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The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows the migration of Chinese to Siam in the reign of King Rama VI (1868 – 1910).
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The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows the migration of Chinese to Siam in the reign of King Rama VI (1868 – 1910).
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The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows the altar table for Phra Siam Devadhiraj which is a guardian deity personifying supernatural protection over the country of Siam/Thailand. The table was set on the Coronation of King Rama VII (1925 – 1935).
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The colorized B&W photo, taken in 1920, courtesy of ‘S. Phormma's Colorizations’ shows Lao lady, Luang Prabang Province.
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The colorized B&W photos courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows a beauty contest which was always taken part during the Songkran festival in the old days.
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The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Sebastian Peet’ shows young King Rama V (1868 – 1910).
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The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows the pier, by the Chao Phraya River, that in the future would be the location of Siriraj Hospital.
Back then at the time of this photo (the reign of King Rama IV (1851 – 1868)), the location was the temporary residence for King of Chiangmai when he, with his royalties, came to Bangkok. The type of those boats seen were used in the north especially in Chiangmai.
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The colorized B&W photo, of which its original was taken in 1885, courtesy of ‘Sebastian Peet’ shows King Theebaw (1 January 1859 – 19 December 1916 with his wife (middle) and her sister (also his wife)), the last king of Burma and also the last Burmese monarch in the country’s history. His reign ended when the armed force of the Burmese Empire were defeated by the forces of the British Empire in the Third Anglo-Burmese War, on 29 November 1885, prior to its official annexation on 1 January 1886.
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The colorized B&W photos courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ show Songkran festival in the old days in Chiangmai (totally different from today).
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As you get older you don't have to wait for Songkran to get wet when you celebrate
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Originally Posted by malmomike77
And this year, I don't have to go out during Songkran festival to get wet. I can get wet at home and all through the days! So, f..king hot. Just breathing and I am soaked with sweat. Sweat is all over me like a hog in mating season!
I'll be back when it is cool down.
By the way, hope you have fun with the wet...
The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows the Golden Mount (Poo Kao Tong) then (late 1800s) and now.
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The colorized B&W photos courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows Princess Banchopbenchama (1861 – 1892) who was a daughter (55th) of King Rama IV. She was born from a commoner wife who died after birthing her. Shortly before the age of 30, the Princess began to get sick. She coughed up blood and stayed on like this until her death at 30 years of age. She died in the reign of her cousin King Rama V.
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In the old days, Songkran festival was most popular in Chiangmai. The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows Songkran festival in 1957 at Nawarat Bridge, Chiangmai.
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Wat Phra Singh was constructed in 1345 in the reign of the fifth king of the Mangrai dynasty. It is located in the western part of the old city center of Chiang Mai. King Rama VIII bestowed upon it the status of Royal temple of the first grade in 1935.
The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’
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The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows Ratchadamri Road in the reign of King Rama VII (1925 – 1935) and now.
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The colorized B&W photo, taken in 1906, courtesy of S. Phormma's Colorizations’ shows Princess Savivanh Savang Manivong of Laos (1933 – 4 January 2007) while visiting Thailand in 1955.
Princess Savivanh Savang Manivong was the daughter of King Savang Vatthana, the last king of Laos (1907 – 1978) and Queen Khamphoui.
She was educated in Luang Prabang then furthered for more education in France and England. The Princess served in the court of her father until the fall of the monarchy to the communist forces in 1975. She then went into exile in the city of Nice, France and continued to politically pressure the communist government to provide human rights for women in Laos.
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Originally Posted by nathanielnong
sadly if that was taken now it would be plastic strewn and there would be a pile of broken spirit houses
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On the right, a tram is approaching. Fortunately, I used to ride on a tram when being so young. Klank.. klank.. sounds from the bell on the tram.
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The colorized B&W photo, taken in 1920, courtesy of ‘S. Phormma's Colorizations’ shows King Rama IX (1946 – 2016)… back then.
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The Ministry of Defence headquarters is a historic building. It sits opposite the Grand Palace in the heart of the historic Rattanakosin Island.
The building, in the neo-Palladian style of the neoclassical movement designed by Italian architect Joachim Grassi, was used to be the location of three former princely palaces in the reign of King Rama I (1782–1809). Later, it served shortly as the Front Soldiers' Barracks in 1882–1884.
By the time of King Rama V (1868–1910), the palaces had become disused, and parts of the site were occupied by granaries, stables and silkworm-rearing houses. Since the ministry's establishment in 1887, it has become the headquarter of the Ministry of Defence.
The colorized B&W photo is courtesy of ‘S. Phormma's Colorizations'.
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The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘S. Phormma's Colorizations’ shows Prince Chulalongkorn, the heir to the throne after his father, King Rama IV, at the age of 12 with his biological younger brothers.
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The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Sebastian Peet’ shows an ancient and very important wat named Wat Phra Singh which is located in the western part of the old city centre of Chiang Mai. Wat is found to be existed since 1500s. The wood barrier seen was made to fend off the cattle from wandering inside.
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“Lakorn Rong” (Thai singing-drama) emerged around the end of King Rama V’s reign (1868–1910). Lakorn Rong theatre was introduced by Prince Narathip Prapanphong (King Rama V’s cousin). It was inspired by and developed from Western grand opera combining with Bungsawan (Malay Opera) and the hints of other forms of Thai traditional theatre.
Pridalai Theatre Troupe was the first Lakorn Rong troupe in the country. The troupe gained huge success starting from the royal court, and later it also captured public attention. Pridalai Troupe set model and performing standards which were later adopted and imitated by other troupes.
During the peak period of Lakorn Rong popularity, there were more than 50 theatre troupes in Bangkok. As a consequence of its popularity, commercial recordings of Lakorn Rong commenced.
According to historical evidence, more than 200 of Lakorn Rong gramophone records were found. Apart from the records, many of Lakorn Rong play scripts were commercially publicized.
These historical evidences reflect that Lakorn Rong was one of the most popular forms of entertainment before silent films started to grow in 1922 and out-shadowed Lakorn Rong completely after 1927. Since then Lakorn Rong has been shaped and developed into contemporary musical theatre as we see today.
The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Sebastian Peet’ shows two main Lakorn Rong characters in the extravagant costume.
This is my last post. Sadly I have to stop due to the health of my mom. At 92, her health has become deteriorated. Full care is needed obviously. To say it simply, no quality time.
I have never thought that I would have done it this long, 4 years! Thank you for following my works all along. It has been a pleasure and honor doing something that entertains you guys (considering the points I have got, 114,249,514 points total!).
Love you all and wish you all the best.
Goodbye...
Nat very sad to hear about your mum and your leaving here, you will be missed.
Well done for keeping the thread going for so long, Nathaniel. Good luck to you and your mum.