Jomtien Complex A.K.A. Supertown A.K.A. God’s Waiting Room

[Blacktouch]

Is Double Shot bar still open?

[francois]

Is Double Shot bar still open?

Still closed.

[aussie]

Quote "Originally Posted by Blacktouch -
Is Double Shot bar still open?"

The owner of Double Shot Bar returned to Belgium and his return date is uncertain. Some of his staff have been working at the bars across the soi from Double Shot, but not seeing them shirtless most nights in Double Shot has been disappointing during Songkran.

[gerefan2]

Quote "Originally Posted by Blacktouch -
Is Double Shot bar still open?"

The owner of Double Shot Bar returned to Belgium and his return date is uncertain. Some of his staff have been working at the bars across the soi from Double Shot, but not seeing them shirtless most nights in Double Shot has been disappointing during Songkran.

I believe he is returning in June. That is also when some of the staff will return from Isaan.

[London68]

It must have been over a year since I walked through the Complex but I went tonight and saw some new places and some boys who I hadn’t seen in years as they used to work in Sunee and a couple that once worked in Nice Boys. It was about 9PM not a customer under 60 and not once did I see a boy that was a stunner however, I can understand that all these geriatrics are there to socialize and good for them that they have such a place.

I have seen many geriatics in Sunee over the years,long before Jomtien complex.Without them some of these places would not survive.

[francois]

I have seen many geriatics in Sunee over the years,long before Jomtien complex.Without them some of these places would not survive.

The term "geriatric" is basically an offensive term when applied to older persons. As well as many other terms such as elderly, geezer, old timer, etc. There seems to be few words with a positive slant in English that I am aware to refer to older persons although "venerable" has a positive connotation. Fortunately the Thais/Asians don't seem to have negative feelings toward older people and treat them with the respect they deserve.

[Andaman!]

The term "geriatric" is basically an offensive term when applied to older persons. As well as many other terms such as elderly, geezer, old timer, etc. There seems to be few words with a positive slant in English that I am aware to refer to older persons although "venerable" has a positive connotation. Fortunately the Thais/Asians don't seem to have negative feelings toward older people and treat them with the respect they deserve.

Have you become unduly sensitive in your old age? There is nothing offensive about the terms geriatric, elderly, geezer or old-timer. Indeed geezer can have positive connotations such “grand old geezer or decent geezer” and old timers are often thought to have experience and be able to reminisce about the past etc. Geriatric medicine is a huge branch of medicine looking after the needs of the elderly - what is offensive about that?

[Keith]

Have you become unduly sensitive in your old age? There is nothing offensive about the terms geriatric, elderly, geezer or old-timer. Indeed geezer can have positive connotations such “grand old geezer or decent geezer” and old timers are often thought to have experience and be able to reminisce about the past etc. Geriatric medicine is a huge branch of medicine looking after the needs of the elderly - what is offensive about that?

I disagree with respect to the term geriatric. It may be a respected branch of medicine, but the term is often used in a derogatory way, such as 'god he's geriatric', etc, clearly intended to be offensive.

[francois]

Have you become unduly sensitive in your old age? There is nothing offensive about the terms geriatric, elderly, geezer or old-timer. Indeed geezer can have positive connotations such “grand old geezer or decent geezer” and old timers are often thought to have experience and be able to reminisce about the past etc. Geriatric medicine is a huge branch of medicine looking after the needs of the elderly - what is offensive about that?

Here is an article (one of many on the internet) which lists offensive terms for seniors.


https://www.medicareadvantage.com/ne...eotypes-report

[a447]

Here is an article (one of many on the internet) which lists offensive terms for seniors.

I don't look to the internet to determine which words are offensive and which are not. Apart from the obvious ones (e.g. the "n" word), I can decide for myself.

As for Jomtien Complex being filled with old people, surely the same goes for all the gay venues in Pattaya. The girlie bars attract guys both young and old.