Bangkok Nightlife and Thailand in the 80's: It Will Never be the Same Again!

I first visited Thailand in the 80’s (1987) and returned in 1988. Thailand was a life changing experience at a time that will never be repeated . I show you my pictures from Bangkok and Chiang Mai and the then unspoiled paradise island Koh Samui. The beauty and friendliness of the Thai girls amazed us.

I show my pictures from Koh Samui when it really was a tropical paradise and you could get a beachside bungalow for not much more than a Dollar a night. I travelled with a good friend who had never flown before. We weren’t on our own for long and travelled to Chiang Mai and then Koh Samui. I meet up with some ladies I had met on my first visit the year before.

Experience Thailand in the 80’s with me as I show old pictures that offer a valuable insight into Thailand before tourism changed it forever.

This is the third of several videos using my many pictures taken between 1987 and 1992. I narrate the pictures to describe what it was like, how it affected us and how Thailand has changed.

@BangkokPat @ThairishTimes



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[johnpatterson]

I live in CM. I usually avoid this sort of video but Karl is a lovely guy and a neat storyteller. Most importantly, he reminisces about Thailand in the 80s without putting down Thailand today which - let’s face it - is all we’ve got. Still a great place with wonderful people.

[chakwaaodikwa]

Ha... was looking forward to this, love the old pictures and stories. Have watched a load of your videos and I really like the positive vibes and no BS approach. All the best for the future Karl, chok dee.

[nomadicsoul]

Having travelled all over the world as a young back packer for several years I came to the conclusion that the thing that sets Thailand apart is the ability to mix with the locals . Its possible elsewhere but not like it is in Thailand .

[VictorHenderson]

Love your stories... reminds me of my days in Guanzhou back in the 90's.

[dannykelly]

My god I wish I was born back in them days. Love your story’s

[pd]

Hi pictures with the stories .
Loved it 👍

[postiekeefveness]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one, as usual.

[davecreer]

wonderfull memories mate love them dosent time go quickley you were a handsome young man karl same as me but we are not done yet mate look forwood to the next one

[kingace]

Koh Samui in the good ole days i went early 90's, when there were two clubs on the Island, the Reggae Pub or the Green Mango, dirt roads no McDonald's and for sure no Samsonite suitcases

[paulseoighemcgee]

Man after me own heart, you are Karl mate ! Great stories !

[GlennBobFP]

Great stories. So glad I found your channel.

[jasonlittle]

Need to get more popcorn the story is getting good

[Ander.S]

Such nice videos talking about memories. Thats all that matters at the end.

[mariettaandcolinthornton]

This is perhaps my second time watching this video Karl! Love the story ❤ which in my opinion, could be made into a movie 😊 You are completely a great storyteller:) Thanks for sharing 😊

[fjbxrplover]

Damn Karl! I was listening to you when I was working out and you mentioned Best Friend Bar Beer in Pattaya! Had great memories of a young lass named Noi Nong back in 92 and 93 wow!

[Buggsy]

Only just stumbled onto this channel and so enjoying the last 3 videos as my own first trip was early 90 at about the same age (I am 56 now). Brings back so much memories of amazing times and the truly wonderful girls I met back then. Its hard to explain unless you experienced it, but my god I am glad I did.

[barshrink]

Great video and storytelling about your life many years ago

[lt]

Hi Karl,
I love hearing your stories from years gone by. You are really good at story telling, most entertaining and interesting. Reminds me of my ol'days in Thailand.
Your photos are fantastic.
Looking forward to you next video.

[jamespickets]

Great series this about the old times, well done Karl

[GatorJake]

Karl, another great episode. The story of Durin toward the end was really a neat twist and a great way to wrap up this video. Well-done!