Great memories I remember phoning Thai girls in 1992 from Scotland and getting the bill 3 months later and my mates saying you could have had a holiday in Thailand for that.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Michael, that’s hilarious. Keeping in touch pre-Internet was another World wasn’t it?

@maratonlegendelenemirei3352

11 ай бұрын

That's like me phoning birds in Romania from England 1999 and my Mum eventually going apeshit after I pi$$ed off back there leaving her with the bill!!! Happily married living in Romania today debt free.

Hi Karl. These ‘memory lane’ videos are getting a lot of views & rightly so! Please keep them coming. Cheers 👍

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers DB, unfortunately my photographs are limited but definitely at least a few more coming

@piratepete5001

2 жыл бұрын

Total agree. 👍👍👍

I love hearing these back in the good old days Thailand stories.I didn't travel to Thailand until 2010 so i find it interesting to hear what it used to be like back in the day.Thank you Karl, i do enjoy your videos.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Sunshine Man, always good to get positive feedback and happy that you enjoy my content

Hello Karl my name is Michael, seeing and listening to your stories is like reliving my past experiences in Thailand . I to made my first trip back in 1989 and took photos with slide film and also negatives. I had just got into photography with a Pentax 35mm camera. Since then I have traveled back many times throughout the years on vacations usually about twice a year. I have traveled to many places throughout Thailand also. Maybe one of these days we could meet and have a drink and talk stories. Cheers ! take care

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Sure Michael, send me a message next time you are here, I’m usually in Pattaya these days

Great memories…..brings back a time when my grandparents were still alive living 25 minutes away from Udon Thani. Rural Thailand 🇹🇭 no electricity where they were living back then but the place sure has changed now! I hope you find more photos and share them with us:)

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Marietta, this video is part 4 and there are at least 3 more to come. I love Udon Thani Province. No electricity? How things have changed

Great vdo again. Even in 2005 when I first went to my wife’s village near Chaiyaphum they still had the morning news over the speakers. I also remember how the cocks would start crowing at about 3:30 am in the village, it drove me nuts! To escape the noise I would take some blankets and a mosquito net and we would sleep on the farm. Kaeo my wife would tell me Thai stories and the skies were so clear. It was a great experience

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you’re enjoying the content. Yes, that rural lifestyle is disappearing fast Goeff

Really enjoying this series of videos Karl - you seem very happy reminiscing! I iove how you remember all of the treacles' names!

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Jimmy, lord knows how I remember those names lol

I remember those Bangkok tees @11:37. I had one too!

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

They were everywhere weren’t they Dave, that and the Koh Samui ones

Thanks for sharing. Love to see what once was.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Morten, a few more to come

Great pictures &chat again Karl

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Anthony

great video karl xxxx

Great video. As i always really enjoyed it. Great charisma and really captured the imagination. Keep em coming👍

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks DV, unfortunately my pictures are limited in number, a least a few more videos like this to come through

Great to hear your memories. Keep them coming.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, there are a few more to come, basically every year from 87-92

Great story telling.... keep them coming!

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks DC, at least a few more to come

loving these mate

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lord Charles

Loving this series and your stories Karl and they way you are telling them is pure brilliance! (And you've got a great memory for names!!) All ladies of course 😅😝👍

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Never forget a lady Mark 😂 Thanks

thanks karl great photos and memories enjoy the series

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brett

thanks. Really enjoyed looking at the old photos and getting the narration for each one.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Nigel, a few more to come

Wonderful series Karl great stuff . Love the bar names in Thailand (Big bar beer👍) my favourite (My friend you bar.) Looking forward to the next one .Thanks again.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Yes “My friend you” is exactly how they used to talk isn’t it? Thanks

thank for sharing your life in Thailand all those years ago.fantastic nostalgia..good luck with your channel it's great.

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Kev, another video using my old photos should be up later this week

Karl thanks for bringing back to me so many memories of Thailand. I've got a massive smile of my face whilst watching you visit memory lane. Thanks again for sharing your stories. Take care. Nick

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Nick, that was number 4 and still a few more to come

Hello Karl, Thanks for another very interesting and entertaining video. You memory is pretty good and you really are lucky to have experienced Thailand back in the ol'days. You are absolutely correct about the Thais. They are a wonderful people. Keep the videos coming and take care.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks LT, sometimes my memory amazes even me lol. Glad you’re enjoying my content

I'm really, really enjoying this series... Thank you for sharing!

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure Tony, thanks

Loving this series Karl. Leg end taking 2 ladies travelling on that solo trip! Lovely tale about the money lend at the end of your trip, genuine kindness.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers D Rocket, great times eh?

Hi Karl, I am Peter, German, living in Thailand (CNX) on and off…love your memories very much. Thank you for sharing your life experiences and walks on the colourful sides of life… Peter from Frankfurt and Chiang Mai

@karlsthailand

11 ай бұрын

My pleasure Peter, thank you

Great memories lovely pictures 😁❤

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Lyndon

loving these memory mate had a very similar experiences but no photos

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Yes I’m so glad that I took and kept all those pictures now. I hope it’s brought those times back for you a bit

Thank you Karl for this walk down memory lane it brought back memories for when I was in Thailand in the late 1980s it certainly triggered my emotions can we have content like this

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brian, glad you’re enjoying it but unfortunately my pictures are limited. There will be at least 3 more videos like this though (basically covering 87-92)

Great times and memories. Thank you Karl. 👍😎🙏

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Mitch

Thanks again Karl. I am having a fun time watching this series. What I have found so special about Thailand is the people. LOL at Mike travelling for 9 years.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure. Yes, it had quite an effect on him

Awesome memories Karl. Hope you find your missing slides mate. I'm really enjoying your walk down memory lane.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

I put aside some of the best nightlife slides about 25 years ago to show someone and then put them away for safe keeping…and never found them again. Very frustrating. Glad you’re enjoying the videos

Great stories mateeeee!

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Reoun

Great video, Karl. Thanks!

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that was part 4 in case you weren’t aware

Awesome episode!

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Scott

Lovely video

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Carlos

Another great video Karl so wish I was there back in the day but with bit more money lol

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

It’s still fun now Dean, that’s all that counts

More fabulous content Karl, love these 80s videos, Hope you can find a few more 🙏👏👏👏

@karlsthailand

10 ай бұрын

Perhaps in the future but I have used most of my old pictures already. Thank you

Another interesting video Karl with great photos from back in the day, and how much things have changed What a gem of a girl to lend you money, some good people out there make a difference Looking forward to your next memory lane video! 🙏👍

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I really enjoy making these videos as it gives me the chance to indulge in my memories. Yes, it was a great gesture from Koy

My first visit was 1993 I stayed at the Beachview Hotel, Pattaya. The first of many wonderful visits to the magical kingdom of Thailand.❤❤❤❤❤

@karlsthailand

6 ай бұрын

There's no going back Russell but the bottom line is that I still enjoy Thailand to this day. Cheers

I love this kind of video, great memories of Thailand. Proper!

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Andy, glad you enjoyed it

great video thanks

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks YMJ

So cool 😎

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks

Another great vid. I remember darrets gh. I think its still going. Bar beer gone though. Hazy memories after copious amounts of mekong!

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks James. You’re the second person that said to me that it’s still there. I looked for it a month or so ago and couldn’t find it, I must have walked right past it lol

Great stuff Karl thanks for sharing

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

That was part 4, a few more to come. Nice to hear from you

@GottoLoveThailand

2 жыл бұрын

Good to hear can’t wait

Very cool

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Brooks

Really terrific stuff Karl and your narration is first class, look forward to the next one cheers David 🎸🎸

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dave, I’m going to continue the series in a couple of weeks and do some travel/adventure vlogs in between

@das9261

2 жыл бұрын

Heading back mid Aug for a month hopefully catch you for a beer at some point I’ll get in touch cheers Karl✈️🎸✈️

To cool mate .👍🙏❤️🇦🇺

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Cheers again BB. Those old picture videos were very popular

Excellent karl. I like your stuff. Too many big shots on here now.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks very much. I’m glad you enjoy my content Ling Dinh

Hi Karl loving these old stories I've been home 3 days from Thailand back watching Thailand KZread I am missing it so much I enjoyed meeting you and having a beer with each other in nick deans bars your a fantastic guy all the best mate and hope to see you in Thailand again one day soon

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Great to meet you too Mike, glad you enjoyed my trip down Thailand’s memory Lane

All your iTunes videos are very interesting, I spent all of time in SiSaKet, I fly into ubon, good job Karl,

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Oliver, Sisaket and Ubon are both in a beautiful part of Thailand

Karl wonderful story and great memories , thank you for sharing ! Enjoy ...

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks again Karl. Thanks for leaving a comment

@karltraveldude7817

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand My pleasure Karl ...Enjoy hope to have some beers in November !

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds good Karl

Unreal Karl … please keep these coming 🙏🙏

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Tom, I got bad news….eventually I’m going to run out of pictures. There’ll be at least 3 more videos, basically 1987-1992

@shinertom142

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand .. looks like you’ll have to them all again Karl

Hi Karl, nice meeting you last night. Keep up the good work 👍 John

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Likewise John, pleasure to meet you and your family, you’re so lucky having roots up in Bueng Kan

Hi Karl just joined as I saw you on Thairish. Love this period. I wasnt there in the 80,s. But as I am now 57 I have fond memories of the 8o,s period of girls in padded shoulders and big hair. Didnt discover Thailand till years later.

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Ian, glad that I can show you a bit of what you might have seen back then lol

I love Thailand Karl , I have been coming for past 6 years and married a beautiful Thai woman 4 years ago, I love your videos, I am in the USA right now but going back December 8 . I watch your videos every morning at Starbucks while I drink my coffee and can’t wait to be back in Thailand for 8 months 🇹🇭❤️

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

That’s great Joel, Karl’s Thailand and Starbucks to start your day. Where are you planning to go? 8 months is a great amount of time to have here?

Great story telling. Had my first trip to Thailand in 89 then moved there in 96 and lived there for some years. Visa runs, being the only farang in the area ,are lost now and how I miss the "old" Thailand. I have very few pictures of that time so finding your KZread chanel was great.

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Glad that you are enjoying my KZread channel and hope it brought a bit of the "old" Thailand back for you

My wife is from Udon Thani…..18 great years together….she had a pet Buffalo as a child called Noy…..she loved her.

great karl im ready for the next one !! kenny b nottingham

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Kenny

awesome, i miss 89-90 years, I was a child and remebered most places are unique, unlike now

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. Thailand has certainly got a lot faster hasn’t it?

You can tell that by this time 'Thailand has you now' with your double trips. I couldn't bear to think what a long haul flight was like back then. Smoking allowed, no entertainment but I'm.sure it was worth it. Really enjoyable series Karl, these recollections are pure treasure.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

The long flights never ever bothered me Popicorn, it was the price of going to another World. Thanks so much

Well done

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Frank

Nice to see the past

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks KCL, that was part 4 and a few more to come

Your a historical encyclopedia of Thai travels , superb to watch , my first visit April and October last year ,I move there in 2 weeks

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Cheers Glyn, I’ve spent time here every year for 36 years now and always enjoyed travelling around the country

@Glyn69

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand hi Karl that clearly comes across and you enjoy what you edit and present , take care have a good week

Love these pictures Karl. What is amazing is that we both look better now than 1989. Last time I was in Pattaya they thought I was younger than some of the young Russian lads. Mind you that is what vodka does to them.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Wildcat66. I don’t believe everything they tell me lol

Another cracking episode Karl. I love your easy going style of story telling, very natural. Sad to read about Mike in your reply to another comment, he looked a character. Was that Kodak in Harrow where you worked? Look forward to chapter 5.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Mark, yes it was Kodak in Harrow I worked

@HappyHappy-tc2dm

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand And thats developed into housing and apartments ..

Hello again Karl! Great videos on the late 80s, took me a few minutes to click but we met each other back then fairly often I think in Apache! My eyes popped out and a huge smile with your great story recall, amazing times, thank you. Magic days back then, Honey Hotel, Apache, Quiet Spot, remember mama san Lek?! All the best, I’ll be in Pattaya late August if you fancy one

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

That would be incredible if we did meet. You weren’t the guy who was with Somkit for a long time were you?

@dmclean42

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand was indeed! So have some photos in the loft too! Will pm you Karl👍🏻

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Wow, small World. Yes, I do remember meeting you a few times. I don’t recall ever seeing Somkit after 91/92. Any idea what came of her? My email is thailandkarl@yahoo.co.uk

11:30 think I had the same t shirt back then. Great memories

@karlsthailand

11 ай бұрын

Yeah, they were pretty popular at the time. You could get some that were hand painted, all similar designs but made individually. Beats a 'Good guys go to heaven' Pattaya vest eh lol? Cheers

Superb again Karl. I agree with you about photography subjects. I (even in my home town) prefer to take photographs of streets and pubs because they are changing all the time. I only wish I’d taken more of places like Washington Sq in Bangkok. Keep up the good work.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Dan, a few more to come, basically 87-92. I think pubs are a good bet for pictures, I hear their disappearing fast? Hope you are well

@dantheman3830

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand all good here thanks. Just counting the days (101) until my next trip.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

101 eh? 3 months sounds shorter to me Dan

I got to Bkk and Koh Samui in 1999 then moved to Hong Kong in 2001. Lived in Asia since 2020 then left moved to South America. Bangkok was the BOMB!! We would go there on holiday and to party all the time. Jeez i miss Soi Cowboy … u meet the most interesting people everything from US embassy aka “CIA/NSA” to Vietnam vets that have been there a decade or more. Magical place and wouldn’t change a thing. The Thai gals 👍👍👍👍👍

@karlsthailand

11 ай бұрын

With the benefit of hindsight it was a great time to visit Thailand. Yes, there used to be the craziest mix of characters around back then.

Nice. Goodtimes

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, glad you enjoyed it Nicholas

@nicholaslewis388

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand 1ST time i was in Thailand and Loas was 2001. Amazing time as a backpacker lol. Keep the memories flowing x

Another great step back in time. It would be nice to find out over time how many others 'planned a two week holiday' and 9 years later...had me in stitches as I have a mate who did something similar. Thanks for sharing.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers. I always advise people who are including Thailand on a tour to visit Thailand last or they won’t see the other places

I've done the Ang Thong marine park hike!, yes there's a lagoon you can go uo to

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been there a few times Ant but the last time was 22 years ago. It’s a cool place though

Loving this series Karl and hope to see more. Brings back so many memories of my younger self and the wonderful times I had there. Ended up marrying a Thai lady in later life and we have been together for 16 years. Samui really was paradise back in those days and I have say I was disappointed when I went back in 2003.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Buggsy61, glad that you are happily married to a Thai woman and although I want to go back to Samui part of me is dreading it at the same time

@Buggsy61

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand Thanks yes there was a big gap before I ended up working back in Thailand in the early 2000’s when I met my current wife. I still have all the old pictures hidden in the loft and sometimes have a look and wonder to myself what happened to these girls. Thai women are resilient survivors (they have to be) though so I hope they found a good lives for themselves. Cheers again.

Another great walk down memory lane. My first trip to Koh Samui was in 1994. Stayed in a small bungalow "resort" in Lamai. I remember there were 3 Thai Girls staying in the bungalow next to mine. Think they worked for the phone company in Suritani & had their own motorbikes & were just there for the week end. Needless to say, one of the best times in my life. Was hooked on that place. Nites were spent at the Reggae Pub up in Chaweng. Think in burned down a few years later. Yes, snorkeling was excellent at that national park off Koh Samui. Looking forward to many more of you talks of Thailand back in the day.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

That was good timing with your neighbours at the resort Bill. I’m going to have to get back there, not sure what I’ll make of it but it’s been 17 years since I was last there and I used to go so often

@billmoeller8897

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand Wasn't going write this part of the story as it takes me forever to write on my tablet, but thought you would enjoy it. Remember this was my first trip to Samui. From BKK, train, bus, ferry, pickup truck to Lamai. Found the bungalows, looked nice, ask reception if I could check out the place for toilet & shower. Was walking up to it & the 3 Thai Girls staying next door all smiled & waved hello. Then one jumped up & ran out to me & ran her finger through my mustache & said "I like". I didn't die & I made it to heaven!! Needless to say I took the bungalow. I am 76 now, the only time someone runs her finger through my mustache is my wife to remove the dried food. Yes, the old days in Thailand were the best.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

That’s great Bill, I wonder if they got a commission from the bungalow owners 😂

I honestly can't believe how you remember half of these things! It's It's a talent mate

@karlsthailand

11 ай бұрын

I've always had a good memory, not infallible though and that's where the pictures come in, they're a great tool for jogging your own memory. Thanks

I wish I could've gone then and I relate to what you're saying. I think anytime can be good there. Don't miss out thinking it's over

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Don’t worry, I still enjoy living here but enjoy a bit of nostalgia too

This is awesome, thanks for the memories. Lived on Soi Asoke 86-89 overlooking the entrance into cowboys. Favorite hangout was Goldfingers down on Patpong. I used travel back to Bangkok a lot, but unfortunately time has changed the land of smiles, I sure miss those days.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Randy, glad it brought a bit of those times back for you. I presume you saw the Goldfinger pictures in part 1 and 2 of this video series?

@randyschmitz1014

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand I sure did, I was wondering if I would see my ugly mug in one of your pics, 555. I was there when Robin Williams popped his head in Goldfingers when filming Good Morning Vietnam, brilliant times.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

What a great story Randy, I loved that bar too

great video mate, I jumped you in pattaya July 15 outside Nicks bar on soi 7, A7 DJ, nice to meet you

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Thanks. I remember it clearly Gordon, the way you called out to me I thought there was some kind of problem lol. Shame we never really got to chat that night.

@gordon3063

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand on that trip went to, Pattaya, Krabi, kantchantaburi, HellFire Pass, Ayuttaya, Bangkok, 3 weeks all up

Hi Karl, Like your friend Mike, I too had a working visa to Australia in the mid 80’s. The Asian leg of my trip was just a couple of weeks or so looping up from Singapore into Malaysia. I remember my young wife at the time being too afraid to fly into Bangkok and travel overland which was my preference. I didn’t discover Thailand until some 15 years later. Great to hear the story about your gf lending you her life savings, an exceptional example of the way that Thai’s are willing to help friends in need

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Paul, I’m glad that the stories meant something to you.

Great memories, i remember the apache bar, also the big bar chiang mai as it was around the corner from my guesthouse and only B250 pn with a/c. I also did that bus journey chiang mai to ubon, it wasn't fun, and promised myself not to do that again. will always enjoy your videos as i have travelled the same path. great to remember those fun yesterdays👍

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Wow, we have so many memories in common. I think you’re the first person I have come across who remembers Big Bar Beer in Chiang Mai

@kevininsiam

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand as soon as i left my hotel it was there, so in fact i would have a drink in there every night before going to other places. So one night it rain so hard that i was forced to stay four hours in big bar and ending up playing the game connect 4 with all the girls in the bar, maybe 12 girls in total. winning all. but the great thing, i was the only guy in the bar. and it bonding me even closer with thai people 👍

Karl, really enjoyed this. Somkit was a very pretty girl. I guess I'll have to keep watching to see if you ever met up with her again. Great stories about going out to the province for the first time. In my wife's village outside of Phitsanulok, they still read the morning news over those loudspeakers to this day. I hope one day, you come across the lost photos from 1989. Cheers!

@karlsthailand

5 ай бұрын

I had some really good pictures that I lost Jake. never mind. I was in touch with Somkit until about 1992 and then we lost touch. Yes, she looked like a children's doll lol. Cheers

@GatorJake

5 ай бұрын

Cheers!

We do miss the old days 😍👍

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

I’m not opposed to a bit of nostalgia either FFM

Great memories. Great gesture from the Thai girl to help you out on your last few days. How long have you lived in Thailand and what do you miss about England?

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

I’ve spent time here every year since 1987, sometimes living here, sometimes just holidays and I’ve been here for over 6 years this time. I miss family and friends, the British countryside and English food sometimes

Great stuff Karl! I started 10 yrs after you, and now my dogs name is Somkid 😂🐕

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

That’s great, why did you name your dog Somkid? Just like the name?

@torvaldelletveito9181

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand it was my thai-wifes choice of name 🐕

Cripes!….I’ve still got that same Bangkok t shirt!

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Probably a collectors item by now

@daviddenham1511

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand exactly:)

Keep em coming brother. I was only 9 in ‘89 but one of my biggest regrets is not going to Thailand back in the early 2000’s before I met & married my Thai wife here in USA. Almost want to get a divorce or just disappear for a month so I could do a solo trip 😆😆 Love seeing all the photos!!!

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks, that’s very honest of you lol

Another nice ‘memory lane’, we used to stay at Chaweng Seaside Bungalow and later Chaweng Garden and spend our nights at Fiesta or Black Cat. I don't know if that rings a bell ;) ... btw. the girls looked so different back then :) going to Bkk again next month, no Thai pass this time !!

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

I definitely remember Black Cat but I never really spent much time in Chawaeng. Have a great trip

Some amazing experiences. I laugh when I look at the bar girls and see how skinny they were compared to now. Funny because I’m an Australian living on Lombok Indonesia and the village I live in does the news over the mosque speaker every morning about 8:30. Most villages here do the same thing and I’m not in a remote area.

@karlsthailand

10 ай бұрын

Yes Peter, there's definitely a weight crisis worldwide these days. Interesting to hear that the loudspeakers are used in Indonesia as well. Glad you enjoyed my memories, thanks

Good memories vlog up in issan love the open fields and greenery In village still got loud speakers but its a very simple life the people are great my next vlog funny enough is a family get-together with guess what Chicken on skewers Enjoy life

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Love that Issan chicken Mick, have fun with the family get together

@thaitraveller9756

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand nearly every day mate

@thaitraveller9756

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand cheers Karl whenever back up khon kaen way give us a bell we can find a treck to go on

Nice work Karl, as you promised me you’re delivering some great stuff here, especially loving the photos. Did any of them ladies ever manage to tie you down for a while or single Karl all the way?

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Cheers Mark, a few more to come. I’ve basically got lots of pictures from 87-92. Ask me next time you see me Mark lol 😉

@markdumbrell2618

2 жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand I will do, just visited Phuket last week and had a good time, back home in Oz now and back to Pattaya on Oct 1 st, definitely catch up and share some beers with you 🍺

I hope I can go to Thailand some day 🙏🙏🙏🙏 Love from sweden Stockholm 🙏❤️🙏❤️

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

I think you’d love it

@dimitriosfromgreece4227

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand super thanks for the video brother ❤️❤️❤️🙏

Great 👌 times glad you had nice ladies that were into you not your money nice

@karlsthailand

11 ай бұрын

It was certainly a very seductive place at that age lol. Thanks

We were there at the same time, so it's a nice walk down memory lane with your photos and excellent memory of names and places. I will never go back now and don't even want to see the modern version. You left us hanging. Did you simply leave Koi, never to see again or write?

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Did you never return after that time David? Btw, do you realise that this video is just one of a series (1989) that I’m doing using my pictures from 87 to 92? There’s a little bit more of Koi in the next video in the series. Thanks for your comments

@davidb2206

Жыл бұрын

@@karlsthailand I never returned after what racist, xenophobic Thai Immigration did to disrupt and destroy my business and family there during those years. Would not go back now. This episode popped up in my feed, but I'll look for more. Think I've seen one other, earlier.

@karlsthailand

Жыл бұрын

Sorry to hear about that Dave

Story time with Karl i'm like oh this is going to be good how things have changed but as i say more things change the more they stay the same.

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Story time with Karl, I like it. Yes, I guess it’s all the same in some ways

i remember beeing there for 3 weeks in 1997 jan/feb ... i recall the propane-gas powered taxis and wonder if they are still around ... or all the pick ups with a roof over the back end ... those gathering taxis ... wish i could visit THIS thailand again.. i saw footage of pattaya nowadays and this is too mutch now with high rises everywhere ...

@karlsthailand

6 ай бұрын

It's certainly changed a lot but you might still enjoy it. No turning the clock back though. Cheers

1989 the STONE ROSES 😊😅

@karlsthailand

11 ай бұрын

It's so strange looking back, all the changing hairstyles and fashion. Cheers

..i was two years old.

@karlsthailand

10 ай бұрын

Think how old you’d be now if you were there lol

All changed and gone forever now......inc Kodak

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Eden, all gone but we still have nostalgia lol. Thanks for commenting

Karl, I started my trips to Thailand in 1999. I wish I would’ve come earlier. Moved here in 2005. Just curious if you’ve ever tried to look up any of the girls you were friends with. Do you wonder what happened to them? Any contact? I really enjoy your videos!!!!

@karlsthailand

6 ай бұрын

I never try to look them up, so long ago now. There is a story I tell in my recent interview with Peter from the Thairish Times KZread channel where I tell a story of meeting one of my old flames years later that might interest you. Cheers

Have u done more countries that time?

@karlsthailand

2 жыл бұрын

On this trip I stopped off in India for a few days on the way to Thailand Frank