Siam, Thailand & Bangkok Old Photo Thread

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12-01-2009, 10:00 AM
Bobcock

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Originally Posted by Rural Surin

https://teakdoor.com/images/smilies1/You_Rock_Emoticon.gifA 1909 postcard depicting the '26th Birthday' of the Phaya Thai Rd. Bridge near Sra Paduma Palace {now under the skytrain route}. In 2001, when work was proceeding to widen the road and continued skytrain construction intersected, authorities encased the multi-head elephant sculptures that adorn the bridge {see above} into steel cages for preservation. The original sculture landmarks were veneered and replace after construction finished - where they still stand today.

Is this the bridge just north of MBK, before you get to the Asia Hotel?
12-01-2009, 10:01 AM
Rural Surin

^ I believe it is.
12-01-2009, 10:03 AM
Rural Surin

street scene circa 1971

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12-01-2009, 10:12 AM
Rural Surin

Speed World Magazine 1971

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12-01-2009, 01:44 PM
Rural Surin

a little high water in 1951

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12-01-2009, 02:17 PM
Rural Surin

Chiang Mai Hospital

https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2009/01/577.jpgHM King Prajadhipok presides over the opening ceremony of the McKean Hospital in Chiang Mai 1929
12-01-2009, 02:33 PM
Rural Surin

Thai-U.S. Relations

https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2009/01/580.jpgThe Preface of The Treaty of Amity & Commerce which marked the opening of official Siamese-U.S. relations. Signed at Sia-Yut'hia {BK} on 20 March 1833. Written in {from left} Thai; Portuguese; Chinese; and English.
13-01-2009, 12:09 PM
Rural Surin

Kings Hotel 1959 * south Sathorn Road

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13-01-2009, 12:11 PM
Rural Surin

Rama V Family {immediate family - Consort's children}

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13-01-2009, 12:15 PM
Rural Surin

old bottles left from the Prasitiphon Bar on Charoen Klung Soi 52

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13-01-2009, 12:22 PM
Rural Surin

President Grant visits King Chulalongkorn 1879

https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2009/01/625.jpgThis engraved print from the events - {former} American President Ulysses S. Grant consoles with the young {25 years} King Chulalongkorn.
13-01-2009, 12:24 PM
Rural Surin

Nam Suai Flood of 1967

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13-01-2009, 12:27 PM
Rural Surin

{Thailand 1} TV Studio & Children preparing for program 1966

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13-01-2009, 12:35 PM
Rural Surin

1901

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13-01-2009, 12:39 PM
Rural Surin

Capital Hotel 1967

https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2009/01/628.jpgFrom 1962 to 1975, this old highrise was leased intirely by the U.S. Govt/Military to serve as an important hub for the U.S. Military activities during American wars in SE Asia.
13-01-2009, 12:42 PM
Rural Surin

Wedding Day

https://teakdoor.com/images/smilies1/You_Rock_Emoticon.gifHM King Vajiravudh {Rama VI} with Consort Princess {not Queen} on their wedding day 12 Jan. 1922
13-01-2009, 12:46 PM
Rural Surin

Prince Prisdang Jamsai * Siamese Legation to London 1883

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14-01-2009, 08:04 AM
Rural Surin

Author John Steinbeck {squatting} in Thailand 1967

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14-01-2009, 08:06 AM
Rural Surin

The Bunag Family

https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2009/01/644.jpgRegarded as one of the most influential and powerful families in Thai history. They come from Persia.
14-01-2009, 08:09 AM
Rural Surin

Thai National Football Squad 2004

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14-01-2009, 08:13 AM
Rural Surin

The Honengsae-Kabinburi Hwy 1966

https://teakdoor.com/images/imported/2009/01/645.jpgThai PM Thanom Kittikachorn and U.S. Ambassador Graham A. Martin open this highway Feb 1966.
14-01-2009, 08:15 AM
Rural Surin

Bush the elder and Thai PM Gen. Chartchai Choonhavan 1990

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14-01-2009, 08:17 AM
Rural Surin

Prisoners working 1887

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14-01-2009, 08:35 AM
Rural Surin

1964 Chiang Mai Songkran at Mae Ping River under the old Nawarat Bridge

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14-01-2009, 08:37 AM
Rural Surin

Chiang Mai floods 1960

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14-01-2009, 09:49 AM
Rural Surin

Early 20th Century Prisoners & 'Community Service'

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14-01-2009, 09:50 AM
Rural Surin

Chinatown Theatre 1956

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14-01-2009, 09:52 AM
Rural Surin

1956

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14-01-2009, 09:53 AM
Rural Surin

River Paddle-Wheel Ships 1890's

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14-01-2009, 09:55 AM
Rural Surin

An older 'family' photo

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14-01-2009, 11:59 PM
Chili Pepper

Thanks for sharing, this has been a superb thread.
15-01-2009, 12:32 PM
Rural Surin

Thanks...almost a part-time hobby:)
15-01-2009, 01:27 PM
klongmaster

Quote:

An older 'family' photo

presume the 'farang' top right was the American husband of the elder princess?..

Great thread RS: the pic with the paddle boats #501 do you know what river it was?...
15-01-2009, 01:38 PM
Rural Surin

Quote:

Originally Posted by klongmaster

Quote:

An older 'family' photo

presume the 'farang' top right was the American husband of the elder princess?..

Great thread RS: the pic with the paddle boats #501 do you know what river it was?...

Yes, that's the same American {ex}. Not sure of the river....:)
15-01-2009, 01:39 PM
klongmaster

Same elephants...same bridge...
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16-01-2009, 09:23 AM
Rural Surin

Mosquito Bar in Klong Toey Harbour Area 1974

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16-01-2009, 09:25 AM
Rural Surin

Mosquito Bar {sailor's bar} after the 'makeover' 1974

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17-01-2009, 12:36 AM
Chili Pepper

Yes, groovy baby.

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17-01-2009, 12:40 AM
Chili Pepper

groovy baby, yes.

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26-01-2009, 01:26 PM
Rural Surin

80 Tical {baht} note * 1892

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