Swedish Ambassador Anna Hammargren joined the IKEA Thailand anniversary celebration as the retailer marked 15 years in the country and its expansion to six stores.
In a press release published on 4 November, IKEA confirmed her attendance alongside employees, customers and business partners.
Leonie Hoskin, Retail Manager for IKEA Thailand and Vietnam, credited staff, customers, creators and partners with helping the business develop its presence in Thailand.
IKEA Thailand anniversary brings a special collection
The retailer introduced an anniversary collection combining Thai influences with its Swedish design identity.
It includes “Lost and Found” socks sold individually, allowing customers to replace a missing sock or mix different designs. Numbers on the socks help customers identify matching pairs.
The collection also features tote bags, headscarves, specially designed FRAKTA bags, pins and keyrings.
Alongside the celebrations, IKEA reported sales of more than 9,000 METOD kitchens in Thailand over the past year, generating approximately 300 million baht.
From Bangna to northeastern Thailand
IKEA opened its first Thai store in Bangna on 3 November 2011. Fifteen years later, the company has extended its reach to northeastern Thailand.
Its latest location opened at Lotus Khon Kaen 1 on 30 October 2026. ScandAsia previously reported on the plans for the Khon Kaen store.
According to IKEA’s opening announcement, the 850-square-metre store features 11 display rooms and 39 product display areas, with more than 1,400 products represented.
Customers can take home more than 300 items immediately. The location also offers planning services and Click & Collect, allowing shoppers to order online and collect their purchases at the store.
A Swedish Bites section offers food, snacks and drinks, while the store operates with cashless payments.
The Khon Kaen opening gives customers in the northeast a local place to explore furniture displays, plan home projects and collect online purchases.
Source: IKEA Thailand
