Video footage claims to show Bangkok 100 years ago

[Jonathan Fairfield]

 

 

[DoctorG]

Ah! I remember it well. Good times.

[dfdgfdfdgs]

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?

Edited January 25, 2018 by dfdgfdfdgs

[dfdgfdfdgs]

I can remember when Bangkok was all just fields.

[Dukeleto]

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!

[Krataiboy]

Not a single motorcycle in sight. Bliss!

[ostyan]

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

 

[Shackleton123]

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

[heybuz]

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

[Darcula]

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

[Moti24]

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!

[realenglish1]

Fascinating

[wirat69]

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.......

 

[Suradit69]

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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Edited January 25, 2018 by Suradit69

[lordblackader]

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. 

[TKDfella]

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!

[dfdgfdfdgs]

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

[phantomfiddler]

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 :)

[Fallangpakwan]

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

[smotherb]

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.

[smotherb]

3 hours ago, dfdgfdfdgs said:

I can remember when Bangkok was all just fields.

Before 1967 then.

[smotherb]

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.

[carbide]

They had roundabouts back then!

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

 

[deansy1972]

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

[Dap]

What a pleasant treat. Thank you very much.

 

[CG1 Blue]

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?

[watcharacters]

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.

 

 

 

[dfdgfdfdgs]

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

[watcharacters]

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..

 

 

 

 

[Denim]

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.