The old cinema Chiangkhan .

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The old cinema Chiangkhan .

Post by trubrit » May 6, 2011, 11:48 am

Being a bit of a history buff this place was a highlight for me. Located away from the river near the town fruit and veg market. It has now morphed into a coffee shop but retains much of the memorabilia of its entertaining past .
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From the outside with some old film posters .
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Old film spools.
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Wooden seats and posters .
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The projector.
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A seat in the gods for just 7 bht .


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The old cinema Chiangkhan .

Post by trubrit » May 6, 2011, 11:54 am

A couple more items . A toy motor car circa 1950/2493
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And apparently the first motorised bicycle in town .
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The cinema area is now used as badminton courts .
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