Unbelievable changes. I was stationed at U-Tapao in 1968. Yes, the international airport is exactly where the old RTNB was located, in fact the runway may still be used. The surrounding infrastructure is amazing - from a basic Third World to this. 😲 Additionally, it was never an American Air Force Base; rather a Royal Thai Navy Base (RTNB) and was 'rented' to the US. The base was landfill using the surrounding mountains. One of those was known as Buddha and I wonder if it is the same mountain, which could be seen in the distance looking to the Northeast. America built that entire base, yet owned none of it. It was the home of the 4258th Strategic Wing and the wing commander was an American Colonel. The Base Commander was always a Thai officer with the Royal Thai Navy and had absolute control of the base that we built.
U Tapao checked, How about Pad kra pao with kai dao and ...a plate warm justmin rice have you try it,in Thailand,? Its easy Candy can be your private chef.😊Have a good time.Bye.
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Driving in Thailand is such a cool experience!!! Love this beautiful place!
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Khao Chi Jan area is now the hottest real estate. The beautiful nature, mountain scenery, peaceful but with all modern conveniences.
That’s great to know! This is such a nice area and yes, beautiful scenery
Unbelievable changes. I was stationed at U-Tapao in 1968. Yes, the international airport is exactly where the old RTNB was located, in fact the runway may still be used. The surrounding infrastructure is amazing - from a basic Third World to this. 😲 Additionally, it was never an American Air Force Base; rather a Royal Thai Navy Base (RTNB) and was 'rented' to the US. The base was landfill using the surrounding mountains. One of those was known as Buddha and I wonder if it is the same mountain, which could be seen in the distance looking to the Northeast. America built that entire base, yet owned none of it. It was the home of the 4258th Strategic Wing and the wing commander was an American Colonel. The Base Commander was always a Thai officer with the Royal Thai Navy and had absolute control of the base that we built.
Thank you for sharing. We'll also let Candy's dad read this as he as stationed there. That area is really growing and glad we drove down there.
U Tapao checked, How about Pad kra pao with kai dao and ...a plate warm justmin rice have you try it,in Thailand,? Its easy Candy can be your private chef.😊Have a good time.Bye.
Yes we love it! อร่อยมาก 😋
My home 72-73....
It's a beautiful place