I note many wore their hair short and combed back in times past - not a great look but fashion and what is perceived as beautiful change
I note many wore their hair short and combed back in times past - not a great look but fashion and what is perceived as beautiful change
The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows a part of Princess Siwilailak (page34/830)'s funeral ceremony which was a talk of the town. It was the first time ever that the public could join the royal funeral. It was said to be one of the most joyful times. Everyone, may they be royalty, noble or commoner from everywhere each tried to find an opportunity to come joining this event.
There was a saying that "Whoever did not come to this event was considered utterly out of date".
The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows a grandson (one of so many) of King Rama V who later built Suan Pakkad Palace located on Sri Ayutthaya Road, south of the Victory Monument. It has been now converted into a museum displaying Thai antiques including Ban Chiang pottery which dated over 4,000 years old.
The name Suan Pakkad translates as "Cabbage Patch". The museum's collection of five traditional pavilions is one of the best examples of traditional domestic architecture in the city. The Lacquer Pavilion is the most striking building, and is over 450 years old.
Note: The original of this photo is estimated to be taken before 1957.
The enhanced pale colored photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows murals on the walls at Wat Yannawa, Bangkok. The Wat was said to be built during the Ayutthaya Era or before 18th century.
The drawings of big krathong were said to be painted in the early Rattanakosin (19th century) which were used in the royal festivals. They are very rare seen in Thailand nowadays. This temple is the only one that has biggest pictures of this kind of krathong.
The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows the young princes and a lawn mower which was just introduced in their father (King Rama V [1868-1910])’s reign. The machine was brand new to the eyes of Siam so they had to learn how to operate and more over they had to learn how to take care of. Lacking of knowledge, mostly after being used, they were left there at the sites and not for long, the blades were dull and got rusted caused by humidity and dew.
The colorized B&W photo courtesy of ‘Page Siam Colorization by Noomrattana’ shows King Rama VII presenting himself on a balcony of Anantasamakom Throne Hall after signing The "Permanent" Constitution of the Kingdom of Siam on 10 December 1932. This event has been recorded in films as seen on the left.
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