snoop1130 Posted November 3, 2021 Share Posted November 3, 2021 Photo from www.bkkmenu.com The once-famous “Scala Theatre”, in operation for 54 years in Bangkok’s Siam Square, was demolished earlier this week. It was a heart-breaking moment for local film fans. The capital’s only independent, single screen cinema closed its curtains for the final time last year. The demolition, which began on Monday, came after Central Pattana Public Company ended its leasehold of the Block A building, during which they have paid 5.9 billion baht to the property management arm of Chulalongkorn University. Full Story: https://www.thaipbsworld.com/bangkoks-scala-theatre-demolition-breaks-hearts-of-thai-film-fans/ -- © Copyright Thai PBS 2021-11-03 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow ASEAN NOW on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Saddening, it really had its unique charm unlike all the shopping mall cinemas. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chad3000 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) They've cut down every old tree in the city. Why not? I mean there are no malls in that area. When authorization government meets monopolistic corporations guess what the end result is... I have some very good memories of that place from early 90s. Edited November 4, 2021 by Chad3000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pdib Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Sad to see the movie theater gone, but I am also sad that the Scala Restaurant on the ground floor is gone with it. It was like stepping into a movie set from the 70’s, and they served the best Peking Duck in town. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hanuman2547 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 I always enjoyed going to the Scala theatre. It was a nice environment and atmosphere. First went there back in the early 80's. Last time a few years ago. Sad to see it go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Card Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 A disaster. The foyer was amazing. A few years ago there was a film made about that cinema and the workers behind it all that brought tears to my eyes. I don't remember how or where I saw it but think it might have been part of a film festival. I cannot find it mentioned on the internet. Anybody have any idea how to find it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roquefort Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Another Bangkok landmark gone, to be replaced by a much-needed shopping mall (cf the old British Embassy, the Dusit Thani etc etc). The lack of interest in cultural history in this country is staggering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unblocktheplanet Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 What a stupid, greedy move! Very few cinemas like Scala in the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ExpatOilWorker Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, unblocktheplanet said: What a stupid, greedy move! Very few cinemas like Scala in the world. The Paris Theater is still there......sort of. https://www.daxward.com/Abandoned-paris-movie-theater-/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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