Jonathan Fairfield Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoctorG Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Ah! I remember it well. Good times. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfdgfdfdgs Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfdgfdfdgs Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I can remember when Bangkok was all just fields. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dukeleto Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krataiboy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Not a single motorcycle in sight. Bliss! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ostyan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 well... their clothes are strange but the rest seems to be familiar Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shackleton123 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Great footage! 1918 I wonder if the First World War was over. Probably not, I think it was November 11th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heybuz Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 think maybe 1920's going by some of the cars. could be wrong though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darcula Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 I remember the women on that tram. One had a gruff voice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moti24 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
realenglish1 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Fascinating Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wirat69 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suradit69 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordblackader Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TKDfella Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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. . What about the samlor at about 1:12-14. He's going the wrong way, Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfdgfdfdgs Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Mr wirat69 has set the bar at 40 years. It's a good effort. Can anybody beat 40 years??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phantomfiddler Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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 :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallangpakwan Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 3 hours ago, dfdgfdfdgs said: I can remember when Bangkok was all just fields. Before 1967 then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smotherb Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carbide Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 They had roundabouts back then! If you could see how the drivers cope with the new roundabout, Soi 88 Hua Hin. Dear, dear, dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deansy1972 Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dap Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 What a pleasant treat. Thank you very much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CG1 Blue Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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. . Please put a zipper on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dfdgfdfdgs Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Link works for me. Maybe try it in incognito mode on Chrome browser, that something solves random internet glitches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watcharacters Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denim Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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