anddy Posted January 27, 2021 Posted January 27, 2021 Interesting, and indeed not very unusual in Thailand (see below). Though I have to say that was next to impossible to spot from the photos, given poor resolution and overexposure in the relevant area. I have seen an airplane fuselage somewhere in Isaan last July, when I drove from BKK o Sisaket and back. I can't remember where it was, but if I remember correctly there was a sign saying they were developing the plane into something, I think a restaurant. Also, there is the (new-ish?) 747 Cafe right here outside Bangkok, just a couple of kilometers from Suvarnabhumi: https://goo.gl/maps/c2zcQq99Vpr44M3e6 And then there is the Airplane Graveyeard smack in the city of Bangkok, on Ramkhamhaeng Road: https://goo.gl/maps/Xgt363GHejU9o1ec9 Quote
PeterRS Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 I suspect this was once one of the now defunct Orient Thai fleet. I remember seeing one stripped of its engines at I think Udon Thai airport. When it stopped operations it had a lot of old aircraft including -200 , -300 and -400 747s. Quote
vinapu Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 I hope they will convert it into go-go bar named "Aeroplan Boys" Quote
Guest Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 I also remember seeing scrap planes at Udon Thani and other airports in Thailand. Seeing one in the centre in a city centre is rarer. Expect it to be a restaurant. I can see the attraction of fitting out a 747 with comfortable seating to create a novel dining experience. What I don't see the attraction of is the reverse model of fitting aircraft seating into an ordinary building. There is one near Chong Nonsi, complete with economy class seating and very few customers, when I look through the window. I have no intention of going in. Quote
anddy Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 1 hour ago, z909 said: What I don't see the attraction of is the reverse model of fitting aircraft seating into an ordinary building. There is one near Chong Nonsi, complete with economy class seating and very few customers, when I look through the window. I have no intention of going in. That's on the corner of Silom, in the former Thai Airways office and operated by Thai to generate at least some modest income. There may be few customers later in the day and indeed I believe they close at something like 2pm. However, they sell some very popular pastries in the morning - starting from I think 6am !! - which at least in the beginning led to massive queues. vinapu 1 Quote
10tazione Posted January 28, 2021 Posted January 28, 2021 Wow you had a direct flight to Pattaya Now I understand what they mean with "semi-commercial" ... It was a tough question, even now I couldnt say there is a plane hidden in the first picture! Please do more quiz with us, you are the only turist in the village country! And thanks to everyone who is posting in these quiet times!!! vinapu and TotallyOz 2 Quote
TotallyOz Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 I still can't see it. What am I missing? Londoner 1 Quote
anddy Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 2 hours ago, Michael said: I still can't see it. What am I missing? you must have missed z909's post near the bottom of the previous page.... You cannot possibly NOT see it in that post vinapu 1 Quote
TotallyOz Posted January 29, 2021 Posted January 29, 2021 5 hours ago, anddy said: you must have missed z909's post near the bottom of the previous page.... You cannot possibly NOT see it in that post I missed no post. I see the plane in the one near the bottom. I don't see it in the first photo. Trust me, it is possible. anddy 1 Quote
vinapu Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 2 hours ago, Michael said: I don't see it in the first photo. At first none of us saw it so don't feel bad. If you look carefully under that red canopy you will notice neat row of plane windows in the background Quote
anddy Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 7 hours ago, Michael said: I missed no post. I see the plane in the one near the bottom. I don't see it in the first photo. Trust me, it is possible. 5 hours ago, vinapu said: At first none of us saw it so don't feel bad. If you look carefully under that red canopy you will notice neat row of plane windows in the background TotallyOz and vinapu 2 Quote
TotallyOz Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 23 minutes ago, anddy said: NOW, I get it. Thank you! anddy 1 Quote
Guest Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 I thought this might be too easy when first posting, but I have to admit, the plane is rather well hidden in the first shot. Quote
Londoner Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 At last I've seen it. No more sleepless nights. vinapu and anddy 2 Quote
vinapu Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 5 hours ago, z909 said: I thought this might be too easy when first posting, but I have to admit, the plane is rather well hidden in the first shot. i think we all subconsciously looked for hidden boy's butt or something and nobody in his right mind suspected it may be a plane or an octopus or even flying fish in the middle of the city Quote
Guest Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 37 minutes ago, vinapu said: i think we all subconsciously looked for hidden boy's butt I have seen that whilst out walking, although not very well hidden. Quote
anddy Posted January 30, 2021 Posted January 30, 2021 6 hours ago, z909 said: I thought this might be too easy when first posting, but I have to admit, the plane is rather well hidden in the first shot. it was probably much more obvious in the real life scene rather than a photograph, too Quote
Vessey Posted February 3, 2021 Posted February 3, 2021 The various lockdowns seem to be affecting us all in different ways now! haha Quote
Guest Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 Here's the next question. What type of business or other activity is conducted in this building ? Quote
Guest Posted February 4, 2021 Posted February 4, 2021 16 minutes ago, gerefan said: Too easy. Miles shopping mall No, not Mike's Shopping mall. I haven't made it that easy. Quote
PeterRS Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 Ill take a punt. A shoe shop - MIKE being a Thai rip off of NIKE. Quote
spoon Posted February 5, 2021 Posted February 5, 2021 There is mike hotel, shopping arcade near boyz town, but dont recall this white building mike lol Quote
Popular Post Tintinx Posted February 5, 2021 Popular Post Posted February 5, 2021 Oh, that's an easy one. The sign consists of three M - MMM - which is short for "Men, Men, Men". Explanation: Since the "Boyz" of Boyz Boyz Boyz (once popular night club in Pattaya) got older and older, the club had to be renamed accordingly to "Men, Men, Men". BL8gPt, vinapu, GWMinUS and 4 others 7 Quote