Thailand
A surprisingly high number of DS in various conditions can be found throughout
Thailand. This may be explained by the relative prosperity of the country since the
50s, compared to its immediate neighbours, and by the presence of classic car
enthusiasts, from both the Thai and foreign expatriate communities.
Thailand. This may be explained by the relative prosperity of the country since the
50s, compared to its immediate neighbours, and by the presence of classic car
enthusiasts, from both the Thai and foreign expatriate communities.
Cars
I can't help but start with what is probably one of the most beautiful DS
examples in Thailand. Even elephants seem to be watching with
admiration... this I know for sure, for the reason that this DS was formerly
mine. The car now belongs to my friend Pascal in Bangkok, who gives it
the best care possible. Full story and many more pictures
examples in Thailand. Even elephants seem to be watching with
admiration... this I know for sure, for the reason that this DS was formerly
mine. The car now belongs to my friend Pascal in Bangkok, who gives it
the best care possible. Full story and many more pictures
This 1969 DS21, shown together with other classic cars in Bangkok last
April, 2006, has the distinction of having been the car of choice by no
less than former Prime Minister of Thailand, HE Pote Sarasin. More
pictures and the link to the exposition report
April, 2006, has the distinction of having been the car of choice by no
less than former Prime Minister of Thailand, HE Pote Sarasin. More
pictures and the link to the exposition report
Prior to finding its final resting place in 1976, this 1969 DS21 had
covered... 762,000 km. Its former driver, Khun Manit, whom Pascal met,
still has many fond memories. Full story and some more pictures
covered... 762,000 km. Its former driver, Khun Manit, whom Pascal met,
still has many fond memories. Full story and some more pictures
A tad dusty of course, but this 1963 ID19, found by chance at a repair
shop, is full of charm. Pre-1967 models are a rarity in Thailand.. Many
other pictures
shop, is full of charm. Pre-1967 models are a rarity in Thailand.. Many
other pictures
There are simply too many DS in Thailand to fit in one page; pictures of
several other cars are gathered
several other cars are gathered
A Super5, dating back to between 1973 and 1975, found by chance one
evening on the way back from Lopburi, in August 2002. It was spotted in
the rain and in the dark by my friend Heiner, who shouted "DS" and made
our car screech to a grinding halt. More pictures and details
evening on the way back from Lopburi, in August 2002. It was spotted in
the rain and in the dark by my friend Heiner, who shouted "DS" and made
our car screech to a grinding halt. More pictures and details
I was told there was a strange object resembling a DS at the horse-riding
center of Khun Vamchart, in the suburbs of Bangkok. Indeed, a DS there
was, but in what condition... The funny thing is that the wreck remains
there, with nobody seeming to really care about it. Yet, the famously
comfortable seats are still in use... More pictures
center of Khun Vamchart, in the suburbs of Bangkok. Indeed, a DS there
was, but in what condition... The funny thing is that the wreck remains
there, with nobody seeming to really care about it. Yet, the famously
comfortable seats are still in use... More pictures
A vey nice-looking ID19, for sale on a Club site for 420,000 baht (that's
about 11,000 USD), dating from between 1964 and 1967. It was posted
on the forum section of the Classic Car Club of Thailand's site (see
below).
about 11,000 USD), dating from between 1964 and 1967. It was posted
on the forum section of the Classic Car Club of Thailand's site (see
below).
Peter had a DS23 in Germany and missed it so much that he found
another one in Thailand, where he now resides. When I last saw it in July,
2006, the engine was under repair in the hands of Martin, the almighty
mechanic from Switzerland. Many more pictures
another one in Thailand, where he now resides. When I last saw it in July,
2006, the engine was under repair in the hands of Martin, the almighty
mechanic from Switzerland. Many more pictures
An abandoned DS found in the backyard of a country house somewhere
in Thailand, and posted by a tourist on his site a few years ago. Now a
nice playground for kids and cats. More pictures
in Thailand, and posted by a tourist on his site a few years ago. Now a
nice playground for kids and cats. More pictures
Garages
A garage in the suburbs of Bangkok, specializing in French cars.
Another picture
Another picture
Cinema
"Invisible waves" is the name of a 2006 movie by thai director Pen-ek
Ratanaruang, shot in Hong-Kong, Macau and Thailand, and featuring... a
DS, in the paradisiac set of Phuket island. The film won applause at the
2006 Bangkok Film Festival. More info and links
Ratanaruang, shot in Hong-Kong, Macau and Thailand, and featuring... a
DS, in the paradisiac set of Phuket island. The film won applause at the
2006 Bangkok Film Festival. More info and links
Clubs
There is an active Citroen Club of Thailand, with a few members with a
DS it seems, and they have a website. Link (Thai):
DS it seems, and they have a website. Link (Thai):
The Classic Car Club of Thailand started in 2004 a very nice site, with
many information and pictures, including a few DS in the forum section.
Link (English and Thai):
many information and pictures, including a few DS in the forum section.
Link (English and Thai):
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Fabrice Mattei, a Frenchman living in Bangkok, is a true Citroen fanatic,
and he has an impressive collection, which currently includes a Traction
Avant, a pair of 2CVs, and a DS. And no ordinary DS: she is a beauty
contest prize-winner. More
and he has an impressive collection, which currently includes a Traction
Avant, a pair of 2CVs, and a DS. And no ordinary DS: she is a beauty
contest prize-winner. More
Here we have an Italian DS, modified to run on LPG, in Bangkok ?!
Yes... Alvaro missed la bella so much that he decided to bring her to
Thailand with him, back in 1988. After all these years, and in spite of
countless difficulties, they still live together. Story and pictures
Yes... Alvaro missed la bella so much that he decided to bring her to
Thailand with him, back in 1988. After all these years, and in spite of
countless difficulties, they still live together. Story and pictures
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Another fine example of a Super5, owned by Kees, a Dutch classic car
amateur stationed in Bangkok. This car participated in a local rallye in
2006. Gorgeous pictures, more details and the link to Kees' site
amateur stationed in Bangkok. This car participated in a local rallye in
2006. Gorgeous pictures, more details and the link to Kees' site
A DS in Thailand is rare enough; but what about a DS in Thailand driven
by... a Japanese DS enthusiast ? That's a "DS in Asia" that counts
double ! Shingo-san, or should I say Khun-Shingo, explains the whole
thing
by... a Japanese DS enthusiast ? That's a "DS in Asia" that counts
double ! Shingo-san, or should I say Khun-Shingo, explains the whole
thing
A DS21 for sale in the North-Eastern region of Ubonratchathani, last
February, 2007. Not really in pristine condition alas. Some more pictures
February, 2007. Not really in pristine condition alas. Some more pictures
Many Citroens in Khun Suthin's garage "SP Cars Service", close to the
Rawai beach in the Phuket area, including two DS the day Per Norberg
went there. Per's photo album is
Rawai beach in the Phuket area, including two DS the day Per Norberg
went there. Per's photo album is
Could that be a convertible ? In Thailand ? Well, not really. But there are
many sleeping DS waiting for a Charming Prince in this Bangkok suburb.
More pictures
many sleeping DS waiting for a Charming Prince in this Bangkok suburb.
More pictures
A DS restoration project discussed and illustrated in a Thai classic car
site forum. More pictures and the original link
site forum. More pictures and the original link
The body colour may not be original, but Khun Vat's DS was nevertheless
a prize-winner at a classic car show held in Bangkok last May, 2008.
More pictures
a prize-winner at a classic car show held in Bangkok last May, 2008.
More pictures
Noooooo ! How could they ! Beware: some photos of this, er, car, may
hurt sensitive persons. Now if you really insist, go
hurt sensitive persons. Now if you really insist, go
Another page for a few more siamese DS,
Documents
"From Bangkok to Malaya by Car" is the title of the report of one of the
very first attempts to drive overland from Thailand to Penang, on the
Malay peninsula, published in the Bangkok Post in April, 1958. The car
was... yes, a DS19. What else. The story is right
very first attempts to drive overland from Thailand to Penang, on the
Malay peninsula, published in the Bangkok Post in April, 1958. The car
was... yes, a DS19. What else. The story is right
A nice-looking DS, the day I visited this Bangkok garage, specialized in
classic cars. Photos
classic cars. Photos
Jacques Paris was sent by Citroen to Bangkok in 1957 with a mission:
introduce and sell the DS in Thailand. Official local importer Siam Motor
Supplies, followed by another trading company called Bara-Windsor, and
then again by other companies set up by Jacques Paris, did try their
best. But it has not been an easy task. Never-seen before archives
documents, together with Khun Paris' interview, are
introduce and sell the DS in Thailand. Official local importer Siam Motor
Supplies, followed by another trading company called Bara-Windsor, and
then again by other companies set up by Jacques Paris, did try their
best. But it has not been an easy task. Never-seen before archives
documents, together with Khun Paris' interview, are
A wagon version, quite a rarity in Thailand, spotted in a Bangkok garage
by Ryosuke Nagaya. More photos
by Ryosuke Nagaya. More photos
Always a couple of DS and other weird cars in Khun Prasert's garage in
Bangkok. More pics
Bangkok. More pics