Thailand 1967 Post 2)
Jan 28, 2020 11:44:59 #
Some additional photos from my year in Thailand.
Jan 28, 2020 11:59:54 #
The same year that I enlisted in the Army. Were you in the service when these were taken?
Jan 28, 2020 12:05:09 #
Chief. I was stationed in Bangkok in 68 and 69 while I was in the army. The temples are so beautiful and the picture you captured of one proves my point. Also the people were very nice and cordial. Bangkok was an R&R Center. I was stationed in a field Hospital although it was in a permanent building. We lived in a hotel, got Billet pay and most surprising of all combat pay. Talked with a lot of guys on R&R from Nam. These guys went through hell when they got back they got spat on and called baby killers.. 58000 guys died for nothing. My heart hangs heavy when I think about it.
Jan 28, 2020 12:15:22 #
Yes, I was in the Air Force at U Tapao. Total of 29 years between active duty and the reserves. Spent a few days in Bangkok. Great place at the time. I also thought the Thai people were great. I also experienced the spitting on while walking down the streets of San Francisco in uniform. Glad things have changed for those who serve today.
Jan 28, 2020 12:42:43 #
Very interesting photos! I was assigned a year in Thailand in 68 but the orders were switched to 18 months in Okinawa. I always wondered what I missed when I see photos from there.
Jan 28, 2020 12:53:46 #
Michael Sabetsky wrote:
Chief. I was stationed in Bangkok in 68 and 69 whi... (show quote)
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Jan 29, 2020 07:51:11 #
ChiefEW wrote:
Some additional photos from my year in Thailand.
These are really great photos from that era. I love the Far East and was there in '68 myself in Okinawa & Japan and really enjoyed the people and their culture.
Jan 29, 2020 08:08:16 #
Don W-37
Loc: Bangkok, Thailand
Nice set! 👍👍👍
In 1967, I was the Avionics Officer on the USS Constellation (CVA-64). But now I live in Bangkok! Life is unpredictable. 🙂
I didn't see Post #1, so I will look for it.
In 1967, I was the Avionics Officer on the USS Constellation (CVA-64). But now I live in Bangkok! Life is unpredictable. 🙂
I didn't see Post #1, so I will look for it.
Jan 29, 2020 08:30:39 #
Jan 29, 2020 09:25:27 #
There is also a post three. I will be doing one more that will say need help with green cast.
Jan 29, 2020 11:24:30 #
Jan 29, 2020 13:30:53 #
Me too. Stationed Bangkok and worked at com site outside bangkok67-70.
Jan 29, 2020 19:35:41 #
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