Pattaya Second Road in 1992 (video)
Second Road in 2023 (Editorial Credit: ibrahimhalil / Shutterstock.com)
In the heart of Pattaya, a city on the eastern coast of the Gulf of Thailand, Second Road winds its way through a vibrant streetscape that serves as a time capsule for early 90s Southeast Asia. Thirty years ago, in 1992, Second Road was a microcosm of all that Pattaya had to offer: bustling markets, bustling nightclubs, exotic eateries and a captivating mix of locals and foreign visitors.
Second Road in 1992 was less developed than the cutting-edge urban environment it is today, but it was already a bustling, vibrant street in full development. The road was lined with a mix of traditional Thai shops and street vendors, restaurants serving everything from authentic Thai cuisine to Western fast food, and a range of accommodations ranging from simple guesthouses to luxury hotels.
Nightlife on Second Road was a world unto itself. The neon-lit street was home to countless bars and nightclubs, where both locals and tourists from all over the world gathered to dance, drink and enjoy live music.
The image of Second Road in 1992 would not be complete without the baht vans or songthaews. These taxis were already a well-known sight in the street at the time and a popular and affordable way for both locals and tourists to get around the city.
Second Road was also a hub for interaction between local Thai people and foreign visitors. In addition to tourism, there was also a significant expatriate community in Pattaya, and Second Road was a place where cultures intersected and merged.
Although Second Road has changed considerably over the years, with more modern developments and an increasing number of tourists, the street still offers a glimpse into the past. The spirit of Second Road in 1992, with its vibrant energy, cultural exchange and lively nightlife, lives on in the street as we know it today.
Video Pattaya Second Road in 1992
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It's nice to see what Pattaya looked like back then. I first went there in 1996. Even then, the image of Second Road had already changed considerably compared to the images from the video,
I came there the first time in 1978. Then there was hardly anything and therefore not the best period. You could hardly find a normal coffee there. I think the best years were the mid-80s. There was still a lot of greenery and nature and everything was a lot more relaxed and relaxed than today. 90% of the tourists were western single men. There were never really any problems with those people. A Western woman was a major exception. They were unforgettable years and especially it was in the pre-aids era. In the 90s, the disease threw a spanner in the works and sex was suddenly life-threatening. Communication options were very limited, no internet, no GSM. Waiting a bit for an oversea call every two weeks and that was it. Most Thais then barely spoke a few words of English. What is also striking is that in those years most cars were ordinary sedans. You hardly saw those pick-ups like today. Things have become more fun and things less fun, but if you ask my opinion, I immediately sign with both hands to return to 1987. But only people who can compare will agree because others don't know any better.
Totally agree with you, Pattaya has changed so much come by a few times every year, have found my salvation in jomtien Beach, rarely come to the city anymore, my too much traffic, loud music in the bars, and also think it has become impersonal, barmaids with their mobile phone, would like to take you back to the eighties, when we still had a lot of fun,
Nice to see and read the reactions... The good old days... too bad the modern decline...