Oud's Bar and Cafe in Sunee Plaza may be closing soon.

[extronaut]

This forum is getting depressing.

[chillnorther]

A moment of silence for times passing, if you please. Oud's has been a reliable seat and sandwich for those who choose it for years. All best to him.

[scottish-guy]

This forum is getting depressing.

I take issue with the word "getting"

[dinagam]

Not everyone is as sprightly as we know who?

[pennyboy]

The loss of any bar in Sunee is depressing but I don't think the loss of Ouds is any greater loss then the others before it. In the few times I visited this bar I found Oud to be a bit of a pain.

[francois]

In the few times I visited this bar I found Oud to be a bit of a pain.

Oud is a bit "camp" but always good to me as were Ralph and Jack. Always welcoming.

[travelerjim]

Pattayamale on Gaybutton board has posted further information regarding Oud's

"Even those that have not been to Memories (Oud's Bar) recently may want to take the opportunity to try and stop by before the bar closes. It has served the community for many years (18?) and with Jack now 69 years old and Ralph 79 the closing will give them a chance to have a different social life, travel, and not worry that the new building owners will not renew Oud's month to month lease. In October, Ralph and Jack celebrate their 50th anniversary together!!!

Jack said the date of the closing is not certain. It depends upon the bar and food stock. If you enjoyed the chilli or pulled pork sandwich, better get one while you can.

Jack mentioned that a few days before closing they will call the auction house in east Pattaya and a truck will be sent to pick up the equipment and furniture upon closing.

Oud said that he has secured a position at a hotel as receptionist. With his great English skills and personality he should do well. Running a bar in Thailand for a long period of time with all the uncertainties due changes in interpretation of the law by police (anyone remember the music police, the sweeps of the area) the economic downturn, political turmoil, opening of another gay are (in Jomtien)....has to be very tough.

Despite all this not many of the bars continued with the same owner for this long.
I personally wish Oud, Jack and Ralph the very best in the future.

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May I also add my Best Wishes and a Hearty Thank You to Oud, Ralph and Jack for their many years of providing us with a good welcoming bar and place to get together.

I will miss Oud's. Though I have not been very active in the bar and club scene for several years, I did have many great years starting with a stop at Oud's.

Tj

[travelerjim]

Over at Gaybutton...catawampuscat reports:
"Ouds closed permanently yesterday.
An Arab or Iranian already interested in the spot.
Further doom and gloom for Sunee Plaza, Good Boys will close next month and possibly The One bar nearby as well.
Possibility mentioned by owner was 50-50."

http://www.gaybuttonthai.com/viewtop...=9063&start=10

Tj

[scottish-guy]

Domino effect

[frequent]

"Oud" is an Arabic word already so maybe they won't need to change the name?