A short time ago (1994) the Friendship Bridge was constructed to
connect Thailand and Laos at Nong Khai. Laos is still under Communist rule.
These girls are selling a fruit called lychee. These look like our strawberries
but they have a prickly outer covering. After pealing, the fruit inside appears
much like a gooseberry and tastes a bit sweet.
The Cobra show was part of a medley of shows including the floating market,
Thai silk, wood carvings, and Thai gemstones. Most of the time we were near
the salt fields near Kanchanaburi about an hour west of Bangkok.
The 3rd circle used to be called Seiko Circle but now there is a
Citizen clock located there.
This is a photo of the 2nd circle or Hiyak Circle where the Thai
boxing took place before it burned down in 1972. 1997 photo.
One of what was once, numerous open air bars.
These are a couple of our friends at the open air bar.
Here is a recent shot of the Paradise Hotel. Well frequented be
Air Force and Army back during the war.
Udon Thani.
This is a young girl and boy in front of their home.
Ron sell and I stopped along the road at a small hut to have a few
beers and some rice. These kids were hanging around so we aimed
the camera and they all still run up to get in the picture just like old times.
Udon Thani.
Another of downtown Udon Thani.
Udon Thani temple.
Another of a temple.
This wall still remains around Udorn RTAFB west of the air terminal.
This photo is taken near Veera's home at Ban Chiang. Veera was a civilian employee
during the Vietnma War and was also in the Gulf War. He now owns over 100 acres
and has a very large herd of cattle. He is a territorial governor so to speak and is a
wealthy man. Note the ladies in the black garb. They were ready to attend a funeral
just a few yards from Veeras home.
This is my new Thai girl friend that is waiting for me.
I hope my wife doesn't mind.