Bangkok Metro Networks Limited or BMN, which operates advertising media development business and commercial areas inside MRT stations, in collaboration with J&T Express Thailand, Thailand's major logistics business operator and a service provider of express parcel delivery across the country, introduces "Anywhere MRT Anywhere J&T" campaign to expand J&T Express service points inside 32 MRT Blue Line stations. All 32 branches are all opened today, both as standalone shops and shops in the Metro Mall area to allow MRT passengers and those who live nearby the stations to be able to conveniently send parcels throughout Thailand via J&T Express channels. The campaign is a revolutionary for commercial areas of the MRT stations as they become more fully integrated under the concept of The Happy Commercial Hub of MRT.
Mr. Witsuwat Amkaphet, Managing Director at Bangkok Metro Networks Limited (BMN), said "After the government has relaxed COVID restrictions, the number of passengers traveling by MRT and using services at the Metro Malls has continuously increased. Especially during the past few months as lockdown measures were eased, we found that BMN's commercial leased space in the MRT stations has attracted more attention. Therefore, BMN is encouraged to find the right partner to answer to the lifestyle of our customers, mainly passengers of the MRT. We have continuously studied the behavior and lifestyle of the customers and changing trends to be able to fulfill the needs of different lifestyle in each segment and in each station. Through the concept of "Put the Right Brand in the Right Location", we are committed to find the right shops to match the needs of our customers in each area."
"In the year 2021, logistics business is continuously growing. BMN has recently decided to collaborate with J&T Express to expand J&T Express service points inside the area of 32 out of a total of 38 MRT Blue Line stations, covering an area of 19 districts of Bangkok. The service points come in a form of standalone shops inside the stations and shops in the Metro Mall area. MRT passengers and those who live nearby the stations will be able to send parcels to anywhere in Thailand via J&T Express channels in a way that is faster and more convenient. In the future, we also plan to expand J&T Express service points in the MRT Blue Line to cover all 38 stations to revolutionize the lifestyle in the commercial area of the MRT stations, making them to be fully integrated under the concept of "The Happy Commercial Hub of MRT", which is considered as one of BMN's strategies to improve the area to become a Bangkok destination that will not only fulfill the lifestyles of MRT users, but will also expand the customer base in each area to be wider and more comprehensive. We have an in-depth analysis to lay out the concept of new areas and select the brands by taking into account how we can support the businesses in the surrounding areas of the MRT Blue Line in the best way possible," added Mr. Witsuwat.
"With our strength in terms of business potential of the Metro Mall area and the commercial area inside the MRT stations, we are confident that this will bring an advantage to our customers allowing them to access J&T Express services more easily. And with more traffic than in general shopping centers and clear customer segmentation plus reasonable rental rates, this partnership will strengthen the strategy of expanding J&T Express service points to be more comprehensive and more convenient for customers," concluded Mr. Witsuwat.
Mrs. Xiaoyu Chen, Head of Marketing and Communications, J&T Express Thailand, said "Over the past year, J&T Express has been committed to running our business under the concept of "One Step Forward" to increase service quality by focusing on adding business efficiency in various fields including sorting technology, vehicles and employees. Our key customers are online business entrepreneurs, and we want to let them "Express Your Online Business" through a variety of new and unprecedented services in Thailand offering more convenience and better meet their needs."
"Another strategy that is equally important is to expand our service point to be wider and more comprehensive. Partnering with BMN through the "Anywhere MRT, Anywhere J&T" campaign to create more J&T Express service points at MRT Blue Line station is a perfect choice to choose for us in terms of location advantages, numbers of users in the stations and facilities which will provide more convenience to J&T Express customers and MRT passengers as we deliver express parcels for them throughout Thailand. We are confident that our new drop points at 32 MRT stations which are opened today will provide a better and more comprehensive access to J&T Express services for customers J&T will continue striving for a better customer experience in the best possible way," added Mrs. Xiaoyu Chen.
For more information about J&T Express branches inside MRT stations and Metro Mall below:
- Monday-Friday: 07.00 - 20.00 HRS.
- Saturday - Sunday: 08.30 - 20.00 HRS.
J&T Drop Point at 32 MRT Stations
- Inside Metro Mall (5) Chatuchak Park, Phahon Yothin, Thailand Cultural Centre, Phra Ram 9, and Phetchaburi
- Underground Stations (12) Bang Sue, Kamphaeng Phet (open only on Saturday - Sunday) (closed for renovations without date settlement), Ratchadaphisek, Lat Phrao, Sutthisan, Sukhumvit, Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre, Khlong Toei, Lumphini, Hua Lamphong, Sanam Chai, and Itsaraphap
- Elevated Stations (15) Tha Phra, Bang Phai, Bang Wa, Phetkasem 48, Phasi Charoen, Bang Khae, Lak Song, Bang Pho, Bang O, Bang Phlat, Sirindhorn, Bang Yi Khan, Bang Khun Non, Charan 13, and Fai Chai