{"id":199490,"date":"2026-07-16T14:29:21","date_gmt":"2026-07-16T07:29:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/?p=199490"},"modified":"2026-07-17T14:34:03","modified_gmt":"2026-07-17T07:34:03","slug":"cloud-11-official-opening","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thestorythailand.com\/en\/cloud-11-official-opening\/","title":{"rendered":"Cloud 11 opens in Bangkok as South Sukhumvit\u2019s new creative economy hub"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Cloud 11, a new destination dedicated to the creative industries, has officially opened. With an investment exceeding THB 20 billion and spanning over 250,000 square meters, the development serves as a creative infrastructure platform connecting creators, brands, investors, and consumers to drive Thailand\u2019s creative economy. Thailand’s creative economy is currently valued at over THB 1.4 trillion, representing approximately 8% of the country\u2019s GDP and employing over one million people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Paul Sirisant, Chief Executive Officer of Cloud 11,<\/strong> stated that Thai films, television series, music, games, and creative content are gaining international recognition. To sustain this momentum, the industry requires robust infrastructure that links businesses, brands, investors, and consumers. Cloud 11 was built to provide this ecosystem, fostering experimentation, connecting ideas, and creating new business opportunities for long-term industry growth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designed as an integrated destination for the creative economy, Cloud 11 supports cross-business collaboration, enabling creators, entrepreneurs, and investors to partner within a single ecosystem. The project is built around “11 Passion Engines” comprising Food, Fashion, Film, Music, Dance, Art, Sports & Wellness, Gaming, Content Creation, Festivals, and Urban Park. These sectors form a multidisciplinary platform to convert creative concepts into commercial opportunities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The ecosystem features purpose-built infrastructure, including professional content production studios, music recording studios, galleries, event venues, and cinemas. Cloud 11 has invested over THB 1 billion in content production facilities, featuring international-standard film and recording studios, dance rehearsal spaces, post-production facilities, and live commerce studios directly connected to office workspaces.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To foster international business opportunities, Cloud 11 is developing a global network of partnerships with domestic and international organizations to attract talent, investors, and brands. Furthermore, the project has received investment promotion privileges from Thailand\u2019s Board of Investment (BOI), offering incentives to international content creation and entertainment companies establishing offices in Thailand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Cloud 11\u2019s partners include the 1500 Sound Academy from the U.S., Doc Club & Friends, Trendy Gallery, Pad Thai Padel, SM True, theCOMMONS, TrueVisions, Kantana, and Cat Radio. From its opening day, the site offers retail outlets, restaurants, and lifestyle spaces, with more options planned for future phases.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Key highlights among the launch partners include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n