Siam theatre from the side

The Siam Theatre opened January 1, 1967.

Back then there was no skytrain so it wasn't so hidden from view as it is today.

 

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Update as of May 19th, 2010:

"Protesters loot Siam Square, set fire to Siam Theatre

Angry red-shirt protesters looted shops at Siam Square and set fire to the Siam Threatre, Jor Sor 100 traffic radio station reported.

 

The fire caused the theatre to collapse but the blaze was still raging as protesters tried to block officials from fighting the fire."

 

–The Nation

 

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"Wednesday, May 19, 2010

Casualty of War

There are too many horrors going on across Bangkok to mention them all right now. Riots are ensuing, blood is spilling and buildings have been set ablaze. Among those buildings lost to fire is the Siam Theater. It was located basically at the heart of the Red Shirt protest site. This is a huge loss for movie theater enthusiasts and Bangkok film fans. A classic venue that should not have gone out the way that it did. It will be sorely missed.

 

Siam Theater

Opened December 15th, 1966,

First movie: "Battle of the Bulge" - Directed by Ken Annankin

 

Closed due to fire May 19th, 2010.

Final movie: "Iron Man 2" - Directed by Jon Favreau"

 

–http://seatheater.blogspot.com/2010/05/casualty-of-war.html

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