OR and Centara Plan 50 Budget Hotels Across Thailand by 2031
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In 50 words
Thailand’s PTT Oil and Retail Business (OR) and Central Plaza Hotel (CENTEL) are moving ahead with a nationwide budget-hotel venture. Six prototype properties are planned across major destinations, with openings beginning in 2027. The partners aim to expand to 50 locations by 2031, with rooms starting around THB 800.
Why it matters
The partnership combines OR’s nationwide PTT Station network with Centara’s hospitality expertise, potentially transforming service stations into overnight travel hubs. OR holds 49% of the joint venture and CENTEL 51%, targeting tourists, motorists and business travellers with affordable, accessible accommodation. KAOHOON INTERNATIONAL
What's next
The first six hotels are planned for Phuket, Kanchanaburi, Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya, Hat Yai, Chonburi and Bangkok. They are expected to open progressively during 2027–2028, before the partners accelerate expansion toward 50 properties nationwide by 2031.
Key dates
- Feb 2026: OR reveals budget-hotel concept
- Apr 2026: OR and Centara sign joint-venture agreement
- 2027–2028: Six prototype hotels progressively open
- 2031: Target of 50 locations across Thailand.
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Sources
- kaohooninternational.comView original →
