The Jan Theater and Snooker Hall - Bangkok, Thailand

The Jan is one of the rare stand-alone movie theaters in Thailand that was built with dual functions - theater and snooker hall. It stands in a small soi, just behind a Caltex gas station off of Jan Road - another vestigial theater in the Sathon area of town. I didn't get any info aside from that, so I'll hold off on the conjectures.

This Caltex station also has a car wash in it. It employs a good dozen people.


Old marquee, rusting away.

Another old sign for the Jan Theater and Snooker, this one hanging over Jan Road.

This little boy's mother, a car wash employee, urged me to take his photo. A crowd gathered around, cajoling him to crack a smile for the the camera. Moments later he burst into tears.

Veranda of the Jan Theater.

Ticket booth. The sign above says "Happy New Year 2547," five years ago and probably the final year of the theater.

"Next Program" and "Now Showing"

Movie poster for the disturbing, yet enjoyable Ebola Syndrome, starring Anthony Wong.

"The 18 Miniatures"

Something starring Tony Leung Ka Fai

"The Isan Fighter"

A spirit house stands in front of the old Jan Theater in this alley perspective.

The snooker hall of the old Jan Theater and Snooker continues to function, but the theater itself has been exiled to history.