Thailand, Pattaya attractions in 1979

[@DrFingers]

I was there in Pattaya that Christmas for my first trip to Thailand at 24 years old. I stayed in Siam Bayshore. Fell in love with the place and kept going back. This really brings back memories of when it was much nicer than it is now. Progress. Thanks for the memory.

[@huungryshark]

Me too Siam Bayshore when I first visited 2002. Then name change Siam Bayview :) Still visiting (Garden Wing Pool View )!

[@CB-qy1bb]

We were also there Xmas/ NewYear 1979! Stayed at The Royal Cliff, 1 building which stood on its own, nothing around it. I remember the Siam Bayshore & The Orchid Lodge. Walking Street was just gravel, no in your face sextrade. Wonderful.

[@ВладимирБиантовский-о1ж]

@@CB-qy1bb значит вы застали самое начало!! Теперь это большой город. Первый раз я приехал в 2001

[@troylollysaf9311]

What's wrong with Pattaya today?

[@DrFingers]

@@troylollysaf9311. Its just different in several ways now. Back then, with no Internet, no mobile phones, no satellite TV, the people came from rural areas and were unspoilt, open, less money driven, nicer. It was smaller and newer, and the general atmosphere was more relaxed. Cheaper. Much cheaper. More exotic. Less concrete. No screaching girls outside bars grabbing at you. Inside the bars, girls had a more relaxed manner and 'appeared' more interested in the western visitor. I know that deep down they were just working for money but it wasn't so obvious. Far less scamming. It was only the first year of mass tourism. Up until then the visitors were mainly businessmen or back packers. No old sexpats in vests moaning. If you go now you don't know any different and so you're happy as it is..

[@koivu6689]

I was in Pattaya 1977, Ocean View Hotel, it was my first time in Thailand, 27 years old. This video wake up my memories and I recognice the little girl with hat, she was selling coca cola and bears at the beach.

[@michaelijsbrand]

It does not often happen that viewers recognize people in my clips, so your observation stands out. Thanks.

[@JohnnieWalker1978]

I was there on 1981 !

[@ВладимирБиантовский-о1ж]

@@michaelijsbrand и вам спасибо! Просто удивительно найти такие видео!!!!

[@ВладимирБиантовский-о1ж]

Это круто, что узнали!!!!!!

[@JohnnieWalker1978]

@koivu6689 I was there on 1981 ! 🙂

[@mr.stevejones1947]

I was 16 in 1979 but I was lucky enough to go to Pattaya in 1989 when I was 26. Oh how I loved the place. Sadly it has changed so much. I'll be out again in July for my 35th trip. It really might be my last this time. Thanks for posting this. It signifies the early days of a wonderful adventure so many western men. Will the world ever see a place as fantastic in the way Pattaya used to be again?

[@Buggsy61]

I doubt it Mister and you are right it was truly wonderful back then, compared to the cold, mercenary place it can feel like today. March 90 was my first trip. First couple of days the place freaked me out with the culture shock, but 10 days later I was fighting back the tears when it was time to go home. Wonderful memories.

[@Buggsy61]

Agreed. I actually went back in August 1990 on my way to Australia, so we might have drank in the same bar!. It was much more laid back then before mass tourism.

[@stevieboy5263]

Yes I agree I went to pattaya from 1986 to 2018 it was the most wonderful place on earth but unfortunately it started turning and I have stopped going don’t like anything about anymore

[@nickcrumpton1248]

Agree with all the comments, 1988 1st time, and every year since (sometimes twice a year). It was an unbelievable place then, heaven on earth for a divorced 26 years old boy. The girls were all smiles and fun, nowadays seem cold and calculating. Oh well guys, at least we have those great memories

[@manosparavida3551]

@@stevieboy5263 Wow, that's a long time span. So you've witnessed huge changes. I was a 'johnny come lately' at 38 yrs of age in Feb '07. I was totally blown away by its indulgence, so returned 8-9 time's until 2016. Even I noticed the change , particularly the arrogance, rudeness and expectance of the girl's. For me things changed around 2012.

[@davechow704]

I was 20 in the 1979 and staying with my colleagues at the Siam Bay Shore Hotel in Pattaya, it was a new hotel during that time, amazing experience !

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

You must have played tennis.

[@AaxXxeE54]

I am a young man from Russia, I am only 30 years old. I have been to Pattaya 2 times, this year and last year and fell in love with this place. I deliberately searched for old images of this beautiful place and I am very surprised to see that in 1979 tourism was so developed. It much has changed in Thailand and around the world over the years, but it seems to me that Thailand and the appearance of Thai women are still more conservative than in Russia, the United States and Europe. In Thailand, to this day, you can feel something from the past, even despite the progress. Maybe it's because they are kinder than we are, or because they keep their trappings better. Do you agree? I really liked this nostalgic video.

[@ВладимирБиантовский-о1ж]

Я тоже из России, первый визит в Паттаю 2001 году в 31 год. Прилетел из Москвы. Тоже захотел найти видео из старых архивов. Приезжаю каждый год, кроме конечно этого. Пока пауза из-за ковида, но увер скоро полечу! Конечно идут изменения паттая растет. Даже по сравнению с 2001 годом коллосальные изменения! А чего говорить на счет 1979! Тогда это было практически начало.

[@AaxXxeE54]

@@ВладимирБиантовский-о1ж все меняется, но даже в 70е годы Паттайя уже жила, курорты, отели, девочки. Если посмотреть видео из конца 80х то уже движуха там конкретная и машины дорогие стоят, катера, бары кафешки ) Я ещё не родился а Паттайя уже жила. Очень культовое место, два раза там был. Атмосфера супер)

[@VideoAssociates]

Must agree, my first visit to Thailand was Phuket early 1998, it was way better than in June 2018 when i went back the heart and soul of the town was gone

[@wilspu5590]

Your fault

[@JiPi-]

I was in Pattaya 1987, Queen Pattaya Hotel, it was my first time in Thailand, 25 years old.

[@ВладимирБиантовский-о1ж]

Да, время летит не заметно!!

[@suphawatkhats4058]

Thank you posting your experience! I am glad to watch your video which it makes my feeling back so many years...

[@robertgraham1088]

Thank you for posting this very nice film.

[@johnliao5383]

I was there in 1986, great place for vacation

[@foxfansth7071]

ยินดีต้อนรับทุกคนครับ 😁🇹🇭 ขอให้มาเที่ยวบ้านผมให้สนุกมีความสุขครับ 🇹🇭

[@chris-ru2qo]

wish i went there back then

[@gogoj5123]

It was a paradise but now nearly hell

[@troylollysaf9311]

Its still a Wonderful place. i bought a condo there.. seaview!

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

1978,stayed at Asia Pattaya ended up marrying a girl that worked there.We are still together but spend most of our time in Chiangrai.Pattaya only had two roads the beach and one behind,the best restaurant was Nang Nual.

[@takatukatom1371]

Hey yes! Nang Nual, I remember that one. Back then it marked the end of walking street, I think. Congratulations to your relationship! :-)

[@thomasjohnrobinson4658]

@@takatukatom1371 I remember it right on the sea front.Havnt been back since 1982,no desire to return it had gone downhill from 79 to 82 enough to put me right off.

[@mohsen8473]

What the gold video ,,,,, thank you for shearing video 🤩😍

[@globalnomad1221]

back before the Thai obsession with skin whitening and other aspirational pursuits

[@azenvilagom]

Amazing footage.

[@weberjack5483]

Noch keine Walk'ing Street, die geliebte Marina Bar

[@Disc0noddy]

great video realy good look back at a place i visit now

[@armyfc.1225]

ปี 2522 ตอนนั้น เริ่มเจริญแล้วคับ 🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭

[@changchanel7907]

ยังไม่เกิดเลยอิอิ

[@juhalehtinen4156]

I was 1974 in Tropicana,it is big difference.MONEY,MONEY!Sad!!

[@janvanc7190]

Interesting to watch these old amateur films. It's shot about 50 years ago and makes me wonder what, if any, progress has been made in the local tourism industry. Same activities today, different people.

[@bossdog1480]

40 years ago.

[@gk10002000]

thank you for posting. so wish I had gone back then also

[@striker2515]

I’m from Thailand damm Pattaya really change a lot

[@FrankRennicke1]

danke fürs digitalisieren. Toll!

[@followfredl9335]

danke für die Zeitreise

[@zwarst]

When they invent time travel, Pattaya 1978\9 is on the list - thank you.

[@SoybooCow]

Thank you for sharing this amazing film!😃 It's great to look back and compare locations to how they appear today. I love the charm of Beach Road. Pity we can't identify some of the small Sois. In 1979, I guess 2nd Rd was almost a dirt track and nothing else beyond, inland, except fields???

[@Turbo仔]

Damn, I’m 22 years old. I went to Pattaya for a month for the first time. Prices and everything were not as cheap as I thought. After seeing the comments from the elders in the comment area, I can imagine what Pattaya was like at that time. Ya is so beautiful,

[@troylollysaf9311]

i went in 2022 summer for three months. food and hotels are still affordable. i also bought a condo near the beach for 26k there.

[@arebrec]

How times change.....

[@lastoutlaw3882]

Last year i had so much fun in Thailand and here in Pattaya too

[@Damburgery]

Much nicer then. ❤Not seedy like today. That 70S vibe no more.

[@dimitriosfromgreece4227]

AMAZING VIDEO ❤️

[@RoodeMenon]

Nail polish on a sandy beach. Ok. I was born in 78, Wow 40 years ago with fewer people, love it.

[@LukeCameronMW]

Any way to license this footage to use in a documentary?

[@jeffbangkok]

Pattaya is about like Bangkok with a beach..We rarely visit anymore

[@amath-dr7uk]

after 45 years of Turism Pattaya became exploited no????

[@alvinkoh5556]

Spot on!

[@weberjack5483]

Danke :für mich ist absolutely das beste das Standbild, die Walking striet mit dem Baum am enede.Dry-guest Haus

[@cisltd]

Lots of thais on the beach. Was same this year. Maybe if the tourists don't like to new lesser bar scene. The thais will love it.

[@reofahad5646]

Very good friend

[@AnanasFantomas]

Pattaya...where all things begun... Sin City)

[@jirehkoshy8076]

This is the footage used in "Vivre", by Saib.

[@ГалинаГалинина-в8ж]

Лучшее место на Земле

[@korppornth1563]

my home!!!

[@Fakerbey]

What about The Regent Hotel? Does it still exist? What its name today. Can't find much information about it.

[@maximemaxime186]

First name was The Regent after was changed to Montien Hotel Pattaya approx in 2015 was changed to Imperial now closed for renovation

[@edgregory1]

Germans are truly the master race. Thank you!!!!

[@jonburrows2684]

If you only knew how right you were. Ashamed that Merkel doesn't know it. She's killing Deutschland

[@christianopreuler1876]

Dankeschön! Gruß aus München! 🍻😉🍻

[@PauloGaetathe_original]

"The master race...", doesn't it come from the "Führer"?

[@priortokaraew7569]

@@jonburrows2684 to us from the outside, it looks like she's done it the death blow. Only that its operating on a lower time scale and will reveal its effects in a few years still.

[@patrickpalmroos7251]

Oh, so you meant the "master race" that lost two world wars? Great video anyhow, cred for the video.

[@lovethailandfromitaly8178]

The year 1979 , I was born only 1 year old 😅😅😅

[@JohnnieWalker1978]

Hallo Michael, danke für das veröffentlichen! Wussten Sie zufällig wie damals von 1979-1982 1DM in THB Umrechnung waren ? Im Internet finde ich da leider nichts mehr. Ich würde mich sehr darüber freuen wenn Sie darauf antworten könnten.

[@michaelijsbrand]

Was ich in Google erfunden habe ist dasz in 1981 1 US$ ungefähr 20 Baht war.

[@ladyboythailand6800]

alcazar cabaret show and tiffany ladyboy show it number one in pattaya i am ladyboy from thailand ^_^

[@austrianoriker589]

This was a visit from Austria, not from Germany. I have a view questions: Did they have at Christmas 1979 television sets in the room? If so did they have news in English language? Did the have European plug ins for electricity? What time around did the shops close in the evening?

[@Chanthathiwat]

ๆฟ1ช​ฤๅ​11ฟ​ฟ​0งงีฃงงณ

[@superkefmanful]

เคยทำงานที่นี่1987

[@PLAYSTATION_KSA]

ايام السربتة زمن الطيبين

[@joerghammerich3067]

tolle Zeit Mädels 300 Bath-- top

[@ByBantam]

ปี1979ผ่านมา45ปีแล้วเป็นคลิปตั้งแต่ผมไม่เกิด

[@yuv06]

I think this is older than 1979 because the Datsun pickup was a very old model it is more likely to be early 1970s

[@thefonzkiss]

yuv06 People in Thailand didn’t drive old cars?

[@49barcelona]

Schöne Bilder, bescheuerter Kommentar.

[@suhribzevolution645]

3:19 ผมเสียดายจ้นไม้ต้นนั้นมันสวยและน่าจะเป็นที่นั่งหลบแดดอย่างดี

[@DavidBonnie]

This is the Imperial Hotel now

[@stanimic]

David Bonnie

[@maximemaxime186]

Right! First name was The Regent, after was changed to Montien Pattaya< Then - Imperial Now it is closed((((

[@Pattaya2510]

heel verschil met nu WS

[@roberthuff3122]

Same same but different.

[@chirjj8682]

Love you long time Madam lol

[@Cha_narlin]

ว้าว

[@juancastanos7685]

Look the same scene now

[@deepsky6268]

Where are all the lady boys lol

[@sudaandravi]

Oh I haven’t born yet

[@nigelwilliams9307]

555

[@ОлегСмирнов-ш5й]

Всё как сейчас))

[@roberttudor455]

Looks boring. I prefer the Pattaya of today. Interestingly they had para sailing and jet skis back then. Lovely video though.

[@jpmillet651]

Lived there in this time, used to stay in weekender hotel, had friends who stayed at Orchid Lodge, Nipa Lodge which had Cu Cu club for dancing, spent 5 years there! I've forgotten about much of the names, but never the good times, what a ride and rush! Beautiful ❤️ girls and friendly people.

[@supawatchairangkan8664]

สมกับเป็นคนสมัยก่อนถ่ายไม่ค่อยเห็นอะไรเลย