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.
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.
Photo and source: SoiDB
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.
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.
Photo and source: Google Street View / LivingPop
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.
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.
- SoiDB’s Future Park Bangkae photo album: historical building photographs; shooting dates are unconfirmed.
- LivingPop’s Bangkok Street View comparison: see the Phet Kasem Road section for the renovation period and a later view. The article was published in 2019.
- Architects 49’s facade renovation photographs: the project was completed in 2012; this is not a confirmed photography date.
- MGR Online’s aerial view of the solar rooftop: published with a 2022 report.
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.
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.