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Practical guides to getting to Patama Places on Phutthamonthon Sai 1, with nearby services and places to know before your stay.

Sai Tai Mai History: Why Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal Moved

Sai Tai Mai history is the story of three main locations and two permanent moves: Fai Chai, Pinklao and Taling Chan. Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal did not begin at its present location on Borommaratchachonnani Road. As the city expanded, the meaning of “old” and “new” changed with it.

Bangkok Bus Terminal on Borommaratchachonnani Road, known as Sai Tai Mai. Station reference photograph; date unconfirmed.

Bangkok Bus Terminal on Borommaratchachonnani Road, known as Sai Tai Mai. Station reference photograph; date unconfirmed.
Photo and source: BusAndVan

How many times has Bangkok’s Southern Bus Terminal moved?

  • 1960: Fai Chai. The first terminal opened on 1 January on Charan Sanit Wong Road.
  • 1989: Pinklao. The terminal relocated to the Borommaratchachonnani Road area near the Sirindhorn interchange. This later became known as the old Southern Bus Terminal.
  • 2007: Taling Chan. Services moved in stages to today’s Sai Tai Mai on Borommaratchachonnani Road, near Phutthamonthon Sai 1.

The chronology is supported by MGR Online’s retrospective on Bangkok bus terminals. Three locations mean two permanent relocations. Temporary emergency operations are counted separately.

Fai Chai: the first Southern Bus Terminal

The original terminal served southern Thailand from the Fai Chai area. Passengers could continue towards Phran Nok pier and cross the river into central Bangkok, according to Kinyupen’s historical account.

Historical Southern Bus Terminal / Fai Chai area photograph from Kinyupen’s retrospective; date unconfirmed (image 1).

Historical Southern Bus Terminal / Fai Chai area photograph from Kinyupen’s retrospective; date unconfirmed (image 1).
Photo and source: Kinyupen; original credits: rottourthai.com / Yon Adit Wan Wan

Historical Southern Bus Terminal / Fai Chai area photograph from Kinyupen’s retrospective; date unconfirmed (image 2).

Historical Southern Bus Terminal / Fai Chai area photograph from Kinyupen’s retrospective; date unconfirmed (image 2).
Photo and source: Kinyupen; original credits: rottourthai.com / Yon Adit Wan Wan

Why did it move to Pinklao in 1989?

The surrounding community grew into an urban area. Large coaches entering and leaving the terminal contributed to congestion on Charan Sanit Wong Road and nearby streets. Kinyupen links this pressure to the 1989 move. Pinklao was therefore the “new” terminal for one generation, before becoming the “old” terminal for the next.

Historical Southern Bus Terminal / Fai Chai area photograph from Kinyupen’s retrospective; date unconfirmed (image 3).

Historical Southern Bus Terminal / Fai Chai area photograph from Kinyupen’s retrospective; date unconfirmed (image 3).
Photo and source: Kinyupen; original credits: rottourthai.com / Yon Adit Wan Wan

Pinklao: yesterday’s new terminal

The second site was in the Pinklao area near the Sirindhorn interchange. Once the main operation shifted farther west, the Pinklao site became widely known as Sai Tai Gao, the old Southern Bus Terminal. When reading memories or looking at archive photographs, always check which place and period the writer means.

A later view of services at the old Southern Bus Terminal in Pinklao; not a photograph of its 1989 opening.

A later view of services at the old Southern Bus Terminal in Pinklao; not a photograph of its 1989 opening.
Photo and source: Thailand Ferry Booking

Why move to Taling Chan, and when did it open?

The move towards Phutthamonthon Sai 1 provided room for buses and passengers and additional ways to access the station. Home.co.th’s Pinklao neighbourhood article describes the relocation in terms of accommodating coaches and vans and improving terminal access.

There are two dates to distinguish. A contemporary MGR report dated 30 October 2007 announced that services travelling from Chumphon southwards would begin using the new terminal on 1 November 2007, while giving 3 December 2007 as the scheduled formal relocation date. The transition was phased, rather than a single move on one day.

Sai Tai Mai terminal scene from the SiamBangkokMap gallery; date unconfirmed (image 1).

Sai Tai Mai terminal scene from the SiamBangkokMap gallery; date unconfirmed (image 1).
Photo and source: SiamBangkokMap

Sai Tai Mai terminal scene from the SiamBangkokMap gallery; date unconfirmed (image 2).

Sai Tai Mai terminal scene from the SiamBangkokMap gallery; date unconfirmed (image 2).
Photo and source: SiamBangkokMap

The temporary move during the 2011 floods

There was also an emergency relocation. Thai PBS reported on 23 November 2011 that normal services were returning to Borommaratchachonnani Road after operating temporarily at Holland Beer on Rama II Road because flooding had disrupted access. This does not make it a fourth permanent terminal.

Where is Sai Tai Mai today?

Sources reviewed on 25 October 2026 still identify services at Bangkok Bus Terminal, Borommaratchachonnani Road, Taling Chan. A Public Relations Department timetable announcement dated 16 March 2026 lists Sai Tai Mai departures. Some southbound services use Mo Chit 2 or other boarding points, so the terminal printed on your ticket takes priority.

Reports about proposed future relocations or redevelopment should not be read as proof that a move has already happened.

Sai Tai Center market near the bus terminal, from SiamBangkokMap; date unconfirmed. This is not a boarding platform.

Sai Tai Center market near the bus terminal, from SiamBangkokMap; date unconfirmed. This is not a boarding platform.
Photo and source: SiamBangkokMap

Night-time view of Sai Tai Center market near the terminal, from SiamBangkokMap; date unconfirmed.

Night-time view of Sai Tai Center market near the terminal, from SiamBangkokMap; date unconfirmed.
Photo and source: SiamBangkokMap

Before travelling: avoid the wrong terminal

  • Use the full name “Sai Tai Mai, Borommaratchachonnani Road, Taling Chan” when that is what your ticket specifies.
  • Confirm your operator, departure time and boarding point; a southern destination alone does not identify the terminal.
  • Allow time for traffic, luggage and locating your boarding area.
  • Photographs here show different periods, not live counter layouts or current bus timetables.

Stay on Phutthamonthon Sai 1 before your onward journey

If you need an overnight stay or monthly accommodation in western Bangkok, explore Patama Places Sai 1 rooms and location and contact details. Confirm availability, check-in arrangements and the route from your actual arrival terminal before booking. Travel time depends on traffic; proximity should not be interpreted as walking distance.

More local history: Seacon Bangkae, from Future Park to today.

Frequently asked questions

How many permanent Southern Bus Terminal locations have there been?

Three main sites: Fai Chai, Pinklao and Taling Chan, representing two permanent moves.

Does “old Southern Bus Terminal” mean Fai Chai or Pinklao?

It depends on the period. Older accounts may mean Fai Chai, while later usage commonly means Pinklao.

Do all buses to southern Thailand leave from Sai Tai Mai?

Do not assume so. Check the boarding point on your ticket and confirm it with your operator.

อ่านภาษาไทย: ประวัติสายใต้ใหม่

Reviewed: 25 October 2026. Images are displayed from their source websites with credits and links. Copyright remains with each image owner. Article publication dates are not confirmed photography dates.

Seacon Bangkae History: From Future Park to Today

Seacon Bangkae history begins with a different name: Future Park Bangkae. The shopping centre on Phet Kasem Road has been home to Japanese department store Yaohan, Robinson and Carrefour, before a major renovation gave the building its familiar Seacon identity. For guests staying at Patama Places on Phutthamonthon Sai 1, its story offers a way to get to know the surrounding neighbourhood.

Seacon Bangkae after its facade renovation. Design completed in 2012; photography date unconfirmed.

Seacon Bangkae after its facade renovation. Design completed in 2012; photography date unconfirmed.
Photo and source: Architects 49 (A49)

What was Seacon Bangkae called before?

The centre originally opened as Future Park Bangkae on 1 December 1993, under Uniwes Land Public Company Limited. Robinson and Yaohan were major department stores within the complex, with EGV cinema later becoming another important attraction. This account is documented in Sakhon Online’s report on the centre’s history and reopening.

Despite the Bangkae name, the shopping centre is on Phet Kasem Road in Bang Wa, Phasi Charoen district, Bangkok. Knowing the district helps distinguish it from other shopping destinations in the wider Bang Khae area.

The former Future Park Bangkae building before its Seacon transformation; photography date unconfirmed.

The former Future Park Bangkae building before its Seacon transformation; photography date unconfirmed.
Photo and source: SoiDB

Another view of the former Future Park Bangkae building; photography date unconfirmed.

Another view of the former Future Park Bangkae building; photography date unconfirmed.
Photo and source: SoiDB

Yaohan, Robinson and Carrefour: different memories of one mall

Visitors from different generations may remember the building through different stores. Yaohan occupied part of the centre before closing. In 2001, Carrefour leased space on the basement and first floors that had previously housed Yaohan, according to MGR Online’s retrospective on Robinson Bangkae.

These were businesses inside the shopping centre. Their names should not be confused with evidence of what occupied the land before the mall was built.

An archive photograph from the Future Park Bangkae collection; photography date unconfirmed.

An archive photograph from the Future Park Bangkae collection; photography date unconfirmed.
Photo and source: SoiDB

When did Future Park become Seacon Bangkae?

After the Seacon group acquired the centre, it closed for renovation on 1 August 2010. It officially reopened as Seacon Bangkae on 15 September 2012, as reported by Sakhon Online. The change involved extensive renovation of the existing building as well as a new name.

Architects 49 records completion of its facade renovation project in 2012. Orange aluminium composite panels and openings for natural light helped create the renewed exterior. The architect’s Seacon Bangkae project page provides photographs and an explanation of the design.

The frontage during renovation, around 2011, as presented in LivingPop’s Street View comparison.

The frontage during renovation, around 2011, as presented in LivingPop’s Street View comparison.
Photo and source: Google Street View / LivingPop

The later Seacon Bangkae view in LivingPop’s comparison article, published in 2019.

The later Seacon Bangkae view in LivingPop’s comparison article, published in 2019.
Photo and source: Google Street View / LivingPop

What was on the land before Future Park Bangkae?

The earlier use of this specific plot has not been verified from the sources reviewed. It would be misleading to describe it as a former orchard, rice field or factory based only on the history of the surrounding district.

A research document held by Chiang Mai University Library discusses investment in the company developing Future Park Bangkae around 1992. It does not establish what occupied the site before construction. Earlier aerial photography or land records would be needed to resolve that question.

Another view of the Seacon Bangkae facade renovation project by Architects 49.

Another view of the Seacon Bangkae facade renovation project by Architects 49.
Photo and source: Architects 49 (A49)

Seacon Bangkae timeline

  • 1993: Future Park Bangkae opens on 1 December.
  • 2001: Carrefour takes space formerly occupied by Yaohan.
  • 2010: The centre closes for renovation on 1 August.
  • 2012: Seacon Bangkae officially opens on 15 September.

Where to see old photographs

These collections show different stages of the shopping centre. None of the sources below establishes the appearance of the site before the mall was built.

Aerial view of Seacon Bangkae’s solar rooftop, from a report published in 2022.

Aerial view of Seacon Bangkae’s solar rooftop, from a report published in 2022.
Photo and source: MGR Online

Staying near Seacon Bangkae: Patama Places Sai 1

Patama Places offers daily rooms and monthly accommodation on Phutthamonthon Sai 1, providing a base for visitors with plans in the Bang Khae and Phasi Charoen area. The property’s website describes Seacon Bangkae as approximately 10 minutes away. Journey time depends on the route and traffic; this should not be read as a walking-time estimate.

See Patama Places accommodation information or call +66 81 626 3620 to confirm availability and discuss your travel plans before arriving.

Frequently asked questions

Is Seacon Bangkae the former Future Park Bangkae?

Yes. The existing shopping centre was renovated and officially reopened under the Seacon Bangkae name in September 2012.

Was the site a factory or farmland before the mall?

That has not been verified for this specific plot. This article does not present either claim as established history.

อ่านบทความภาษาไทย: ประวัติซีคอนบางแค

Reviewed: 25 October 2026. Photographs are displayed from their source websites, with credit and a source link beneath each image. Copyright remains with the respective image owners.

How to Get to Patama Places Sai 1: Map and Travel Tips

Visiting Patama Places Sai 1 for the first time? Keep this guide handy for the address, map link and a few useful checks before you leave. Start with the property name on your booking: Patama Places Sai 1 and Patama Places Somboonsub are at different locations.

Where is Patama Places Sai 1?

565/1 Phutthamonthon Sai 1 Road, Bang Duan, Phasi Charoen, Bangkok 10160.

Open the Patama Places Sai 1 map

Before starting navigation, check that the destination address matches the one above. If someone is driving you, share this map link so you are both using the same pin.

Coming by car, taxi or ride-hailing app

Search for “Patama Places Phutthamonthon Sai 1” and check the address again. If several results appear, choose the one at 565/1 Phutthamonthon Sai 1 Road. Allow time for traffic based on the map app on your travel day.

If you have several bags or want to ask about parking, call 081-626-3620 before arrival. If you are nearby but unsure of the entrance, ask your driver to stop somewhere safe, then contact us with your current location.

Travelling from Bang Wa or Sai Tai Mai

If you arrive at Bang Wa station or the Southern Bus Terminal (Sai Tai Mai), open the Sai 1 map pin and set your actual location as the starting point. Compare the onward travel options with your luggage and schedule in mind.

Before booking a ride, send the driver the pin and confirm “Patama Places Sai 1”. Check travel time and fares on the day, as both can vary.

Check that your booking is not for Somboonsub

If your confirmation says Patama Places Somboonsub, your destination is 408/1–10 Soi Phetkasem 68, Bang Khae Nuea, Bang Khae, Bangkok 10160.

Use the Patama Places Somboonsub map instead. If you are unsure which property you booked, send your booking details to Patama Places on LINE before setting off.

A quick checklist before you leave

  • Match the property name on your booking with the map pin.
  • Save 081-626-3620 so you can contact us near arrival.
  • Confirm check-in hours and instructions, especially for a late arrival.
  • If driving, ask about the entrance and parking in advance.

Need help finding the entrance?

Call 081-626-3620 or message us on LINE. Tell us which property you booked and where you are. You can also check both addresses on our contact page.

Ounruean Clinic in Taling Chan: Services, Location and Appointments

Staying around Phutthamonthon Sai 1 or Bang Khae and looking into Thai traditional healthcare nearby? Ounruean Clinic in Taling Chan is one place to contact. Here is a practical introduction based on the clinic’s own website, with services, location and booking details to help you plan your visit.

What kind of clinic is Ounruean?

Ounruean offers Thai traditional and applied Thai traditional medicine services. Its website describes assessment and advice from an applied Thai traditional medicine practitioner, with care considered for each visitor.

If this is your first visit, start by explaining what you would like help with. You can then discuss suitable services and book a time, rather than choosing a treatment on your own.

Services to ask about

The clinic lists services at its premises and selected home visits, including:

  • Therapeutic massage and herbal compresses, with compress use assessed by the practitioner.
  • Wellness and oil massage; ask about the session format and duration before booking.
  • Herbal steam at the clinic.
  • Postpartum care, including clinic and home programmes and lactation massage listed by the clinic.

See the clinic’s service information and confirm current prices, duration and conditions directly before booking.

Illustration of an appointment calendar on a phone beside a notebook and herbal compress
Contact the clinic and confirm your appointment before travelling — illustration.

Before your first appointment

Tell the clinic which service or concern you want to discuss and when you would like to visit. Let the practitioner know about any existing medical conditions, medicines, pregnancy or recovery from illness so they can assess suitability.

Ask how long to allow, what the visit will cost and what to bring. For a home visit, give your location and confirm coverage. A home service listing does not mean every treatment is available at your accommodation.

Getting to Ounruean Clinic

62 Atsawaphichet Road, Bang Ramat, Taling Chan, Bangkok 10170.

Open the clinic’s contact page and map to check the destination, and call ahead for opening hours and availability.

If travelling from Patama Places, choose the property where you are actually staying as your starting point. Patama Places Sai 1 and Patama Places Somboonsub are different locations. Check your route and travel time on the day; our contact page lists the accommodation details.

Contact and booking

Booking before you leave helps you confirm the appointment, service and time needed, especially if you have other plans that day.

Information checked against the clinic’s website on 18 October 2026. This is an introduction to its published services, not a first-hand treatment review.