Bangkok's Pokémon Center to feature Shaymin as signature character in December 2026 opening

Thailand's first permanent Pokémon Center is set to open in Bangkok's centralwOrld in December 2026, featuring Shaymin as the signature Pokémon and promising an immersive fan experience with exclusive merchandise and events.

Pokémon’s first store in Thailand is set to open in December 2026, with the Bangkok branch taking pride of place on the sixth floor of centralwOrld. The company has now confirmed that Shaymin, the mythical Grass-type Pokémon, will serve as the location’s signature character, with Pikachu appearing alongside it in the shop’s branding.

According to the official Pokémon update, both characters will also welcome visitors at the entrance, a detail that points to the more theatrical, experiential format Pokémon Center stores are known for. The Bangkok outlet is being pitched as a destination for fans as much as a retail space, with the company promising a broad range of official merchandise.

The launch will make Bangkok home to Thailand’s first permanent Pokémon Center and the brand’s third overseas branch, after Singapore and Taipei. Earlier details said Pokémon (Thailand) had signed a lease with Central Pattana for the centralwOrld site, and at the time the company described the store as the largest Pokémon Center outside Japan.

Like other Pokémon Center locations, the Bangkok store is expected to go beyond merchandising and host fan events, including trading card game competitions and special activities. Some reports have also suggested Thailand-exclusive goods may be part of the offer when the shop opens its doors later this year.