One day after officially opening the SEA Theater Project to outside contributions and a submission has already been made. This one comes from Bangkok resident, Peep. The two photos below depict the erstwhile Amornpan Rama in the Bang Kaen section of the Thai capitol.
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The Amornpan Rama
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The Amornpan Rama
This pic is of the Amornpan Rama at Kaset intersection, Bang Kaen, Bangkok.It's behind the Amornpan Market on Paholyothin Road.
Opened - 1972 / Closed - early 2007
924 seats
Management by Mr. Kowit Tantiyawong and friends.
It has since been converted to a nightclub on the second floor with internet cafe on the ground floor.
Marquee was removed.
When it started in 1972 , the Amornpan Rama served as a second-class theater for many years. Before it closed it became a porn theater with 4 movies all days and the ticket price was 40 bahts for all seats.
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Thanks very much for the contribution, Peep! The Amornpan Rama looks like it was a great old theater back in its day.
I'm hoping that photos and stories like this continue to come in, so spread the word to all your friends and family: The Southeast Asia Movie Theater Project wants YOU!
My wait is over. I grew up in the area and this cinema has been in my memories even though, I didn't really go there for the movies. The pictures look quite different from what I remembered it. But that was a long time ago.
ReplyDeleteGlad we could accommodate you, Pong.
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