Siam, Thailand & Bangkok Old Photo Thread

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amazing image. wish i could read it

The photo on page 108 (I am a new member, so can't post the pic) is a poster that was a product of the Pibul government's cultural reform movement in the late 30's early 40's that was designed to inform citizens of the way "civilized", or "modern" Thai people should dress and act. The left box details the "outdated" modes of dress and behavior, while the right box shows the ideal way to behave like a modern society. I hope this helps. LOVE all the old pics, by the way!

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great fotos

Agreed!

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Thank you Khun Rual Surin. This thread is the most impressive one I've ever seen.

Agreed! This is the largest collection of historic photos I have found yet.

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i just woder, is it viva la piracy here? i see no credits for photos or links.

all those poor people you are stealing credits from. shame. shame. resources.

scoundrel.

did you ask?

Actually, I agree.
From the very beginning, the posted images probably deserve credit references...

Mai phen rai - not the end of world.

This classic thread on TD is the victim of duplication everywhere...forums, blogs, journals, social networks, etc. - as I know that the individuals in question had really never researched like I have. Just ripped off from this thread. Even Google SEO list this thread in the top echelon.

I see this all over now....makes me proud, yet humble.
Believe me, I know what is circulating out there in the web-o-sphere.

Additionally, there are some dates that are quite questionable, as well as, some captions that are suspect. I will help with credit and corrections as I can.

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just a thought, put some colour into many of the pics and they could have been taken yesterday,
the young lady and friend could be in england, 50,s style,
love these pictures, thanks.

Yeah, the clarity in some of the older ones (1870's, 1880's) rivals HD and digital pictures of today!

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amazing image. wish i could read it

This is a poster that was a product of the Pibul government's cultural reform movement of the late 30's, early 40's. It was designed to inform citizens of the way "civilized" or "modern" Thai people should dress and act. The left box details the "outdated", or "backward" modes of dress and behavior, while the right box shows the ideal way to behave like a modern society. I hope this helps.

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Great pic, but I am pretty sure this isn't Wat Arun. This is the outside of the Temple of the Emeral Buddha.

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These pictures were published by Khun Pipat Pongrapeeporn (The Director of the Art and Culture Foundation of Bangkok) in a book called “Phap Mum Khwang Khong Krung Thep Phra Maha Nakhon Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi 4: KanKhonPhop Mai” (“Panorama of Bangkok in the Reign of King Rama IV: A New Discovery”. The pictures were taken by royal court photographer Khun Sunthornsathitsalak (Christian name: Francis Chit).

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This picture was published by Khun Pipat Pongrapeeporn (The Director of the Art and Culture Foundation of Bangkok) in a book called “Phap Mum Khwang Khong Krung Thep Phra Maha Nakhon Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi 4: KanKhonPhop Mai” (“Panorama of Bangkok in the Reign of King Rama IV: A New Discovery”. The pictures were taken by royal court photographer Khun Sunthornsathitsalak (Christian name: Francis Chit).

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This picture was published by Khun Pipat Pongrapeeporn (The Director of the Art and Culture Foundation of Bangkok) in a book called “Phap Mum Khwang Khong Krung Thep Phra Maha Nakhon Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi 4: KanKhonPhop Mai” (“Panorama of Bangkok in the Reign of King Rama IV: A New Discovery”. The pictures were taken by royal court photographer Khun Sunthornsathitsalak (Christian name: Francis Chit).

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This picture was published by Khun Pipat Pongrapeeporn (The Director of the Art and Culture Foundation of Bangkok) in a book called “Phap Mum Khwang Khong Krung Thep Phra Maha Nakhon Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi 4: KanKhonPhop Mai” (“Panorama of Bangkok in the Reign of King Rama IV: A New Discovery”. The pictures were taken by royal court photographer Khun Sunthornsathitsalak (Christian name: Francis Chit).

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This picture was published by Khun Pipat Pongrapeeporn (The Director of the Art and Culture Foundation of Bangkok) in a book called “Phap Mum Khwang Khong Krung Thep Phra Maha Nakhon Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi 4: KanKhonPhop Mai” (“Panorama of Bangkok in the Reign of King Rama IV: A New Discovery”. The pictures were taken by royal court photographer Khun Sunthornsathitsalak (Christian name: Francis Chit).

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These pictures were taken from the Clock Tower inside the Grand Palace. They were published by Khun Pipat Pongrapeeporn (The Director of the Art and Culture Foundation of Bangkok) in a book called “Phap Mum Khwang Khong Krung Thep Phra Maha Nakhon Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi 4: KanKhonPhop Mai” (“Panorama of Bangkok in the Reign of King Rama IV: A New Discovery”. The pictures were taken by royal court photographer Khun Sunthornsathitsalak (Christian name: Francis Chit).

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This picture was published by Khun Pipat Pongrapeeporn (The Director of the Art and Culture Foundation of Bangkok) in a book called “Phap Mum Khwang Khong Krung Thep Phra Maha Nakhon Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi 4: KanKhonPhop Mai” (“Panorama of Bangkok in the Reign of King Rama IV: A New Discovery”. The pictures were taken by royal court photographer Khun Sunthornsathitsalak (Christian name: Francis Chit).

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Pretty sure the date on this one is off. This was taken from an airplane. Most likely in the 1940's.

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This picture was published by Khun Pipat Pongrapeeporn (The Director of the Art and Culture Foundation of Bangkok) in a book called “Phap Mum Khwang Khong Krung Thep Phra Maha Nakhon Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi 4: KanKhonPhop Mai” (“Panorama of Bangkok in the Reign of King Rama IV: A New Discovery”. The pictures were taken by royal court photographer Khun Sunthornsathitsalak (Christian name: Francis Chit).

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This picture was published by Khun Pipat Pongrapeeporn (The Director of the Art and Culture Foundation of Bangkok) in a book called “Phap Mum Khwang Khong Krung Thep Phra Maha Nakhon Nai Samai Ratchakan Thi 4: KanKhonPhop Mai” (“Panorama of Bangkok in the Reign of King Rama IV: A New Discovery”. The pictures were taken by royal court photographer Khun Sunthornsathitsalak (Christian name: Francis Chit).

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