And to set things up I was in POL. Worked either in the tank farm or on the railroad unloading rail cars out Nong Kwang Kwine. Always had a bunch of hell raisers in POL.LU wrote:Uncle Tom's recollection is pretty much right on target. I went to the Udorn RTAFB show and although I enjoyed it alot there were some uncomfortable moments. The reference to Thai families living in his (Bob Hope's) shoes sent a shudder throughout the audience. Also during the show (held near the runway) we launched many F-4's in support of an unanticipated mission. The noise made it difficult for Bob to deliver his lines and at one point while an F-4 was departing and creating quite a racket, Bob "gave him the bird". That did not sit well with us either.
I also remember Bob reading some of the signs that various individuals were holding up. One from POL (that's the folks who supplied the fuel necessary for the aircraft) said: "POL - With our gas you get a MIG's ass."
The women he brought with him on the USO Tour were beautiful. There was some gal there who was Miss World. Lola Fallana was there too. She was one of our favorities! After the show was over I bought a set of black and white photos taken of the show by one of the camera shops just outside the main gate.
Banpaeng; I think the name of the club across the street from the Sri Udorn was called the Champaign Room. There was an open air market across the street from it as well. The Sri Udorn hotel's restaurant is where I went when I was hungry for spaghetti.
You are right about the Champaign Room.
Would like to really dig up a few memories. Lets see how many Bars and Club names we can dig up. We got a good start here.
Jumpen
Wolverine On this street there were about 10.
Yellow Bird
Nit Noy
Golden Palace
Paradise
Champaign Room Thanks to Lu
Leks Bar