Pattaya: Now and then

[maik 441]

Over time, I have taken quite a few photos of the Ganesha shrine on Soi Buakhao. They show that the surroundings have changed. But the shrine is still there, and it will likely remain for many years to come.

[maik 441]

It is sad to see the old Walking Street Tree today. When I look at my old pictures I can see it has not always been this way.

[forcebwithu 4,710]

Not much left of the WS tree. No matter how sacred the tree is to the Thai's it will eventually crumble under the weight of time.

Pics from 1 June.

 

[yorta2 680]

R.I.P. - it was my signpost when i was wandering down WS looking for FLB.

[jacko 8,711]

22 hours ago, yorta2 said:

R.I.P. - it was my signpost when i was wandering down WS looking for FLB.

Yes, I am sure it marked the spot for turning around for many over the years. 

[Brewmaster 24]

It sure marked the spot...once in sight you knew you were almost back home at the FLB.

[maik 441]

Walking Street gate

[maik 441]

Police Station Beach Road - Soi 9

[Samsonite 181]

The Walking Street "gate" in, maybe 2005 (or so). It was two wrought iron arches to which the electric lights were attached.  Photographer unknown. 

[maik 441]

2 hours ago, Samsonite said:

The Walking Street "gate" in, maybe 2005 (or so). It was two wrought iron arches to which the electric lights were attached.  Photographer unknown. 

The old gate had much more charm then the new one.

[Samsonite 181]

11 hours ago, maik said:

The old gate had much more charm then the new one.

Agreed!!! :)

[maik 441]

Bali Hai disgrace! 
When was this dreadful building erected? My oldest picture is from 2014 and I remember there was a time when the disaster didn't kill the view. 
Tear it down.

[jacko 8,711]

13 hours ago, maik said:

Bali Hai disgrace! 
When was this dreadful building erected?

It sought planning permission in 2008, construction was halted in July 2014.

Since then it has been a monument to how corruption is here. Not quite the appeal of say Edinburgh Castle is it?