Bangkok's Tokyu store to close in latest exit by Japanese retailer

Pandemic deals knockout blow to location that survived Asian financial crisis

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The Tokyu store in Bangkok had been popular among locals and tourists. (Photo by Hiroshi Murayama) 

MARIMI KISHIMOTO, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- Japan's Tokyu Department Store plans to close its Bangkok location after a string of difficulties, Nikkei learned Tuesday, with a lack of tourist traffic the last straw.

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