Where Do You Find Thai Information in 2022?

[Neeranam]

I d been using this forum to find information for many years but recently realize that the numbers just aren't here any more.  

Reddit seems to have taken over as well as Facebook groups. 

What other places are there to find fast information about things in Thailand?

[Photoguy21]

Try the Lonely Planet site

[scubascuba3]

I use facebook groups and here, covers most things, can't be bothered with Reddit

[Stocky]

The wife, absolute oracle.

[Denim]

What information is wanted ?

[Lemsta69]

the local bar beer, where else? ????

[KannikaP]

There is a search site called GOOGLE which usually gives information, and another called BING.

(Where is that sarcastic emoji? )

Edited July 28, 2022 by KannikaP

[KhunLA]

Gmaps & Gsearch is all I ever need ... then go where they point me.

 

Forums (AN & TA...etc) are fairly useless for info, as few expats actually belong to or respond to info queries.  As can't be bothered, and quite understandable.

 

The rest of the 'members' don't seem to have a clue, don't live here/there, where ever, or might have visited, or worse, never visited.  Or that one time 15 yrs ago.

 

I find most queries could have been answered better & quicker, if question simply put in google instead of waiting for dated or wrong info on a forum.

 

How people find an international forum to ask a question, but can't seem to find google is mind boggling.

[Burma Bill]

On 7/28/2022 at 1:32 PM, KannikaP said:

There is a search site called GOOGLE

I always use Google for information, a recent example being the locations of Karen Hill Tribe villages where the "long neck" ladies can be photographed with their gold rings. I have my answer in the Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai and Golden Triangle areas. Of course, if you are after "beer bar" gossip then Google no good.

[brianthainess]

1 hour ago, Burma Bill said:

 if you are after "beer bar" gossip then Google no good.

Surely Bar Girls don't gossip ???? they are all so trustworthy. 

[Sparktrader]

Ask me

[Jai Dee]

On 7/28/2022 at 12:32 PM, Neeranam said:

What other places are there to find fast information about things in Thailand?

Due to governmental and police influence/control, Thai people seem to be increasingly using Tik Tok as an uncensored and unbiased source of information, and a fast and reliable way of sharing it.

[lopburi3]

42 minutes ago, Jai Dee said:

Thai people seem to be increasingly using Tik Tok

Which from reports puts all and sundry onto the Chinese data base for eternity.  

 

Edited July 29, 2022 by lopburi3

[1FinickyOne]

40 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Ask me

Ok

 

Yo Sparky.. whats your take on the markets lately? 

 

Bhp.. 

[Sparktrader]

9 minutes ago, 1FinickyOne said:

Ok

 

Yo Sparky.. whats your take on the markets lately? 

 

Bhp.. 

Looks ok. Need to test low.

[Lacessit]

My GF

[proton]

The Thaiger, but the info is always wrong. ???? You can't beat here for visa and health information

Edited July 29, 2022 by proton

[proton]

30 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

Which from reports puts all and sundry onto the Chinese data base for eternity.  

 

I just got suspended from tik tok for saying diversity is a weakness not a strength, but get away with saying long live Taiwan, weird! One more hate speech incident and banned ha ha.

[lopburi3]

1 minute ago, proton said:

I just got suspended from tik tok for saying diversity is a weakness not a strength, but get away with saying long live Taiwan, weird! One more hate speech incident and banned ha ha.

Not suggesting they limiting content - the issue seems to be that they have full access to everything on any device so everything is at risk and your comment on Taiwan could be the trigger to actually read what they may have already downloaded from your computers/phones.  

[StayinThailand2much]

Google?

[Sparktrader]

24 minutes ago, proton said:

I just got suspended from tik tok for saying diversity is a weakness not a strength, but get away with saying long live Taiwan, weird! One more hate speech incident and banned ha ha.

Whats tik tok?

[lopburi3]

3 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Whats tik tok?

It where you find content like this.

 

[Sparktrader]

4 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

It where you find content like this.

 

Ie rubbish

[proton]

22 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Whats tik tok?

The most downloaded app in history, addictive rubbish

Edited July 29, 2022 by proton

[Neeranam]

25 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Whats tik tok?

I get tik tok pop ups all the time, esp of one Thai woman who dresses scantily. I would like to comment but not sure of how to say 'nice legs, shame about the boat race' in Thai. 

[Alidiver]

Used to be Canterbury Tales around the table was a mine of information.

[Lucky Bones]

36 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Whats tik tok?

Not sure. Maybe ask Prawit when he wakes up?

[Lucky Bones]

28 minutes ago, Sparktrader said:

Ie rubbish

le correct

[arithai12]

On 7/28/2022 at 1:07 PM, Denim said:

What information is wanted ?

That's the crucial thing.

 

For example, Google is perfect if you're happy when asking about "monkeypox in Phuket" to get in reply a list of hotels and flights there as well as the current weather.

 

[Muhendis]

On 7/28/2022 at 12:32 PM, Neeranam said:

What other places are there to find fast information about things in Thailand?

Send me 1,000 Baht and I will tell you all you need to know.