'The End Of The Line'

The Dew Drop Dead

I can see the humorous side of this exercise, but I also think of those that lost loved ones at the hotel, which shall not be named and they might keep contact with this forum for any news. I feel uncomfortable with it being turned into a joke with names like this.

Decent people died here and no criminal charges have been laid.Can we have some respect for the families who would still be grieving.One of the more tasteless threads on TV with these pathetic attempts at "humour"

The Dew Drop Dead

I can see the humorous side of this exercise, but I also think of those that lost loved ones at the hotel, which shall not be named and they might keep contact with this forum for any news. I feel uncomfortable with it being turned into a joke with names like this.

Decent people died here and no criminal charges have been laid.Can we have some respect for the families who would still be grieving.One of the more tasteless threads on TV with these pathetic attempts at "humour"

Yes , as you say, loved ones were lost. I am sure there are few if any of the TV members who do not agree with that. Many have shown compassion and offered their condolences and I am sure that the families accept those feelings..

But it is a big world and people do go on living. There was no ill will or ill feelings intended with the original post. As I said life goes on and there is absolutely no sane reason to dry up and shrivel up into an old prune because of sadness. Too many in this world attempt to live in this sadness and remorse, and even make a cause and life out of time as it passes. That just goes to make the life of that person much more miserable. Not good.

My mother and my father have both passed on, and as most do, I loved my parents very much. but I do remember the happy times and laughable times, and the joking time and the funny times. Thus my memories of them are much happier and are feel good memories.

I am not asking, nor intending to have anyone show any disrespect towards those who have been lost , nor their families. I am sure that those who have made posts, on this thread, have done so with fun in their intentions. To those who take those comments as out of place, so be it, that is your choice and I respect your choice. Everyone does not see things the same way. A building was on that site, it is being torn down and a new structure is being erected. The new structure will be named. So it will happen. I do think that it is a bit of a stretch by suggesting names of the new structure to be tied in with the happenings at the old site. As much as expressing negativeness toward any other building on the street, just because it is on the same street where something sad happened.

Again as the OP'er , to anyone whose feelings have been offended, I apologize. The world is too full of faces of grimness, sadness and negativeness , try a little smiling sometime....... it does help a lot

Gonzo

Gonzo - So using your logic, anyone who doesn't have the same sense of humour as you is a miserable person?

Interesting.

As far as offence - the people that might be offended (as I indicated previously) could possibly be anyone who lost a loved one and follows this forum for news/updates etc. As for myself, I'm not easily offended by people such as yourself, but I do have the right to make a comment on any thread.

All I can say is I'm eternally grateful, that I don't have your sense of humour.

Since I was singled out I would lie to respond too. This is called Dark Humor. Here is a definition I found.

The purpose of black comedy is to make light of serious and often taboo subject matter, and some comedians use it as a tool for exploring vulgar issues, thus provoking discomfort and serious thought as well as amusement in their audience. Popular themes of the genre include murder, suicide, depression, abuse,mutilation, war, barbarism, drug abuse, terminal illness, domestic violence, sexual violence, paedophilia, insanity, nightmare, disease, racism, homophobia,sexism, disability (both physical and mental), chauvinism, corruption, and crime.

I'm sure some of the suggestions are considered over the top for some but for others they bring home a point with a humorous twist in a nonconventional way. I also had intention to disrespect and hope I didn't upset anyone. I do not follow your logic about Gonzos logic but anyway freedom of speech should also be respected.

Since I was singled out I would lie to respond too. This is called Dark Humor. Here is a definition I found.

The purpose of black comedy is to make light of serious and often taboo subject matter, and some comedians use it as a tool for exploring vulgar issues, thus provoking discomfort and serious thought as well as amusement in their audience. Popular themes of the genre include murder, suicide, depression, abuse,mutilation, war, barbarism, drug abuse, terminal illness, domestic violence, sexual violence, paedophilia, insanity, nightmare, disease, racism, homophobia,sexism, disability (both physical and mental), chauvinism, corruption, and crime.

I'm sure some of the suggestions are considered over the top for some but for others they bring home a point with a humorous twist in a nonconventional way. I also had intention to disrespect and hope I didn't upset anyone. I do not follow your logic about Gonzos logic but anyway freedom of speech should also be respected.

I started off my quote by saying; "I can see the humorous side of this exercise"..........I'm very well aware of dark humour, gallow's humour, call it what you will.

I'm sure you mean you had NO intention to disrespect and it's not a Freudian slip.

BTW You weren't singled out, your's was only the second post and the most tasteless (at the time).

Edited May 31, 201214 yr by uptheos

Gonzo - So using your logic, anyone who doesn't have the same sense of humour as you is a miserable person?

Interesting.

As far as offence - the people that might be offended (as I indicated previously) could possibly be anyone who lost a loved one and follows this forum for news/updates etc. As for myself, I'm not easily offended by people such as yourself, but I do have the right to make a comment on any thread.

All I can say is I'm eternally grateful, that I don't have your sense of humour.

re 1st para........ that is not what I said, but rather your interpretation.....

re your last sentence, believe me the feeling is mutual.....but at least I have one and have the ability to see things in a possibly happier light..... not like some of the sour grape, all negative frumps that sometimes post here.

Gonzo - So using your logic, anyone who doesn't have the same sense of humour as you is a miserable person?

Interesting.

As far as offence - the people that might be offended (as I indicated previously) could possibly be anyone who lost a loved one and follows this forum for news/updates etc. As for myself, I'm not easily offended by people such as yourself, but I do have the right to make a comment on any thread.

All I can say is I'm eternally grateful, that I don't have your sense of humour.

re 1st para........ that is not what I said, but rather your interpretation.....

re your last sentence, believe me the feeling is mutual.....but at least I have one and have the ability to see things in a possibly happier light..... not like some of the sour grape, all negative frumps that sometimes post here.

+1

I think this thread is unfair and bringing discredit against a legitimate hotel owner.

A couple of days ago I had the pleasure of meeting the new owner of what was once the Downtown Inn. His name is Norman (pictured below) and he’s an American guy from Phoenix in Arizona and is offering a one nights free accommodation with on-suite shower to all new female customers.

I didn’t think much of his personality, but he is good to his mother.

I think this thread is unfair and bringing discredit against a legitimate hotel owner.

A couple of days ago I had the pleasure of meeting the new owner of what was once the Downtown Inn. His name is Norman (pictured below) and he’s an American guy from Phoenix in Arizona and is offering a one nights free accommodation with on-suite shower to all new female customers.

I didn’t think much of his personality, but he is good to his mother.

One thing about you BJ, you do put a bit of thought and originality into your posts.

A hard act to follow, with just names.

Edited May 31, 201214 yr by uptheos

Hotel Repose..

Going by some of the 'Someone may be offended' posts above maybe they would like it to be called 'No Name Hotel'.

Ok; lets turn the corner of respectability to keep some members a little happier.

I'll get us started by suggesting the name 'The Remembrance Hotel'

Ok; lets turn the corner of respectability to keep some members a little happier.

I'll get us started by suggesting the name 'The Remembrance Hotel'

Naaaaaaaaaaaaah, not good for business.

Rest Inn Peace

+1

Ok; lets turn the corner of respectability to keep some members a little happier.

Absolutely not!!........it's good to get an insight into people's sensitivity regarding relatives & friends of those who died. If someone is bored and needs to start a pointless and silly thread, then that's their right. If others want to play follow the leader, then that too is their choice.

Edited June 2, 201214 yr by uptheos

The Rest in Peace hotel.

the Last stop inn hotel

Heartbreak Hotel

Heartbreak Hotel

Indeed......I'm sure there are many whose hearts are breaking over this place.

Heartbreak Hotel

Indeed......I'm sure there are many whose hearts are breaking over this place.

I guess i lucky one still alive after being there when Thai Tour Guide and day 3 New Zealand girls got sick.

Inn Secticide

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I would like to make a statement at this point.

I get the sense that there are a minority of posters out there that think that this thread is demeaning and disrespectful. Let me say here and now that that was not, nor ever was the purpose of the post.

As a point of life, there, in my opinion, is way, way, to much sadness , violence, mayhem, and negativeness in and around our world today. Just turn on the news on TV and see what I mean. Just open any newspaper , any day and see what I mean.

This thread is about the renaming of a building. Nothing about any tragedies or any other negative event.

I do think, when viewing all the negative happenings going on around us, that the time for a little fun , a little joking is good for the soul. That is all that I was trying to put across.

I myself , am a tragic basket case if you look at me..... but I try and laugh and joke through life with somewhat happier tone than most think I should.... But being happy is much better for me than being sad.

We all have things we can give the old 'woe is me ' bit to..... but is it better to dwell on the negative or try and put out the positive.... I know what I rather do and be ,,

To those who feel differently..... (or the same or similar) let us hear from you.... It takes all kinds of people to make the world go round. Lets hear your opinions. Maybe we can make some politicians learn to hear the other side.

Gonzo

Instead of bed and breakfast I assume the old downtown did bread and casket.

How about demolition arms for the new hotel

I would like to make a statement at this point.

I get the sense that there are a minority of posters out there that think that this thread is demeaning and disrespectful.

Gonzo

There are certainly a minority posting, but I think it's rather grandiose to assume out of all the 1,000's of TV members/readers, it is just the minority that think it's disrespectful........they might simply choose not to post.

Anyway nice try.

There's no need for any more lengthy justifications, I think we all got it in one.

Edited June 2, 201214 yr by uptheos

The if-the-falang-press-not-write-we-ok-today Hotel.

Uptheos, perhaps you are correct in that relatives of those poor victims read TV to keep updated on where to buy the best hamburger in Chiang Mai, but perhaps they have moved on by now. Your motives are pure but perhaps a little overly focused by now. The owners, unsurprisingly, have been cleared and they are doing a demolish and rebuild to bury the past.

I think the OP has just refocused attention back on that shocking episode and I agree with him that dark humor is one way to stop us forgetting what happened there. We all know Thais just bury the wrongdoings of the rich and forget them, the OP has brought it back into scrutiny. Did you send letters of complaint to the producers of Hogans Heroes, Monte Python etc for making fun of vile episodes in humanities past?

Uptheos, perhaps you are correct in that relatives of those poor victims read TV to keep updated on where to buy the best hamburger in Chiang Mai, but perhaps they have moved on by now. Your motives are pure but perhaps a little overly focused by now. The owners, unsurprisingly, have been cleared and they are doing a demolish and rebuild to bury the past.

I think the OP has just refocused attention back on that shocking episode and I agree with him that dark humor is one way to stop us forgetting what happened there. We all know Thais just bury the wrongdoings of the rich and forget them, the OP has brought it back into scrutiny. Did you send letters of complaint to the producers of Hogans Heroes, Monte Python etc for making fun of vile episodes in humanities past?

I was going to hit the like button but I have one reservation. That is what is the point in bringing it back up. Yes it does serve as a point for dark humor but why use such a tragic event for that.

I was going to post the uptown but some one beat me to it. To be honest it is a little satisfying to my dark humor side. But not that munch.

One other point you say we all know Thais just bury the wrongdoings of the rich and forget them.

Is that what happened the rich did it! or was it just a overzealous exterminator or perhaps just like the report said we don't know.

Edited June 2, 201214 yr by hellodolly

Uptheos, perhaps you are correct in that relatives of those poor victims read TV to keep updated on where to buy the best hamburger in Chiang Mai, but perhaps they have moved on by now.

Yeah, you're right, I too have given up on where to buy the best hamburger in town.

I can't believe you thought I was referring to hamburgers, when I mentioned relatives keeping updated for news........................oh, on second thoughts, perhaps I can.

Edited June 2, 201214 yr by uptheos

I was going to hit the like button but I have one reservation. That is what is the point in bringing it back up.

Very good question dolly......... maybe nothing better to do?

Well done for not being a sheep.

I'm sure a long winded reply answering your question, is being formulated right now.......well maybe in a couple of hours.