Photos of Thailand over 125 years ago

The 1890 series of photos shows the peaceful and ancient beauty of the pagoda when there is no tourism boom, which will be auctioned on January 25.

A set of photos taken from the 1890s to Thailand before the country's tourism industry has just been announced.These are photos of sights, temples and palaces that are always crowded with tourists today.Above photograph captures the palace of the Thai king in Bangkok.

The bustling scene of festivals that local people organize to celebrate King Chulalongkorn's birthday in 1892.

The set of ancient photos will be auctioned on January 25 with a starting price of over 1,800 USD.Above shot taken at the king's garden.

Photos include King Chulalongkorn.He was the first king of Siam to study under the Western education program, taught by British senator Anna Leonowens.

The throne of the king in the royal palace, Bangkok was taken in the 1890s.

The architecture with special decoration still exists for over 125 years.

Unlike today, the scene of famous spots is crowded with visitors, in the past most places were deserted.For example, Oriental avenue faces the Chao Phraya River or the Lake temple in Bangkok.

The beauty of tropical paradise without the shadow of visitors at Naval pier.Tourism booming in Thailand since the 1960s was due to the arrival of US troops - they were here to rest after a time of fighting.

Tourists still admire the poetic beauty of the Oriental hotel in Bangkok on the banks of the Chao Phraya River.

Another popular tourist attraction in Bangkok is Wat Chang Temple.More than 125 years ago boats were crowded around the waterfront near the temple.

A temple in Ayutthaya - once once a golden capital of Thailand, today becomes a destination to attract tourists thanks to the ancient works.