{
  "id": 6746234,
  "title": "Tsutaya Bookstore sets October 20 opening for first Thai branch at One Bangkok",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/11/tsutaya-bookstore-sets-october-20-opening-for-first-thai-branch-at",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-11T09:31:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Thaiger",
    "slug": "the-thaiger",
    "url": "https://thethaiger.com/news/bangkok/tsutaya-bookstore-thailand-opens-first-branch-at-one-bangkok"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Tsutaya Bookstore, a Japanese chain, will inaugurate its first branch in Thailand on October 20 at One Bangkok. The legacy bookstore, which previously rented videos and DVDs in Thailand from 2000 to 2017, is now focusing on literature, business, art, lifestyle and children's books. The new store spans over 1,000 square meters across two floors, reflecting Japanese design principles. Tsutaya Bookstore Thailand will offer more than 50,000 titles in Thai and English, alongside a children's and manga zone with over 15,000 children's titles and licensed anime merchandise. A Thai Art Exhibition Corner will showcase young Thai artists, while a cafe featuring food and beverages from Wawee Coffee and Cocoa Dutch complements the bookstore. The grand opening coincides with Tsutaya's presence in Thailand, following a shift from its former rental business.",
  "summary": "Japan's TSUTAYA BOOKSTORE opens its first Thailand branch on 20 October 2026 at The Storeys in One Bangkok, a partnership with Asia Books stocking over 50,000 titles. The story Tsutaya Bookstore sets October 20 opening for first Thai branch at One Bangkok as seen on Thaiger News .",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}