The Central Group owned by the Chirathivat family, said it would list its unit Central Retail Corporation Limited, combining retail businesses in Thailand, Vietnam and Italy. Taking the business public would allow Central to better engage with international partners, attract talent and take advantage of capital markets, Central Group's President, Yol Phokasub told reporters. Central Group intends to file for the listing by the year-end, Phokasub said, but declined to give any further details.