Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts

Wednesday, 1 October 2014

Collingbourne Auctioneers - Jomtien - Pattaya





If you've never been to Collingbourne Auctioneers on Chaiyapruek Road 2 near Jomtien Beach, Pattaya you're missing out on one of the weekly highlights of the Thailand bargain hunter's calendar. 

The two major auctions are held every Wednesday at 4 PM and every Saturday at 11.00 AM 

Wednesday's auction is for cars and motorbikes so it's more practical then the weekend, because that's almost like a social event. 

There's a lot of fun to be had with unexpected and highly desirable goods falling under the hammer at the Saturday auction where a range of items from antiques to apple phones and apple computers are to be had.

Every Saturday a container of returned goods from a well known high street retailer in the UK is put under the hammer at the 11 AM auction.

The rules and regulations, not to mention VAT stipulations for returned goods in the UK make it cost prohibitive to repackage these brand new and pristine condition items and put them back on the shelf.

This is to our advantage for people in Chonburi as we get to bid on a wide range of retail goods from Disney Toys to Hair Clippers, Black & Decker Power Tools and Beauty equipment plus so much more.

They often go for unbeatable prices that are the lowest on the planet.

Check out John Collingbourne's video interview above on Good Morning Pattaya and see why people love to buy and sell at Collingbourne Auctioneers.

Friday, 3 January 2014

Insee Tong ( อินทรีทอง Golden Eagle) Starring Mitr Chaibancha มิตร ชัยบัญชา




Insee Tong (Golden Eagle) was the last movie made by Thai film star Mitr Chaibancha as he died filming the last stunt in the movie (hanging from a helicopter) pictured above, on either Jomtien/Dongtan beach, or Sugar Palm BeachSattahip, October 8, 1970. 

There seems to be some confusion about the exact location and use of Dongtan Beach as either Jomtien Beach or Sattahip so we will look into it and update.

There's a shrine to Mitr Chaibancha on a quiet soi parallel to Jomtien Beach road in memory of the well loved actor.


If anyone can help us out finding the accurate story we'd love to hear from you in the comments below or just email us

Sunday, 15 December 2013

Pattaya & Jomtien Beach 1984 - German Documentary




Seasoned Thailand visitors will not need to understand the German voice over as familiar scenes make it all perfectly plain to see and understand. This fantastic upload is the kind of content that isn't allowed on television any more. It's definitely very saucy but not in an obscene way.

There's some nice rolling in the sand at Jomtien Beach scenes.

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

Vintage Pattaya - 1971




What a wonderful slice of vintage Pattaya life from 1971. It's a real treat when these rare video uploads give us glimpse into the beauty of the past. 

Pattaya and particularly Jomtien are still fabulous places to live or visit, but it's so easy to see what a jewel it was in the past when US military men started to gather here because of the proximity of the Vietnam war and U-Tapao Air field.

We particularly like the para-sailing scene and the traditional beach huts. 

If you know exactly where there were taken can you leave a comment or let us know?