Bangkok in the past - Page 3

Nongkhai_tong · February 15th, 2006, 09:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Wisarut

That ratchadamnoen Avenue BW Photo must be in 1946-1947 ... riht after WWII

I don't know but I just love this pic very much

rayman · February 15th, 2006, 02:23 PM

but I think Bangkok was more friendly and more exotic in the past. Even though it looked awful it really had its charm, eating food at new light in siamsquare, sit in a dirty taxi in a long long smelly traffic on the way to a nice restaurant. The hotels was like paradise coming out of the hotel was horrible but very exiting and fun. I dont know, I just think Bangkok was more like a romantic chaotic, dirty, friendly city, compare to now it is more westernized, thai people start to act rude like westerners and the respect for everyone and the smile seems to have fade away now after all these modernisation.

Pas · February 15th, 2006, 05:41 PM

Good observation Ray. I miss many things about old Bangkok too. In someway it changed for the better, in someways I wish things stay the same.

Pas · February 15th, 2006, 06:34 PM

There are many good things worth reminiscing. Everyone will have different stories to tell. For me I'll always remember the old fresh markets in Bangkok especially markets at Pratunam, Prakanong/Khlongton and Bangkapi.

Eating places were everywhere in the old day. There was a huge market where Pratunam complex is atm. You can find noodle stalls everywhere along Rajaparob Road to Soi Rangnam. A bowl of noodle cost ten baht. There's a nice restauruant opposite Pata Dept store called "Isan Classic". They have the best isan food in town!!! The best place to have "Suki" was at City Center building (next to Amari Watergate), that was even before MK Suki became popular.
And did I mention Tamnak Thai in Huay Kwang? it used to be the largest restaurant in the world. The waiters come to serve your food in their rollerskates!!

Back then Mah boon krong was the biggest shopping center in town. I used to wonder around Duang Kamol and Satita bookshop on the 3rd floor of MBK plus other shops that sell comic and "Maeng Pong" videos. The ceiling at Duang Kamol bookshop was really low. But it was quite cosy. I remember the cinema at MBK used to be on the ground floor.
Siam area was trendy but not so busy as now. There's some nice ice cream shops on the top floor at Siam center. I also used to hang out at Pantip Plaza's soccer shop and the model making shop. There used to be antique store on the ground floor at Pantip before any computer stores were there!! amazing!
So many fond memories of old Bangkok or am I becoming an old man?

cHemon · February 16th, 2006, 01:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Pas

And did I mention Tamnak Thai in Huay Kwang? it used to be the largest restaurant in the world. The waiters come to serve your food in their rollerskates!!

Never been to Tamnak Thai. I was sad that it was torn down.
At Royal Dragon, Bang Na, the waiters also serve food in their rollerskates.
Same owner, I think.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pas

Back then Mah boon krong was the biggest shopping center in town. I used to wonder around Duang Kamol and Satita bookshop on the 3rd floor of MBK plus other shops that sell comic and "Maeng Pong" videos. The ceiling at Duang Kamol bookshop was really low. But it was quite cosy. I remember the cinema at MBK used to be on the ground floor.
Siam area was trendy but not so busy as now. There's some nice ice cream shops on the top floor at Siam center. I also used to hang out at Pantip Plaza's soccer shop and the model making shop. There used to be antique store on the ground floor at Pantip before any computer stores were there!! amazing!

I remember Duang Kamol. Is there any Duang Kamol in Thailand now???
I also remember the small amusment park on the top floor. anyone??
But I have no idea about the cinema on the ground floor. I'm too young, hehehe.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pas

So many fond memories of old Bangkok or am I becoming an old man?

Pas · February 16th, 2006, 04:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cHemon

Never been to Tamnak Thai. I was sad that it was torn down.
At Royal Dragon, Bang Na, the waiters also serve food in their rollerskates.
Same owner, I think.

I remember Duang Kamol. Is there any Duang Kamol in Thailand now???
I also remember the small amusment park on the top floor. anyone??
But I have no idea about the cinema on the ground floor. I'm too young, hehehe.

yeh I remember that amusement park on top of MBK

there's also a food court on the top that you have to buy coupons.
Duang Kamol = DK books. There used to be many stores around, another DK store I used to go to was north of Makkasan railway crossing, a soi off Rajaparob with a cinema at the end of the soi (not sure if it's still there)

***Chad*** · August 9th, 2006, 03:12 AM

kiku99 · August 9th, 2006, 05:21 AM

whoo, Sathorn Road without the BTS, Empire tower, Citibank tower, Bangkok city tower, etc...huh. wow..what a different from nowadays Sathorn

Mosaic · August 9th, 2006, 07:19 AM

How old is that pic?? during 90s??

satit28 · August 9th, 2006, 01:24 PM

so different........its like a different world!!!..........
but the canals seems cleaner too........

thainotts · August 9th, 2006, 05:10 PM

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Originally Posted by kiku99

whoo, Sathorn Road without the BTS, Empire tower, Citibank tower, Bangkok city tower, etc...huh. wow..what a different from nowadays Sathorn

but the TRAFFIC doesn't change....hahahaha

was that picture during the time of a minister who said he'd fix traffic problems in 6 months?

and wow, 4 building cranes and at least 2 200+ towers U/C
hopefully history is going to repeat itself in greater magnitude

bkk_royo · August 10th, 2006, 07:23 AM

wooooow crazy

Chad i like this picture so much. the red sky is very beutiful.
I like the sathorn road with the canal.
when i think that i drive with bts to chao praya.

satit28 · August 12th, 2006, 05:54 PM

from 2Bangkok.com.................

Xephiroth · August 12th, 2006, 06:13 PM

How much Bangkok is changed ! Your pictures is wonderful. Thanks Satit.

Mosaic · August 12th, 2006, 06:46 PM

OMG!!!! Bangkok has been changed so dramatically, what about Sathorn in 2010???

Jo · August 12th, 2006, 09:33 PM

I got a feeling it will go back for the better again at street level. It would be great if one day the traffic was routed through a tunnel, big dig style, and we'll get a park on top.

Pastman · August 12th, 2006, 09:36 PM

Sathon Rd in old day is so calm and quiet

***Chad*** · August 13th, 2006, 03:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Jo

I got a feeling it will go back for the better again at street level. It would be great if one day the traffic was routed through a tunnel, big dig style, and we'll get a park on top.

Almost Boston Bigdig?, but Bangkok BigDig

The city traffic must turn in to a real Hell while the construction going on. Just cant imagine.

satit28 · August 17th, 2006, 05:26 PM

i was a good boy reading books in KKU Library.i found lots of photos of bkk in the past.....
first......SOGO before the was Erawan.........

satit28 · August 17th, 2006, 05:28 PM

Baiyoke and its architect...........

(why the did i put my logo there??....)

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rayman BANNED Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bangkok/Stockholm Posts: 895 Likes (Received): 0	but I think Bangkok was more friendly and more exotic in the past. Even though it looked awful it really had its charm, eating food at new light in siamsquare, sit in a dirty taxi in a long long smelly traffic on the way to a nice restaurant. The hotels was like paradise coming out of the hotel was horrible but very exiting and fun. I dont know, I just think Bangkok was more like a romantic chaotic, dirty, friendly city, compare to now it is more westernized, thai people start to act rude like westerners and the respect for everyone and the smile seems to have fade away now after all these modernisation.

February 15th, 2006, 05:41 PM	#43
Pas Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bangkok / Perth Posts: 2,088 Likes (Received): 0	Good observation Ray. I miss many things about old Bangkok too. In someway it changed for the better, in someways I wish things stay the same.

February 15th, 2006, 06:34 PM	#44
Pas Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: Bangkok / Perth Posts: 2,088 Likes (Received): 0	There are many good things worth reminiscing. Everyone will have different stories to tell. For me I'll always remember the old fresh markets in Bangkok especially markets at Pratunam, Prakanong/Khlongton and Bangkapi. Eating places were everywhere in the old day. There was a huge market where Pratunam complex is atm. You can find noodle stalls everywhere along Rajaparob Road to Soi Rangnam. A bowl of noodle cost ten baht. There's a nice restauruant opposite Pata Dept store called "Isan Classic". They have the best isan food in town!!! The best place to have "Suki" was at City Center building (next to Amari Watergate), that was even before MK Suki became popular. And did I mention Tamnak Thai in Huay Kwang? it used to be the largest restaurant in the world. The waiters come to serve your food in their rollerskates!! Back then Mah boon krong was the biggest shopping center in town. I used to wonder around Duang Kamol and Satita bookshop on the 3rd floor of MBK plus other shops that sell comic and "Maeng Pong" videos. The ceiling at Duang Kamol bookshop was really low. But it was quite cosy. I remember the cinema at MBK used to be on the ground floor. Siam area was trendy but not so busy as now. There's some nice ice cream shops on the top floor at Siam center. I also used to hang out at Pantip Plaza's soccer shop and the model making shop. There used to be antique store on the ground floor at Pantip before any computer stores were there!! amazing! So many fond memories of old Bangkok or am I becoming an old man?

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