Zendesigner Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Is the flood of Newbies on thaivisa a result of the tourist season that's coming to a close? Are they all sitting back home wanting to get back here as quickly as possible ? Or are we getting trolled from all over ?? Anybody some thoughts? B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandy Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 Hey Zen. I somehow stopped into this site by mistake while i was surfing the net with info of Thailand. I read things people have posted and it sound really interesting to me. So i joined. Just at times when im bored at work then il be on. Dont have the time at home too. So then, il just welcome myself here LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zendesigner Posted March 19, 2004 Author Share Posted March 19, 2004 And very welcome you are sandy... Just found a lot of post about asking to come to work here, all with 2 or 3 posts to their name. Of course everybody is welcome but it seems unusually many people joined this week. B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
george Posted March 19, 2004 Share Posted March 19, 2004 We have promoted the site heavily on the net recently, and that seems to have worked out fine. Welcome all new members! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zendesigner Posted March 19, 2004 Author Share Posted March 19, 2004 Thought it would be something like that ... Very Good SEO george... It indeed seems to have worked. B SEO = Search engine Optimization Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IT Manager Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Let me add a welcome as well, and Zen, did you know that for every new member you bring to the forum, you get a prize? Free membership for yourself and another friend as well. Thaivisa is all about Thailand, not all about expats. There was another post somewhere yesterday from a newbie asking if it was just for expats. It isn't. It's for information. For anyone, from anywhere, about Thailand, though occasionally we get info on Burma, Laos, Cambodia, and once, India, as well because of our reach. IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Mist Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 and once or twice Oz IT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IT Manager Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 and once or twice Oz IT Sorry Bronco you're right of course. Looks like it going to be a busy admin weekend. Haven't had a Saturday AM like this for weeks. See if we can do 4000 posts over the next 2 days. Would be a record for the site actually. Just realised also that I missed Malaysia, Singapore, infrequently Hong Kong, and of course China, all relating to Thai Visas. Funny how much inout we are getting from members in Europe currently as well. Good to see, and to all new people again, thanks for dropping in and being a part of the community. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boon Mee Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 We have promoted the site heavily on the net recently, and that seems to have worked out fine. Welcome all new members! And, it's the most comprehensive Forum of its kind for Asia & especially Thailand. Welcome Newbies... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tuky Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Not to forget the interest the GITS award would have created. Welcome newbies, see you soon as advanced members, then perhaps a little while after as senior members. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docta Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Hey guys, It's a great site if you're living in Thailand! What's the mystery? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Hey guys, It's a great site if you're living in Thailand! What's the mystery? The mystery ? What mystery ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fatter than harry Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 The mystery ? What mystery ? First rule of Thaivisa; Don't talk about the mystery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Opl Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Hello ! Someone recommanded this site on a french forum. I spent 2 weeks reading before joining. I think thaivisa.com suffers no comparison at all, it is the only one like this, thanks to the very special combination of mixed personnalities and subjects you, members, achieved. I prefer not to figure out how much attention admins and moderators have to invest constantly, anyway, as far as I can notice, the job is done with heart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 QUOTE (Doc Adams @ Sat 2004-03-20, 10:12:40)Hey guys, It's a great site if you're living in Thailand! What's the mystery? The mystery ? What mystery ? First rule of Thaivisa; Don't talk about the mystery. Shhhhht, please don't talk about the Mystery !.... As we all probably know, the Mystery shall not be revealed. Ever !... As otherwise, it would not be a Mystery anymore... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Let me add a welcome as well, and Zen, did you know that for every new member you bring to the forum, you get a prize? Free membership for yourself and another friend as well.Thaivisa is all about Thailand, not all about expats. There was another post somewhere yesterday from a newbie asking if it was just for expats. It isn't. It's for information. For anyone, from anywhere, about Thailand, though occasionally we get info on Burma, Laos, Cambodia, and once, India, as well because of our reach. IT Ever thought of expanding towards the rest of SEA, Indian continent & Chinese sphere ?... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winle Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I know this forum is about thailand, for thais and expats and basiclly anyone who wants to join, but we can talk on other things outside of thailand cant we?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofu2 Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I find a wealth of information on this site. My wife and I plan to visit Thailand this coming Fall. If we like it, we plan to visit a few more times and stay for several weeks at a time. If we still like it we may retire over here. I have not yet visited Thailand, but my wife was a stewardess many years ago and used to get to Bangkok occasionally. In preparation for the trip I am studying a little Thai on a home study course. Almost all my questions are answered by looking at the posts already on the board. Keep up the good work. It is extremely informative and helpful. Lofu2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Lofu2 as you stated , I would not consider the remotest idea of retiring anywhere until a lot of visits or several prolonged stays , you may well fall in love with the country , this forum can help , but as you are aware , these are manly opinions, one of which cannot be formed properly unless paired up with experience and facts. Christ I'm pompous today eh?.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
organic Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I joined recently as a way of trying to find out more about what's going on in Thailand. Particularly, what's going on with the new bar hours and how they might hit the tourist economy. However, on that score, I'm not much the wiser and from what I can gather, neither is most of Thailand including the police force. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IT Manager Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Lofu2 as you stated , I would not consider the remotest idea of retiring anywhere until a lot of visits or several prolonged stays , you may well fall in love with the country , this forum can help , but as you are aware , these are manly opinions, one of which cannot be formed properly unless paired up with experience and facts.Christ I'm pompous today eh?.... Yes you are but it's OK really. It works well on a village Saturday night IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zendesigner Posted March 20, 2004 Author Share Posted March 20, 2004 Let me add a welcome as well, and Zen, did you know that for every new member you bring to the forum, you get a prize? Free membership for yourself and another friend as well.I'll come and exchange the free membership for a bottle of chang ok Anyway welcome to all the newbies out there, Don't worry it was written under my name also some time ago. Just join in the discussions, read learn, give an opposite view, preferably a funded in my personal opinion. You will really learn a lot about thai culture, habits, Sabai-ness, Crazy politics, very outspoken laws never to be heard of again, wai-ing, job prospects, Visa turmoils and really what it is to live here. I know this forum is about thailand, for thais and expats and basiclly anyone who wants to join, but we can talk on other things outside of thailand cant we?? Winle i think if it's appropriate in the context of the forum department sure, check with ###### for the full rules, He's one of the admins here. I joined recently as a way of trying to find out more about what's going on in Thailand. Particularly, what's going on with the new bar hours and how they might hit the tourist economy. However, on that score, I'm not much the wiser and from what I can gather, neither is most of Thailand including the police force. Indeed neither are the most of us...party on Gart b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest IT Manager Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Let me add a welcome as well, and Zen, did you know that for every new member you bring to the forum, you get a prize? Free membership for yourself and another friend as well. I'll come and exchange the free membership for a bottle of chang ok Anyway welcome to all the newbies out there, Don't worry it was written under my name also some time ago. Just join in the discussions, read learn, give an opposite view, preferably a funded in my personal opinion. You will really learn a lot about thai culture, habits, Sabai-ness, Crazy politics, very outspoken laws never to be heard of again, wai-ing, job prospects, Visa turmoils and really what it is to live here. I know this forum is about thailand, for thais and expats and basiclly anyone who wants to join, but we can talk on other things outside of thailand cant we??Winlei think if it's appropriate in the context of the forum department sure, check with ###### for the full rules, He's one of the admins here. I joined recently as a way of trying to find out more about what's going on in Thailand. Particularly, what's going on with the new bar hours and how they might hit the tourist economy. However, on that score, I'm not much the wiser and from what I can gather, neither is most of Thailand including the police force. Indeed neither are the most of us...party on Gart b You bring the chang can exchange for whatever you want. Except my wife. Johnnie Black there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padkapow Guy Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I just found this forum recently. It is filled with loads of important info on Thailand and what a falang needs to know to get along in Thailand. For me I plan on retiring inThailand as soon as I am eligable to retire. (20 years) unless I hit the lottery. That why this forum is important to me. But I have to say I feel a little intimidated some times about making a post. There seems to be a few regulars who are a little quick to jump on someone about being a troll. I would hate to be labeled as that so I don't post as much as I would like. I have a lot to learn about Thailand and I do not want my inexperience to be consider as a troll. But I don 't mind just reading the post with out commenting either. There is still enough info pass around to help me learn. This is an awesome forum. thanks Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zendesigner Posted March 20, 2004 Author Share Posted March 20, 2004 Hi jim, Welcome to the boards, But I have to say I feel a little intimidated some times about making a post. There seems to be a few regulars who are a little quick to jump on someone about being a troll. I think if you give decent and funded answer nobody will consider you a troll. We have some heated discussions sometimes but that doesn't mean we can't be friends in another post. just join and ask a question, no problems. I would suggest however that you don't jump into the bear-pit straight away, Especially not with a login like yours No bad feelings intended B Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dove Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 Maybe many of the newbies are TRT members. Just joking. Anyway this is a great site to air one's view. Have a nice and wholesome weekend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bozo Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I just found this forum recently. But I have to say I feel a little intimidated some times about making a post. There seems to be a few regulars who are a little quick to jump on someone about being a troll. I would hate to be labeled as that so I don't post as much as I would like. I have a lot to learn about Thailand and I do not want my inexperience to be consider as a troll. Jim Welcome Jim !!! One way to exorcise the fear to be called a "troll" could have been to name yourself "Troll" i/o "American", for instance... then everytime, somebody calls you "troll", you have a good laugh !... Why do you think I have named myself "Bozo" !?!... Please don't hesitate to communicate more actively, the more the players, the better the fun !!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zendesigner Posted March 20, 2004 Author Share Posted March 20, 2004 Maybe many of the newbies are TRT members. Well i just came across this Dove , http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=7895&hl= THEY ARE AMONG US ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluecat Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 I would suggest however that you don't jump into the bear-pit straight away, Especially not with a login like yours I would suggest the reverse. Survival of the fittest,... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tutsiwarrior Posted March 20, 2004 Share Posted March 20, 2004 re: newbies...I suggest a thai.visa Investigation Bureau with yours truely as head fascist to weed out subversives and guarantee forum integrity... I was a newbie once...as were all of us..but international machinations in the name of 'the war on terrorism' has put the possibility of a trusting and pleasant forum exchange asunder. There must be a method to insure that posters at least have social degenerate and alcoholic inclinations...otherwise we shall never be free of the threat of co-optation by clean, well scrubbed forces of evil... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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