Popular Post Jack Hna Posted August 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2020 Been a few places on Thailand and mixed with a fair few of the farang locals and this website naturally has been a discussion point. It's always the same no matter where I have been, rayong to Chang Rai it's a negative view of this site and many of it's occupants but with one shining light. Ubon Joe. I am reading through the site more frequently recently given I am on amnesty and I predicted an extension earlier this year and was comforted by UJ predicting the same. My question is very simple. Based on the continuation of the emergency decree and the ongoing travel bans can you share your views and reason why and why not there may or may not be another extension to the amnesty? Splendid work. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kingofthemountain Posted August 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 28 minutes ago, Jack Hna said: It's always the same no matter where I have been, rayong to Chang Rai it's a negative view of this site and many of it's occupants but with one shining light. Ubon Joe. I don't want to be off topic but if you allow me a remark you are totally right on Ubon Joe, he is one of the most knowledgeable about the visas and always ready to help but your statement is imo a little bit unfair for all the others members most of them are nice guys, yes they use irony and sarcasm, but they are pleasant to read and often helpfull when they can in many areas (Farming, real estate, family and so on) still few exceptions but it's the same % of trolls\rudes\morons you have everywhere in the world (Usually beetwen 1 and 5% wherever the place you are) Edited August 25, 2020 by kingofthemountain 6 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CorpusChristie Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 UJ just seems to state facts , without giving a personal opinion Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post chickenslegs Posted August 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2020 32 minutes ago, Jack Hna said: It's always the same no matter where I have been, rayong to Chang Rai it's a negative view of this site and many of it's occupants but with one shining light. Ubon Joe. I think you, and they, are forgetting a few others. I'll mention Crossy (all things electrical) and Sheryl (all things medical) just for two examples, but there are others. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post CorpusChristie Posted August 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, chickenslegs said: I think you, and they, are forgetting a few others. I'll mention Crossy (all things electrical) and Sheryl (all things medical) just for two examples, but there are others. Britmantoo and Thaibeachlover , all things about prostitution 1 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Hna Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, kingofthemountain said: I don't want to be off topic but if you allow me a remark you are totally right on Ubon Joe, he is one of the most knowledgeable about the visas and always ready to help but your statement is imo a little bit unfair for all the others members most of them are nice guys, yes they use irony and sarcasm, but they are pleasant to read and often helpfull when they can in many areas (Farming, real estate, family and so on) still few exceptions but it's the same % of trolls\rudes\morons you have everywhere in the world (Usually beetwen 1 and 5% wherever the place you are) It is not my words. I have travelled far and wide and I often have the pleasure of sharing a couple of beverages with a local bar or restaurant owner. My choice of place will always be based on reviews and I'm always looking for places who are not a flash in the pan. So these guys I listen to have my ears as they have years and years of knowledge and whilst I may know a thing or two on happy to listen and it's not 3-4 people were talking virtually every person I ever met. I never met one person who even admitted being a member. World class visa category. Not all bad, look on the bright side. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post kingofthemountain Posted August 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 5 minutes ago, Jack Hna said: I never met one person who even admitted being a member. lol in fact that makes sense imo the ''actives'' members are not more than a hundred or two most here are just readers, and since you can read all the topics even if you are not registered, most of the readers are not members. They are probably the ones you have met Edited August 25, 2020 by kingofthemountain 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaBandit Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 19 minutes ago, chickenslegs said: I think you, and they, are forgetting a few others. I'll mention Crossy (all things electrical) and Sheryl (all things medical) just for two examples, but there are others. There's a guy named "geezer" in the language section who is very knowledgeable. And, in general, I think I bring a fair bit to the forum as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Hna Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 Just now, BananaBandit said: There's a guy named "geezer" in the language section who is very knowledgeable. And, in general, I think I bring a fair bit to the forum as well. Well if you are so concerned about the remark gents please feel free to create a thread titled. Most helpful and revered members. Let's stay on point on this one please I believe it's a very real very important very current matter that needs to balance the forum versus all the Need an agent see an agent contact an agent. Let's not suppress this one please. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BananaBandit Posted August 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2020 48 minutes ago, CorpusChristie said: Britmantoo and Thaibeachlover , all things about prostitution I'm really not acquainted with the beachlover but britmantoo, despite all his geriatric tumescence, is more than just a mongering expert. He's like a...force of personality. And, I think, a bit underrated as a moral authority. Mind you, I don't use the word "moral" in the Sunday School sense. It's more about self-determination and captaining one's own ship. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaBandit Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 26 minutes ago, Jack Hna said: Well if you are so concerned about the remark gents please feel free to create a thread titled. Most helpful and revered members. Let's stay on point on this one please I believe it's a very real very important very current matter that needs to balance the forum versus all the Need an agent see an agent contact an agent. Let's not suppress this one please. How 'bout you start a thread for underrated members. And then we'll let you get back to indulging your amnesty fixations, completely unadulterated. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoseThailand Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 So what is UJ's opinion on amnesty extension after September 26? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oompie69 Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 41 minutes ago, JoseThailand said: So what is UJ's opinion on amnesty extension after September 26? Aw! Now you are just spoiling the off topic-bonding that's going on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daveAustin Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 Op, guessing you're either a bit green or new to online fora. TV is one of the biggest expat forums so you're always going to get a swathe of opinions (and why not), especially in a place that houses millions of mongerers ... but of course you're doing the missionary or are visiting the elephants and beaches. I understand. Look, most of it is tongue in cheek but I would be more wary of folk that are not on it, or won't admit to it. But, yes, Ubon is a gem, certainly in visas. But there are many shining lights if you would follow. You will come across the likes of Sheryl (who has helped so many), lopburi3 and numerous general members lending out there knowledge and experience. So let's avoid being typical and knocking the whole site because of what someone said. Amnesty: believe nothing has beyond Sep deadline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kadilo Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 (edited) 6 hours ago, CorpusChristie said: Britmantoo and Thaibeachlover , all things about prostitution Strange that people like yourself are so obsessed with them. Anyway I thought you didn’t like talking about sex Max? Edited August 25, 2020 by Kadilo 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Hna Posted August 25, 2020 Author Share Posted August 25, 2020 1 hour ago, daveAustin said: Op, guessing you're either a bit green or new to online fora. TV is one of the biggest expat forums so you're always going to get a swathe of opinions (and why not), especially in a place that houses millions of mongerers ... but of course you're doing the missionary or are visiting the elephants and beaches. I understand. Look, most of it is tongue in cheek but I would be more wary of folk that are not on it, or won't admit to it. But, yes, Ubon is a gem, certainly in visas. But there are many shining lights if you would follow. You will come across the likes of Sheryl (who has helped so many), lopburi3 and numerous general members lending out there knowledge and experience. So let's avoid being typical and knocking the whole site because of what someone said. Amnesty: believe nothing has beyond Sep deadline. I stopped at guessing to be honest. You keep guessing I'll keep stopping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 7 hours ago, CorpusChristie said: UJ just seems to state facts , without giving a personal opinion is your statement a fact ? or your personal opinion ? ???? Forums would not be forums if they were not an arena for opinions and people with different ideas and writing styles to interact. I do appreciate getting some information about immigration requirements or the time the plane leaves Udon for Bangkok . But in truth, trying to sort out "the facts" from fiction on each discussion here or on any forum is like finding a needle in a haystack. “For every fact there is an infinity of hypotheses. ” ― Robert M. Pirsig, Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rumak Posted August 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2020 45 minutes ago, Jack Hna said: I stopped at guessing to be honest. You keep guessing I'll keep stopping. This world has all types. My guess (note to OP ....stop here if you want) .... as i was saying, my guess is that you are the type that wants to write something and then find fault with what others write afterwards. That type often makes reading this forum, or others, a bit distasteful. But like in all interactions between strangers....... some taste good as well 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post rumak Posted August 25, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 25, 2020 7 hours ago, Jack Hna said: Let's stay on point on this one please Well, you wrote the OP. In case your memory is really short let me quote you "always the same no matter where I have been, rayong to Chang Rai it's a negative view of this site and many of it's occupants but with one shining light. Ubon Joe." by putting that sentence in there you open the door to replies . One can not tell a lady "besides the fact many find you fat and BTW your breath is horrible , but you do have lovely hands"........ and then expect her to smile and thank you. 3 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FarFlungFalang Posted August 25, 2020 Share Posted August 25, 2020 8 hours ago, Jack Hna said: My question is very simple. Based on the continuation of the emergency decree and the ongoing travel bans can you share your views and reason why and why not there may or may not be another extension to the amnesty? What's your prediction first? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BananaBandit Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 2 hours ago, daveAustin said: But, yes, Ubon is a gem, certainly in visas. But there are many shining lights if you would follow. You will come across the likes of Sheryl (who has helped so many) People like Ubon and Sheryl, who have given literally thousands of pieces of useful information....How exactly do they get compensated for all their expertise and effort? Are they actual employees? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchadian Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 7 minutes ago, BananaBandit said: People like Ubon and Sheryl, who have given literally thousands of pieces of useful information....How exactly do they get compensated for all their expertise and effort? Are they actual employees? I,m sure they are and getting well paid for what they do although putting in long hours. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThailandRyan Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 (edited) 26 minutes ago, FarFlungFalang said: What's your prediction first? So let's start with the facts. Those facts are that unless whatever action can be taken to either rid the current government of its problems or enhance there pocket books one will never no what the outcome will be. The only time you can predict correctly is that time of the day when you need to fill your stomach and you know it will happen 100% of the time either because you have the food or your ordering it. I predict that the OP will never truly understand the members of this forum community. Many are knowledgeable, many are whittey, many are sarcastic, but each one brings about a daily reading bonanza for all to agree with or disagree with or make remarks that get deleted, or end up with a ban. So go ahead and wish for whatever OP is written to stay on track. But then I digress and I could really care less about things that do not concern me. So let's go buy that submarine and use it to transport tourists either through the sewers or to Phi Phi because the country is dead broke for tourists and care little about expats and there family's. Diatribe over, as well as my dose of sarcasm used up, so enjoy your day. Edited August 26, 2020 by ThailandRyan 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hamus Yaigh Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Very helpful guy. I always look at him as the Roy Cropper of TV. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyluke Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Every moderator here can be praised for their knowledge. The only problem one has in Thailand, is that one encounter regularly an official, an officer, an authority... who is not that well informed as the moderators here, but has the power to decide how it will be. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark5335 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 9 hours ago, CorpusChristie said: Britmantoo and Thaibeachlover , all things about prostitution and not to mention jingthing for comments on gay and jewish matters 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 12 minutes ago, mark5335 said: and not to mention jingthing for comments on gay and jewish matters + Food and Baht buses. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lopburi3 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 1 hour ago, anchadian said: I,m sure they are and getting well paid for what they do although putting in long hours. Unless there has been a change recently moderators are putting in their time to help forum and posters and are not receiving any compensation. Some people try to be helpful. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotandsticky Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 9 hours ago, CorpusChristie said: UJ just seems to state facts , without giving a personal opinion Where Immigration matters are concerned I usually find that facts are of far more benefit to me than opinions. Example...... Ubon Joe stating:- "the IO's in XYZ Immigration office will not accept monthly income for a retirement extension" Compared to a TV member saying "in my opinion the IO in XYZ Immigration office will probably accept monthly income for a retirement extension". I think that I would be inclined to be guided by the 'fact'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rumak Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 Just now, hotandsticky said: I think that I would be inclined to be guided by the 'fact uh oh. i sense something hot and sticky about ready to hit the page. first a post about "fake facts" ..... then the inevitable 4 page argument about whose facts are real. maybe some name calling ???????? getting tense. is a warning coming ? I'm on the edge of my seat. oops pop ups again xxxxxxx ahhh there it is : the Trump card ! now this is why I love thaivisa ! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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