Golden Mile Complex

Tenants and workers at Golden Mile Complex share their memories and plans as the conserved building closes a chapter.

One of the reasons is that the rent there is low – only about S$800 to S$1,000 a month for the third-floor unit that he’s renting. The supermarket will close in the middle of April, to prepare for its move to Aperia Mall in Kallang. people say this is a little Thailand, because of the food,” she said. Thai restauranteur Nongkhai Donsada, 62, who has run Nong Khai Beer House for 18 years, called the community there her family, and said that the buiding feels “same as Thailand”. For the last 14 years, the troupe has been commissioned to perform a blessing dance there at least once or twice a month, she shared. In 30 years, Mr Teo has seen the supermarket double from its original size of less than 5,000 sq ft to about 10,000 sq ft. The supermarket occupies multiple combined units on the second floor, with a walkway in the middle. Because if I don’t, they sure don’t know (how to), I’m the only one who’s familiar with all of this.” The building became a Thai enclave because it was a stop for tour buses from Thailand and Malaysia. The supermarket opened in Golden Mile Complex in 1985. After this new store, I want to retire,” Mr Teo said with a chuckle. The 61-year-old started working at the supermarket in May 1993, as one of its first few Chinese employees.