rooster59 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 That One Time Michael Jackson Came to Bangkok 20 Years Ago By Chayanit Itthipongmaetee, Staff Reporter Michael Jackson is greeted by children in traditional dress as he arrives ahead of his 1996 concert in Bangkok. Photo: Charles Dharapak / Associated Press BANGKOK — Wirintip Siriratanaanan remained in her seat for all of three songs. After that, with the world’s biggest superstar on stage, the high school sophomore leaped from of her seat when the funky bass line of “Smooth Criminal” began and ran to the stage. The year was 1996, and today is exactly 20 years since Michael Jackson’s History World Tour brought him to Impact Muang Thong Thani. It was to be the last time he would perform in Thailand, and an army of thousands flocked to see the King of Pop perform. Full story: http://www.khaosodenglish.com/culture/2016/11/05/one-time-michael-jackson-came-bangkok-20-years-ago/ -- © Copyright Khaosod English 2016-11-05 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slaps Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 . Happy Michael . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JHolmesJr Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 a creepy dude. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 If I remember rightly he took a shine to the tight cops' uniform and when leaving Don Muang carried out an inspection of the troops as it were. Wasn't he wearing one of their uniforms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wilsonandson Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 "Yee hee, shamon Bangkok mothers and children" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 37 minutes ago, JHolmesJr said: a creepy dude. Yep, another genetically modified, very talented, creep. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoNiaw Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Didn't he come twice? I seem to remember everyone going crazy the first time but not so much the second time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnniey Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I was working at the Shangri La then and could tell you a few stories of his eccentricities/paranoia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannork Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 27 minutes ago, KhaoNiaw said: Didn't he come twice? I seem to remember everyone going crazy the first time but not so much the second time. That's right, it was the first time he pranced along the runway inspecting the police, himself in a Thai uniform, the second time he was going through his mask phrase being even weirder than normal, didn't he cancel the concert too? Come on Johnniey, tell us a story or two, we've go the time. He can't sue you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALLSEEINGEYE Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 hour ago, Johnniey said: I was working at the Shangri La then and could tell you a few stories of his eccentricities/paranoia. we're waiting.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elgordo38 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 13 minutes ago, ALLSEEINGEYE said: we're waiting.......... Share pretty please which reminds me he was here 20 years ago would that not be around the time that the "pretty" one that caused the accident and is in hospital at the moment have been conceived? There seems to be genetic similarities just asking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chainarong Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Although the lad was a talented person , I would say in a private world not a good example to follow , some great numbers though in a ruined career ............................................................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluespunk Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Not so sure that a picture of him surrounded by children is in the best taste. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chicog Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Didn't he collapse at a Bangkok concert? Something which rival drink sponsors exploited the next day iirc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khunken Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Actually just as he arrived the media in the US were going crazy about allegations of kiddie-fiddling at his ranch. The sponsors - Pepsi - cancelled (postponed) the forthcoming appearance saying that Jackson was 'dehydrated'. Next day Coke ran a huge placard on Viv/Rangsit: 'Dehydrated? There's always Coke'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Misterwhisper Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) 3 hours ago, KhaoNiaw said: Didn't he come twice? I seem to remember everyone going crazy the first time but not so much the second time. Yes, he gave a concert several years earlier, in 1992 I believe... or was supposed to give it. Muang Thong Thani didn't exist yet, so it was supposed to be held at the National Stadium on Rama I Road. I had a free seat with a fantastic bird's eye view right into the stadium from my condo window. Unfortunately, when Michael arrived in Bangkok, the poor sod suffered extreme dehydration and canceled his show. He was a spokesperson for Pepsi-Cola back then. The marketing team at the local Coca-Cola company immediately grabbed up that fantastic opportunity. The next day, all local newspapers (including the Bangkok Post and the Nation) carried full-page ads: A blank page with big black lettering reading "Dehydrated? There's always Coke!" I found that incredibly witty and I think I still have that ad buried somewhere in my archive. Edited November 5, 2016 by Misterwhisper error correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Entertainment???? What has that got to do with Michael Jackson? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 49 minutes ago, Bluespunk said: Not so sure that a picture of him surrounded by children is in the best taste. To true, and he did pay millions to one alleged victim to drop charges of his alleged goings on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 3 hours ago, ratcatcher said: Yep, another genetically modified, very talented, creep. Talented at what?? certainly not singing, even peltin Elton could sing better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beats56 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I remember him in the Jackson five AS I lived across the border from Michigan. hated his music then. HE could dance good latter. but I was no big fan. Another star that screwed his life up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 30 minutes ago, possum1931 said: Talented at what?? certainly not singing, even peltin Elton could sing better. I did not personally care for the boy / man and his music and lifestyle etc but statistics are just that and for someone who sold 750 million albums worldwide, got 13 Grammys and 26 American Music Awards your flippant dismissal of his talent is noteworthy. Hundreds of millions of people liked him, apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sydebolle Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 (edited) Not that it matters but it proves how unchecked certain stuff is published. The only concert he ever gave in Bangkok was at the National Stadium on August 24th, 1993. Edited November 5, 2016 by Sydebolle Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 4 hours ago, ratcatcher said: Yep, another genetically modified, very talented, creep. Talented at what?? certainly not singing, even peltin Elton could sing better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoshowJones Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 32 minutes ago, ratcatcher said: I did not personally care for the boy / man and his music and lifestyle etc but statistics are just that and for someone who sold 750 million albums worldwide, got 13 Grammys and 26 American Music Awards your flippant dismissal of his talent is noteworthy. Hundreds of millions of people liked him, apparently. I would struggle to even name two of his songs. Hundreds of millions liked the Rolling Stones too, and surely you are not going to say Mick Jagger was even a good singer, never mind great. As far as singing is concerned, put Michael Jackson on the same stage as Elvis or Roy Orbison, and he would be greatly shown up no matter how many records he has sold. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ratcatcher Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 4 minutes ago, possum1931 said: I would struggle to even name two of his songs. Hundreds of millions liked the Rolling Stones too, and surely you are not going to say Mick Jagger was even a good singer, never mind great. As far as singing is concerned, put Michael Jackson on the same stage as Elvis or Roy Orbison, and he would be greatly shown up no matter how many records he has sold. As a fellow Phichiteer, I bow to your superior knowledge of musician's talent. Enjoy your breakfast tomorrow.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheFishman1 Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 I thought he came here to buy a large supply of Whitening Creams Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdgbb Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 4 hours ago, Johnniey said: I was working at the Shangri La then and could tell you a few stories of his eccentricities/paranoia. Go on then, why leave it at that? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
staggerlee Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 Impact Arena wasn't even built until 1998 for the Asian Games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nkg Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 1 hour ago, possum1931 said: I would struggle to even name two of his songs. Hundreds of millions liked the Rolling Stones too, and surely you are not going to say Mick Jagger was even a good singer, never mind great. As far as singing is concerned, put Michael Jackson on the same stage as Elvis or Roy Orbison, and he would be greatly shown up no matter how many records he has sold. Don't forget Perry Como, and Vera Lynn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KhaoNiaw Posted November 5, 2016 Share Posted November 5, 2016 3 hours ago, Misterwhisper said: Yes, he gave a concert several years earlier, in 1992 I believe... or was supposed to give it. Muang Thong Thani didn't exist yet, so it was supposed to be held at the National Stadium on Rama I Road. I had a free seat with a fantastic bird's eye view right into the stadium from my condo window. Unfortunately, when Michael arrived in Bangkok, the poor sod suffered extreme dehydration and canceled his show. He was a spokesperson for Pepsi-Cola back then. The marketing team at the local Coca-Cola company immediately grabbed up that fantastic opportunity. The next day, all local newspapers (including the Bangkok Post and the Nation) carried full-page ads: A blank page with big black lettering reading "Dehydrated? There's always Coke!" I found that incredibly witty and I think I still have that ad buried somewhere in my archive. Looking at a couple of old reports, he played the first night but they added a second night a few days later to try to meet with demand and that was the one that was cancelled. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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