The grand celebration featured a full day of activities and experiences, leading to a spectacular finale known as The Sky Canvas of Happiness. This involved the transformation of the forest and sky using over 2,222 drones, accompanied by music and performances.
In response to changing consumer behaviors, CP Axtra has been advancing its shopping centre business under the Happy & Healthy Mall concept. Happitat serves as the Master Model for Destination Creation, embodying the Happiness-Led Destination concept.
Visitors can enjoy Immersive Experiences through the largest and highest-resolution indoor digital display in Southeast Asia. The Butterfly Trail invites them to discover rare butterflies waiting to be set free, while the Forest of Time takes them on a mission to revive a sleeping forest. Whimsical Market offers more than 60 restaurants and cafés, along with Happitat's IP Characters and a Light & Sound Show.
The evening sky above Happitat became a canvas of happiness through The Sky Canvas of Happiness, featuring music, performances, and technology. Over 40 members of the MAHIDOL CHAMBER ORCHESTRA joined by Tor – Saksit, Violette Wautier, and WIM, with more than 2,222 drones adding to the spectacle. The celebration continued with performances from over 100 artists and celebrities, culminating in a special surprise from Chinese actor Zhou Yiran and an After Party with THE TOYS and Nittaya Boonsungnern.
Plans for new experiences, activities, and events are in the works, ensuring that Happitat remains a vibrant and inviting destination for people to return to, spend time, explore new things, and create lasting memories.
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