Ah! I remember it well. Good times.

If ever there were a thread which provided a good opportunity for people to remind us how long they have been in Thailand (for the 20th time) this is probably it.  The current record I am aware of is 35 years.  Anybody can beat that?

I can remember when Bangkok was all just fields.

The only thing that hasn't changed in a 100 years is the traffic conditions and the lack of road rules or enforcement. So I guess any hopes for that to improve in the next 100 years are out the window!

Not a single motorcycle in sight. Bliss!

well... their clothes are strange but the rest seems to be familiar

 

Great footage! 1918 I wonder if the First World War was over. Probably not, I think it was  November 11th.

think maybe 1920's going by some of the cars. could be wrong though

I remember the women on that tram. One had a gruff voice.

8 minutes ago, Darcula said:

I remember the women on that tram. One had a gruff voice.

Probably had a pair of balls, as well!  Old habits die hard!

Fascinating

Hmmm.... that Tram ran from Yaowarat to Dusit....I don't remember Eveready in that Building, but I have been in the Restaurant that operated there some 25 years ago... My personal experience  is only 40+ years ago.... but Mr dfdgfdfdgs, Senior Member, is either over 100 years old or he talks sh*t.... when the British Embassy moved to Wireless Road (early 1900's), Silom through to Yaowarat was already well built up, though Wireless Road was still rural. When Anusawali Chai Sommorrowpum [Democracy Monument] was constructed, following World War II,  73 years ago, the area was only partially rural and Phahon Yothin Avenue was already well lined with commercial buildings.......

 

2 hours ago, Dukeleto said:

The only thing that hasn't changed in a 100 years is the traffic conditions

... and probably the judgmental farang who assumed they were  innately superior to Thais with no evidence to support that theory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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23 minutes ago, heybuz said:

think maybe 1920's going by some of the cars. could be wrong though

I think so as well - there's what looks like to be a Model A at one point. 

34 minutes ago, Suradit69 said:

... and probably the judgmental farang who assumed they were  innately superior to Thais with no evidence to support that theory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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What about the samlor at about 1:12-14. He's going the wrong way, Ha!

Mr wirat69 has set the bar at 40 years.  It's a good effort.  Can anybody beat 40 years???

3 hours ago, dfdgfdfdgs said:

If ever there were a thread which provided a good opportunity for people to remind us how long they have been in Thailand (for the 20th time) this is probably it.  The current record I am aware of is 35 years.  Anybody can beat that?

You,ve gotta be joking ! I,ve been here 37 years and know lots of people who have been here since the mid sixties :)

3 hours ago, dfdgfdfdgs said:

If ever there were a thread which provided a good opportunity for people to remind us how long they have been in Thailand (for the 20th time) this is probably it.  The current record I am aware of is 35 years.  Anybody can beat that?

First came here in 1966 then many short visits  every year following then came to work in 1980 and still here; retired of course. I remember being shown a bit of rice paddy about where Italthai headquarters are on Petchburi, my gal at the time said I could have bought for her for 15,000 baht

3 hours ago, dfdgfdfdgs said:

If ever there were a thread which provided a good opportunity for people to remind us how long they have been in Thailand (for the 20th time) this is probably it.  The current record I am aware of is 35 years.  Anybody can beat that?

No, cannot beat 35 years on full-time living, if that is what you mean. I first came here over 50 years ago (1967) and have visited many times in between; sometimes staying for a few months, but have only lived here since 2007.

3 hours ago, dfdgfdfdgs said:

I can remember when Bangkok was all just fields.

Before 1967 then.

1 hour ago, Shackleton123 said:

Great footage! 1918 I wonder if the First World War was over. Probably not, I think it was  November 11th.

I doubt it was 1918, some of the cars were late 20's.

They had roundabouts back then!

If you could see how the drivers cope with the new roundabout, Soi 88 Hua Hin. Dear, dear, dear.

 

On 21/01/2018 at 3:30 AM, retoohs said:

Can I get my Single Certificate in New Zealand or am I bettor getting it in Thailand at my embassy?

You need to get from your embassy in Bangkok. I got one from Australia and they won’t use it

What a pleasant treat. Thank you very much.

 

Would love to watch this, but I can't see the video. I can see the following link in Thai (I can't read Thai), but the link denies me access:

 

ย้อนอดีต นั่งรถรางดูกรุงเทพฯ เมื่อ 100 กว่าปีก่อน

 

Is there another way to view it?

3 hours ago, Suradit69 said:

... and probably the judgmental farang who assumed they were  innately superior to Thais with no evidence to support that theory.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Please put a zipper on it.

 

 

 

Link works for me.  Maybe try it in incognito mode on Chrome browser, that something solves random internet glitches.

5 hours ago, dfdgfdfdgs said:

If ever there were a thread which provided a good opportunity for people to remind us how long they have been in Thailand (for the 20th time) this is probably it.  The current record I am aware of is 35 years.  Anybody can beat that?

 

 

 

 

My neighbor claims 40+ years but he doth fib a bit..

 

 

 

 

3 hours ago, dfdgfdfdgs said:

Mr wirat69 has set the bar at 40 years.  It's a good effort.  Can anybody beat 40 years???

 

He should have been here the last time the Burmese sacked Ayudhaya.

It was terrible. I barely escaped to Isaan with my life and lost absolutely everything. Had to start again from scratch in Korat. Tough times .Still don't like Burmese people to this day.