Thailand Photo Gallery by Mike Davis at pbase.com

Thailand

This is an ongoing project to rescue my Kodachrome and Ektachrome slides taken in 1969 and 1970 while on duty with the U.S. Army. The transparencies are being scanned at 3200 dpi on an Epson 4870 scanner and color adjusted to attempt to restore original colors. Images are added periodically as I find time to do so. I hope this gives you a little hint of what a beautiful, exotic and interesting country this is. These are primarily documentary shots with little or no attempt at creativity.

** There are no tsunami photos in this collection, obviously. **

:: Wat Phra Kaeo - Temple of the Emerald Budda ::	:: Wat Benchmabophit - The Marble Temple ::	:: Wat Po ::	Bangkok Skyline - Wat Rajchanadda
Klong Boat	Buddist Shrine	Chao Phraya River	Wat Arun - Temple of Dawn
Klong Ducks	Bangkok Wat	Wat Sommanat	Wat Sommanat
Pattaya Beach	Flowers	Pattaya Beach	Pattaya Boat
Pattaya Beach	Low Tide	Fishing Village	Low Tide
Old Temple	Old Temple	Old Korat Temple Courtyard	Korat Temple
Korat Temple	Korat Temple	Korat Temple	Korat Temple
Crematorium	Crematorium	Bridge to Nowhere	Cobra and Mouse
Jungle Crossing	Thai Dancers	Silk Worker	Silk Weaver
Teak Shop	Pottery Wheel	Pounding Rice Flour	Winnowing Rice Chaff
Working Elephants	Thai House Boat	Klong	Water Buffalo in Rice Paddy
Buddist Shrine	Dusk on the Klong	Floating Market	Bangkok Waterway
Giant Budda	Traffic Jam	Fruit Stand at Floating Market	Floating Market
Floating Market	Floating Market	Floating Market	Firewood on the Canal
Canal Huts	Unknown Wat	Unknown Wat	Kings Boats
Kings Boats	Market	Thai Children	Thai Children
Thai Locomotive	Thai Locomotive	Klong Fishing	Street Vendor
Korat Street	Entering Market Street	Temple of the Emerald Budda

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George Churchfield		08-Jul-2018 15:37
I was the cashier in Finance at Camp Samae San from late 69 to Sept 70.

Joe Eysaman		11-Apr-2018 22:00
Joe Eysaman Server at Camp Samae Sum Sept 69 to Oct 70. 379th signal. Teletype operator in com center. Anyone else out there that was there with me please contact me at jeysaman@gmail.com

Ed leahy		06-Dec-2017 19:31
Ed Leahy here, I was with 13th MP co. 72-74 great time and great pics. live in Joshua tree Ca.

Karl		28-Jul-2017 20:10
My family are American. I am now an educator in California with two grown children of my own.

Karl		28-Jul-2017 20:08
I was 10 years old when my family moved to Bangkok, Thailand in 1964. WE stayed in Bangkapi area for 5 years. I attended Ruam Rudi Catholic School. My father was an advisor to the Thai military but he was a civilian scientist. Some of my fondest memories are of those years in Thailand as a child. My favorite restaurant was Nick's Number 1 steak house and the Nipa Hut restaurants. Trips to Pattaya beach in my dad's Ford Thunderbird convertible. So many memories.

DON ALLEN		24-May-2017 12:52
IN 1968 I WAS STATIONED WITH THE 9TH LOG AND THE HHC USARSUPTHAI THERE IN KORAT. A FEW OF US SPENT THE NIGHT AT THE YEM YAM THEATER WAITING FOR THE BOB HOPE SHOW . . . FRONT ROW . . . DID NOT TAKE MANY PICTURES . . . GOOD TIMES.

George Hensley		13-Apr-2016 17:22
I was at Camp Samae San all of 1969. I was a draftsman and worked in the HQ building. I also drove a jeep for a Major Rowland. I drove him to Korat several times. I have pictures taken at the deep water port and Utapeo (B52 base) near Camp. I have similar pictures as posted on this site,

David		26-Mar-2016 08:43
My website address should read: www.hookedbygrace.weebly.com

David		26-Mar-2016 08:41
My father was stationed at Camp Samae San in 1972. He brought his family over there. In November 1972 we were in a baht bus crash and I lost my left hand. I was 5 at the time. I am trying to locate peopled who may have helped or donated blood or otherwise assisted in my care. I found the Chief Surgeon who saved my life, Dr Raymond H Alexander. He passed away in 1992 but I was able to talk to his ex wife about a month ago. I am also trying to find the Thai native who caused the accident. I want to offer him forgiveness and set him free from any guilt he has carried for the last 43 years. If anyone knows people who were there that might know anything, please contact meDabomog@comcast. Check out my website www.hookedbygrace.com Thanks, David

George McNew		31-Jan-2016 18:49
Enjoy your pictures. I was stationed in Bangkok with the 13th MP Company in 1972-'73. I have a lot of the same pictures. I recently returned to Bangkok (October '15) and things have really changed. New airport, new elevated train lines new hotels. The Thai people are still the same, though, very friendly.

Roger		09-Sep-2015 20:27
Roger Anthony I was at Camp Samae San form June of '69 to sometime early in '70, then transferred to Bankok till'72. Worked at Sattahip Port ( 50 Echo ) and Jusmag. Would love to hear frm anybody I worked with. rca081949@hotmail.com.

Guest		29-Aug-2015 20:25
First I would like to say Thank all of you for your service. My deceased husband was at Camp Samae San 68-69 and I was wondering if anybody can tell what was An Storage Equipment Specialist what was his job. And is there any pictures anywhere of Camp Samae San. Once again thank all of you. email: wanda6005@yahoo.com

william Harrell		24-Aug-2015 19:53
William (Bill) Harrell was with 379th Signal Bn Apr 70-Jun71.. Live at Samae San worked Tech Cotrol at Deepwater Port IWCS. Email Wmharrell2aol.com

antonia		16-Jun-2015 02:29
I'm looking for anyone who worked at Camp Samae San mid 1971-January 1972 in Pers and Admin and knew SP4 Dennis Orloski. He was living in Pattaya Beach and was killed in a baht bus accident January 18 1972. Any info would be appreciated.

Guest		03-Apr-2015 00:46
I was there with Andy Becker '69 - '70. We were hootch mates. He had lower bunk.

Greg		03-Mar-2014 18:34
I was in the 9th log. command from April 69-Dec. 70 Your pictures brought back many good memories, Thank you.

J		07-Sep-2013 19:40
John Schram - Camp Friendship 1969, 72nd MP Det (Corrections), lasted 4 months back stateside and re-up'ed in April 1970 to get back to Khorat. Apr 70 to Apr 71, two months back at 72MP Det, then volunteered for MP Investigator program over at 12 CI Det for rest of tour. Lots of good memories, thanks Mike. Kop Khun Mach.

Linda		24-Feb-2013 02:42
I am a "Marine Brat" who was stationed in Bangkok from '65-'69. I have great memories there. My youngest sister was born while we were station there. My dad was a Major in the USMC assigned to the US Embassy, while my Mom taught at AAU. I went to school at Raum Rudi. I was searching for "vintage" maps of Thailand when I stumbled on your website, this brought back great memories of the pictures we have of the same places. Thanks for posting these.

Andrew Becker		05-Feb-2013 14:49
Andy Becker: I was with HHC Terminal command from l969 to l971 at Samae San. Married Anong who was a telephone operator with the 379th from l967 to l971. We live in Connecticut now. I have tons of pictures but the colors in yours are much brighter than mine which seem to have faded over the years. aebecker46@yahoo.com

Graylen Carlson		28-Jun-2012 01:01
Graylen Carlson e-mail graylen.carlson@lqpco.com, looking for others at Camp Sami San

Graylen Carlson		28-Jun-2012 00:26
I, was with HQ Co. June 74 - July 75 personnel records, married Yupa, looking for Dan Hollister, Mr Ed, Mike, Sgt Miller, I have found Doug Lilly and Doug Soul, great memories, great duty station, now retired from law enforcement in MN.

Ralph Grubb		25-May-2012 17:20
I was stationed at Samae San from late '69 till April of '70, with the Signal Battalion (379th, I believe). Before that, I had been at Kanchanaburi, with the Signal Detachment there. I got to see the Bob Hope Christmas show at Utapao AB at Christmas time, 1969. He brought Neil Armstrong, Connie Stevens and the lady who played Christie Love on TV, can't remember her name right now. Some 1LT jumped up on the stage and tried to shake hands with Hope and Armstrong, and when he was told to leave the stage, the guy said, "I paid my damn taxes". Mr. Hope replied, "What do you think these other 30,000 men did?" That was my most thrilling moment in the 31 months I was in the Army. I got out of the Army and returned stateside in April, 1970, then joined the Air Force two years later. Retired from the AF in 1990. Sorry for being so long-winded, just hoping someone who might have worked with me will see this and get in touch.

Guest		23-Apr-2012 18:51
I was stationed at Camp Same San, 379 Signal Bn. from 1970 to March 1971. I have some vintage photos of the camp, Pattaya and some of the area beaches around the camp. If you are interested post here and I will send them to you. the are in decent shape and taken with an SRT101 camera.

Bill Cz		09-Mar-2011 07:40
Was at Utapao 1970-71 Loved the Coral Reef Supper Club Gladys Palmer the pianist, and the Outrigger Bar at Pattaya. Any Photos around of that. Bill Cz ponders22@sbcglobal.net

wiley Davis		25-Jan-2011 04:24
I was in the 9th Log US Army the 561 engineer and the 538 group. I was the draftsman who directed the building of the US Subthia building in Korat which was headquarters for a Thia General and directed the contruction of the on the freedom hiway in 1967.Any feedback you can give me will be appreciated.

Carl Elston		14-Apr-2010 02:56
Was stationed with 219th MP Company assigned to CID Unit during 1967-1968. Warrant Officer Butler was the Chief. Off the top of my head Tony Bucek was one of the guys assigned with me. Yong Yut Cusom 9sp) and Boon were local national interpreters for us. Good men. I recognized most of the pictures. Some great shots.

guyandrews		25-Feb-2010 22:46
I was stationed at Camp Samae San Thailand from 1971 to 1972, and served in the Comptrollers Organization at Headquarters. These photos are excellent and bring back many memories of Thailand.

Guy Power		03-Jul-2009 01:35
Thanks for the memories! My father was at JUSMAG-MACTHAI (1968-70) and we had a great time living in BKK -- I attended ISB as a sophmore & senior. I was looking for photos of Pattaya BEFORE it turned into the SEA "Miami Beach". How beautiful it was then! Your photos of Pattaya bring back such wonderful memories! Thanks Mike!! Regards, Guy Power

walt heyn jr		19-May-2009 17:22
thanks for the memories MIKE.....i was there from 70-71...and worked in the commcenter....would like to here from you .....e-mail @ bbjustbb@msn.com

Guest		06-Feb-2009 05:38
Thanks for the memories I was at Camp Friendship from July 1970 to July 1971 working at TMO-2 Transportation Movement Office. Worked with Major Megan, Sp5 Sam Roseman, Sp5 Art Kelly,also Guiot, Dennis,

John Mohler		19-Jun-2008 04:25
What a great discovery. I was assigned to the BKK Detachment USARSUPTHAI between 1968 and 1970. I have lost most of my photos so viewing your photos has been quite meaningful for me. Thanks for doing this. John

John Sellmansberger		12-Mar-2008 02:53
Thank you very much. I was at Camp Friendship (USARSUPTHAI Civil Affairs) 1968-1970. Your photos bring back many happy memories.

Alexander Ogorodnik		21-Jan-2007 11:32
Really great images. Thanks a lot. Please more images!

Mike Davis		02-Jun-2005 23:20
Yes, Camp Friendship, Korat with the 12th MP Division (CID) in late 1968 and all of 1969. Thanks for the comments. I'm still scanning a few in and cleaning up some. The Ektachromes have lost color balance and are tough to repair.

Sean		02-Jun-2005 02:33
Awesome pictures Mike!! My mother enjoyed seeing the old pictures of what the temples looked like back in the day. You wouldn't have happened to be stationed next to the 553rd RECON WING, RTAFB? Camp Friendship? Anyways... cool photos!!!

Guest		08-May-2005 21:13
Very interesting gallery Mike, an impressive range of images (all with a 50mm lens!). Nice Kodachrome 'look' to them. Thanks for commenting on my Thailand photos. I went last summer, just for a couple of weeks, used the latest Kodak Pro E-6 with T-grain (E100G and E200), supposed to last upto 75 years they claim.

Mike Davis		02-Feb-2005 11:56
Some of the Ektachromes were bad. I was in SE asia with no local source of processing. The Kodachromes were shipped to Palo Alto, CA for Kodak processing. I don't recall who did some of the Ektachromes but they weren't all done well in 1969, and time has not helped. High contrast shots were those in which the transparencies were a bit thin (under exposed). I was working with a new camera at the time and no immediate feedback. As mentioned, these are simply an attempt to save some old memories, not display my flawless technique. Thank you for the comments.

Guest		02-Feb-2005 04:32
Previous poster doesen't know what he is talking about. Actually the processing Chemistry for Kodachrome is nearly identical to it's original formulation. Ectachrome (E6 processing) is a newer process but the quality of your frames is excellent. The scans also look nice. Some are a bit contrasty but all in all very nice work.

Guest		27-Jan-2005 14:24
I was going to comment that your scanner sucks, with such a great camera & lens shooting on low grain ektachrome... whoops. 35 year old mounts, huh? Man, developing chemicals and emulsions sure have changed. They survived well! Thanks for sharing, hope the memories they bring up are good ones.

Eldar Kadymov		22-Jan-2005 02:07
Some truly terrific scapes, wonderful !

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