20 vivid pictures of how Thailand was before the start of its tourist popularity

Like our country, Thailand in the last century was radically different. Of course, you would hardly have met Russian travelers there, but tourism itself has already begun to develop here with might and main. So, in the second half of the 20th century in Thailand, the active construction of hotels, bars and other tourist infrastructure facilities began. Since at that time the US military bases were located on the territory of the country, the soldiers who later returned to their homeland with pleasure came to an amazing Asian paradise to relax with their family. That was the beginning of mass tourism in Thailand. Gradually, stories about the unimaginable beauties of Thai nature began to disperse around the world. By the beginning of the 70s, the flow of visitors was estimated at hundreds of thousands of people, which, compared to the modern indicators of this country, is simply a drop in the bucket. But, you see, it would be interesting to see picturesque Thailand as it was before the start of its tourist boom, when foreign travelers were just beginning to receive here. However, we have such an opportunity. Right now, we are rewinding time and getting to know the beautiful Thailand of the 1970s.

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