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

[@johnpatterson6448]

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.

[@karlsthailand]

That’s a great way of putting it John, the Thailand of today is all that we’ve got and I still enjoy exploring it to this day. Cheers

[@dudleydogbrown1]

Im jelous, you have had the life I am yearning for,,,,,,,,bravo ---o

[@karlsthailand]

If you’d lived that life just think how old you’d be now lol. Thailand’s still a great place to visit and Samui is still beautiful. Thanks for your comments

[@nomadicsoul34]

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 .

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, Thai culture is very unique, I can have the most incredible times here and some very frustrating times too but it's never boring. And the locals are indeed very sociable, sometimes too much for me lol.

[@Buggsy61]

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.

[@karlsthailand]

Those times certainly seemed a lot more innocent and were definitely less complicated in many ways. Glad the videos brought it back for you

[@postiekeefveness4415]

Thoroughly enjoyed this one, as usual.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks, at least 4 more to come

[@DanishBacon555]

Thanks for sharing Karl. 🙏🏻

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure, thanks for the comment as ever DB

[@davecreer9]

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

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Leroy, a few more of these videos to come. I’m glad that people are enjoying them

[@mccall7122]

Wow, I'm totally glued to videos like this. Great stuff, mate!

[@karlsthailand]

I've done a few of them, they're very popular but I only have so many pictures. Glad that you enjoy them, cheers

[@Daniel-gu9om]

Loving these photos and stories. Hopefully more to come!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks. Yes, this is part 3 and at least 4 more to come

[@ThaiMyStyle]

Handsome man Karl :)

[@karlsthailand]

Well. Thank you

[@DiscoDrew]

Great memories. Keep them coming Karl 👍🏻

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks, don’t worry, more to come DD

[@damienohagan8550]

Fantastic vlog seeing Thailand in those years was amazing please do more of these Karl 👍👍👍

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Damien, glad that you’re enjoying my videos. This is the 3rd and there’ll be at least 4 more (87-92). Unfortunately my interest in photography waned a bit after 1992

[@damienohagan8550]

@@karlsthailand look forward to seeing them 👍

[@anthonyjames5966]

Ah. Karl. That was great. photos and stories

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Anthony, that was part 3, at least a few more to come

[@gman210977]

Finally managed to catch up with the videos. Absolutely loving them.

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Glen, a few more to come

[@FarangbanNok420]

Really like these stories and photos from the 80s , I met my wife in best friends bar in 2003 Great times in there

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you are enjoying my videos. There’s a lot of love for the Best Friends Bar Beer Complex. I must admit that it was probably my favourite too unless you count the madness of Soi’s 7 and 8 20 years ago. You must be sad to see it go with such a memory attached to it

[@FarangbanNok420]

@@karlsthailand yes we were sad when it went , but we have all the memories Will you be moving on to the 90s next ? Great content

[@karlsthailand]

I will be doing the years 1987-1992, my interest in photography waned about that time so I stopped taking so many pictures

[@kevininsiam]

Great memories from best friends bars complex shared many great memories here and sat for a beer at every bar in that complex, that how cosy the place was. Also had the muay thai boxing every night, so many people love this place. now in the memories book.

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Kevin, unfortunately Best Friends is still there…but it’s gone

[@kevininsiam]

@@karlsthailand yes so true best friends are always here in the memories ❤ bar 16 jam bar or bar 12 any memories for you. bar 16 run by jam & aussie Chris???

[@karlsthailand]

I don’t recall specific bars names, only the locations and memories divided over many years

[@1972pd]

Hi Karl......interesting pictures with the stories . Loved it 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks David, that’s part 3, more to come

[@aaronprice8045]

Thanks for sharing Karl, some great photos there. Keep ‘em coming! 😀

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Aaron, don’t worry more coming…through till 1992

[@georgewest3926]

Love these old videos

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks George. They are very popular but my supply of old pictures is very limited unfortunately. Cheers

[@davegodkin9066]

My first trip of many to Thailand was back in 87 as a 16 year old with my father whom ran bars on Soi Cowboy in the late 70s early 80s. Best time of life, needless to say ive got a few wild stories myself. Good times great memories.

[@karlsthailand]

That must have been an amazing experience, having your father as an 'old hand' and keeping you out of trouble lol. Cheers

[@mtnxlx]

Great Pics Carl,you also have a great Narrator's voice love seeing old pics if my beautiful Thailand.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Leonardo, glad that you’re enjoying the videos using my old pictures

[@nrz197]

Great photos and stories. It’s a small world when you can run into someone at a bar 11 years later

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Nigel, that kind of thing happens to me all the time, it’s a big Workd but we move in smaller circles

[@tomsriattube]

I was also in Thailand for the first time in the 80s and before that in many countries around the world. A lot of memories come back and I like listening to the old stories. Over 35 years have now passed and a lot has happened in my life. The highlights were certainly that two of my children were born in Phuket and Bangkok. Thanks for sharing your stories.

[@karlsthailand]

I'm glad it stiired up some old memories of your own Tom, sounds like many of them are positive. Yes, a long time ago now. Cheers

[@gamingaddictswithgenghis]

Amazing...hope you do more like this

[@karlsthailand]

I presume you have seen all the videos on my "Thailand in the 80's" playlist? Cheers

[@chakwaaodikwa516]

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.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks, yes that’s my preferred style. Glad you enjoy the vlogs and plenty more old pictures on their way

[@supernanny82]

ANOTHER BRILLIANT ONE KARL TAKE CARE

[@yourdadsvan6763]

So many happy photos. Love it !

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Your Dadsvan, glad you’re enjoying the videos. Thanks for the positive comment

[@UplifterMan]

Finally, found someone who took really great pictures. With great storytelling is a bonus. Thanks Karl

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks very much, glad you’re enjoying my content

[@pensom8633]

Pics and stories brilliant. Keep up the great work 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Pensom

[@tonymcquade]

Ohhh Wow! Great stuff! Thank you!

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure Tony, more coming

[@MisterMitchMM]

Love the memories. Thank you Karl. 🙏😎

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Mitch, glad that they’re taking you back in time

[@trevorbartels1730]

Thanks Karl !

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure Trevor, more on their way

[@dannykelly7159]

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

[@karlsthailand]

Just think how old you’d be now lol 😂 Cheers

[@dannykelly7159]

@@karlsthailand Lol I’m 30 now. And have been to Thai land 3 times. In my life. Last time I went to Bangkok for most of the month I stayed. I really like Bangkok 👍👍. Looking forward to going agian this year some time. 👍👍

[@krazeekalvin]

I miss Thailand of the 80's. I wish I had my pictures from back then. I only have a few left. I still have my bamboo and rice paper umbrella from 86.

[@karlsthailand]

That was one thing I did right…take and keep the pictures. Hopefully they have brought some of those times back for you

[@mariettathornton5924]

My husband and I totally enjoyed watching your videos Karl! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@karlsthailand]

Glad that you both enjoy them Marietta

[@ViewTalay]

This is a brilliant series, thoroughly enjoying the photos and memories. You can see from the pics how much everyone enjoyed each other's company! Cheers Karl

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Mark, yes the pictures bring the good times back for me too

[@marcoprolo1488]

Good to see pics from those times. The atmosphere has changed a lot since.

[@karlsthailand]

Indeed it has. Cheers

[@Darryl_Smith]

Brilliant memory share. Making great moments to 'sip like fine wine' years later has always been a great joy - you had good times and its great you share with us - more on the way... Thank you

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers once again Darryl. My pleasure

[@milesgreen99]

Excellent, as always.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Michael

[@GlennBobFP]

Great stories. So glad I found your channel.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Glenn, glad to have you on board

[@barshrink1175]

Great video and storytelling about your life many years ago

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Jeff, it’s great to have the pictures and memories to share

[@dubsdolby9437]

Hi Karl Really interesting video of days gone by in beautiful Thailand 🇹🇭 and excellently narrated 🙂

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks DD

[@VictorHenderson]

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

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks, those travels when you are young really leave an impression don't they?

[@VictorHenderson]

@@karlsthailand 100 percent. I never realized how impactful those times were until many years have passed and I look back at myself. I had to grin, I also bought a Canon EOS and lugged that damn thing everywhere with me... and a Sony camera for a bit as well. Lovely times. I am now many trips into Thailand and I do love it so.

[@nwils6944]

This is a great collection of Thailand stories and photos. 👍

[@karlsthailand]

People do seem to enjoy them, thanks again

[@lyndonbarber2881]

great pictures bet thailand has changed over the years

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers, it’s the 3rd video in a series with at least a few more to come yet Lyndon

[@davidthomas5679]

Very cool that you took and saved these pictures. Thanks 😊

[@karlsthailand]

Yes David. I’m so happy I took them now

[@mikeyboy3054]

Live in Pratumnak but wife and I on Koh Samui in Chaweng watching this. My Thailand Experience does not go back as far as yours but even looking back to 2002 it has changed so much. Especially the traffic.

[@karlsthailand]

I live just around the corner to you. Pattaya has changed immensely as has much of Thailand but I still enjoy it, that’s important. Thanks

[@mikeyward710]

Love these videos Karl brilliant

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Mikey

[@benrawson007]

Love these stories

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks, more to come

[@benrawson007]

@@karlsthailand Great stuff. I have and I'm sure everyone watching has fond memories of Thailand 'before', not as far back as you mind. 2006 to 2010 was my single era.

[@karlsthailand]

Your first memories of Thailand are always the longest lasting

[@ian-wu2bb]

Thailand has only been a sexond home to me for the last 12 years . But I love this old stuff from the 80,s and 90,s. Jogs my memory of the wild days I had in Weatern Australia in the same period. Karl your an AWesome story teller too

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks very much Ian. My old photos and memories have been quite popular.

[@jamespickets3167]

Great series this about the old times, well done Karl

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks James, glad you’re enjoying them

[@PattayaMD]

Thanks for sharing . Of course there are dozens of great memories during past years keep it coming buddy🙏🏻

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks PT MD, at least 4 more videos to come

[@Paul_G_Eats]

Great video mate 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Paul, more to come

[@jimdavis2911]

Wonderful reminiscents Karl! Brings back memories from my second trip to Thailand in 1981. Spent two months of my overland route in Thailand going to a lot of the same places, Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai for hiking in the Golden Triangle and staying with various hill tribes. Spent two weeks on Ko Samui as well, similar accommodations to yours but no electricity let alone AC back then. I remember every night the heat lightning would light up the sky. Thanks for putting this and the prior one together.

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Jim, there’s no going back to those times and we were fortunate to have experienced what we did. We had to make the effort though so probably deserve our memories

[@Ander.S]

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

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, nothing wrong with a bit of nostalgia. Thanks

[@andrewgibbs7279]

Golden years, before most people would venture to SE Asia, like you say it'll never be the same again, great that you experienced it while it was relatively unexplored. Gold.

[@karlsthailand]

Absolutely! Glad you enjoyed it Andrew

[@harmony11155]

Thank you for the story friend 🙏

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure. Hope you enjoy the whole series of those videos. Thank you

[@driedekker]

Another great video Karl.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks very much

[@johncox3076]

Great watching your experience in Thailand so many years ago thanks for sharing with us,

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers John, room for a few more experiences yet mate 😉

[@andrewnorth64]

Well done Karl loved it

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Andrew, part 4 on it’s way. Hope you are well

[@longdatedoptionsleaps6112]

Love the Smith T-shirt on Perry “the queen is dead”. I had one myself

[@karlsthailand]

Yeah, we loved The Smiths. Cheers

[@mike-js1jj]

Cool video and great pictures and stories from the old days. I hung out at best friends bar in Pattaya as well crazy that it’s all gone now.

[@karlsthailand]

Times move on Mike but we still have the memories to enjoy. Thanks

[@pattraynor3615]

Best vlogs I've ever seen of Thailand, absolutely brilliant Karl, thanks again 👍👍

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks so much Pat, that’s quite a compliment

[@tobybrennan18]

Brilliant this mate, gutted I wasn’t around to see it back in the glory days!

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Toby, I’m very pleased that I took so many pictures at the time which allows to share a bit of those times with everyone

[@mal3519]

Great series of vlogs Karl wonderful stuff. Looking forward to the rest of them .

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Mal

[@tonymcquade]

I really enjoyed that Karl, Thank you. This is the Thailand I remember as the best of times, way more innocent than now. I really hope you keep sharing! Thanks again! They were the best years ever!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Tony, I’m happy that it’s brought a bit of that time back for you. There are at least another 4 videos to come, basically every year from 1987-1992

[@scottDchicago]

This episode was so much fun to watch! The pre “Disney” commonality of travel were indeed legendary times to travel in Thailand.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Scott, I look back on those times fondly and I do think I realised they were special at the time, that’s probably why I took all the pictures

[@karltraveldude7817]

I felt like I was there for a moment , great to see and share those experiences . Thank you for your sharing .... Enjoy .

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure Karl

[@stuartsmith7624]

Great videos! You take me back to the excitement of when you first arrive in Thailand. What a place. Building a house on Koh Samui at the moment.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it Stuart, glad it brought it back for you and good luck with your new house. Thanks

[@anthonyjames5966]

Great one again Karl. My first time in Thai was 1989. I think

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Anthony, hope the video brought back some good memories from that time

[@jasonlittle3000]

Need to get more popcorn the story is getting good

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Jason, plenty more to come so make sure you don’t eat too much popcorn

[@bkkian4012]

brilliant series Karl ,, fantastic

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Bkkian, glad you’re enjoying them, a few more to come. I hope get the chance to see some of my other content too

[@bkkian4012]

@@karlsthailand brought back a lot of memories .. those early days never to be seen again..👍

[@paulseoighemcgee5772]

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

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it and thanks Paul

[@lt9413]

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.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks LT. Great to get positive feedback, it’s very motivating

[@Tedn222]

Karl ,I love your channel and your stories !! Take Care, Ted N.

[@Glyn69]

Fabulous karl and what a look back amazing , it's a historical documentary you have captured of Thailand life over the years , and now you're exploring new destinations in the Kingdom . Thanks for sharing

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure Glyn, those videos were really popular, I just wish I had more pictures. I have another look back ‘special’ planned for May or June.

[@Glyn69]

@Karl's Thailand that's great will look forward to watching them , went round Pratanmak Hill early this morning, and looked back at your discussion with Paddy Doyle and the quiz 😀

[@karlsthailand]

@@Glyn69 I remember it was very hot that morning when we did that interview. I still go for walks up there from time to time too.

[@Glyn69]

@Karl's Thailand yes it was sweltering weather that day like the past 2 weeks . Never know, may bump into you sometime , take care

[@lingdinh4510]

Great times!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks

[@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!

[@karlsthailand]

Glad it stirred up some good memories for you and thanks

[@tomcattc3493]

Amazing stories mate. Much appreciated for sharing them 👍❤️

[@karlsthailand]

My pleasure TomCat, more coming

[@janus302]

Great stories Karl 👍 My first time Thailand was 1989 on ko samui in lamai beach,i remember what you where saving there was only the sandroad and behind the coconut plantage, i also remember bauhous,it was on a corner and above the entrance was standing the cup from the Europacup 1,if i am richt. I am still going back every year, except the last 2 years,but i am glad that i go back in september. Thanks for the nice story. 😇🙏

[@karlsthailand]

It’s cool that someone else can remember those times. I haven’t been to Samui for 17 years now. I will have to change that

[@deplorabled1695]

Karl you brought tears to my eyes mate.

[@karlsthailand]

People love those videos with my old pictures…..wish I had taken even more lol. Cheers

[@deplorabled1695]

@@karlsthailand Don't mourn that time that is lost to us, let's be grateful we got to do it.

[@drocket6521]

Great pics and memories Karl. My first few trips to Thailand in the 90s are all a bit of a blur 🤣will never beat that buzz coming into land in DM knowing you’d be soon be in sukhumvit bars !

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, it was quite a buzz wasn’t it?. Thanks for the comment

[@michaelstuart8775]

Best friend beers bars were brilliant Krap Pom

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, I’m not usually that keen on Bar Beer complexes but I have some special memories attached to Best Friends

[@Heathrow75]

Love this Karl it’s put a big smile on my face , old school Thailand love it !! Man I dream about these days and how it was, I got the later 90s but still so much has changed both good and not so good . Cheers from Oz.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it and yes, things have certainly changed. Cheers

[@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!

[@karlsthailand]

Yes, that was a real surprise all thos eyears later Gator. Thanks

[@GatorJake]

👍👍@@karlsthailand

[@jimflanagan6814]

Brilliant series Karl. It deserves more views.

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers Jim…story of my channel so far lol. I need a few big chested maidens on my thumbnails to crack the KZbin algorithm 😂

[@popicorn99]

Really enjoying this series of your travels. Those photos you took are fabulous. It's like they've been waiting all these years for the technology to catch up with their quality. Nowadays we can see on a computer or big screen tv. Nice story about the girl recognising you. Its often said people remember how a person treated them and made them feel more than what they said to them. I'm sure you've done that everywhere you've been on your travels Karl. Looking forward to the next video.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Popicorn, yes taking slides seemed like an awkward thing to do at the time but I’m so glad I did now as the quality is better. It was a great coincidence meeting Darin again

[@mbradleyltc]

Great video as always Karl! Hope you're doing good mate!

[@karlsthailand]

Still going Matt, thanks

[@LhasaThailand]

Loving these series. 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers LT

[@gongqi67]

Cool stories!

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks, glad you enjoyed them

[@mythai9593]

Great stories 👍. Lamai was my favourite place, a bit after you though, I remember whiling the night away in the couple of beer bar complexes, on to Bauhaus then finishing off in the Rock pub opposite until 9 or 10 in the morning, happy days 😊.

[@karlsthailand]

Cheers. Yes, Lamai was my favourite from the very first visit

[@4kingace379]

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

[@karlsthailand]

A lot has changed hasn’t it? It’s still a beautiful island but there’s no going back. Happy New Year

[@4kingace379]

@@karlsthailand I went there a handful of times, my last being when they were starting to build a McDonald's there, I knew it was over then. We were lucky to see it and the Thai people before mainstream tourists changed everything. Happy New Year

[@stuffeddotcodotnz]

Thank you for sharing sir, very nice to hear the stories and see the sights of times past.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks PoorBlack, more coming

[@mikeyboy3054]

Wonderful video.

[@karlsthailand]

Thank you very much! Mikeyboy

[@bh4407]

Some of these photos should be hanging on a wall in frame. I love their stories. Keep um coming! Domo Arigato:)

[@karlsthailand]

At least another 4 to come b h . Thanks

[@jonnie4508]

Those were the Days Mate!

[@karlsthailand]

Certainly seems that way now Jonnie 👍

[@Mekhong3876]

Excellent vlog 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks Mick, more coming

[@steverosse]

That was very watchable. Gave it a like. Good work. You have much sharper memories of those years than I do. Bad lifestyle choices on my part.

[@karlsthailand]

Glad you enjoyed it! Yes, my memory has always been good when it comes to the chronology of things happening but having the pictures to remind me is a big help. Cheers

[@mariettaandcolinthornton9819]

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 😊

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks again Marietta, just wish I had even more pictures to go with my memories lol

[@boomme3598]

Nice one Karl. 👍

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks

[@bikebasket9594]

Classic stuff. Thank you for sharing these stories and photos with your audience. I hope all the ladies and gentlemen featured are well.

[@karlsthailand]

Thanks. It was all such a long time ago and I have lost contact with many of the people featured unfortunately but not all