RIP Ubon Joe - ASEAN NOW visa expert

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Irreplaceable.

[lexilis]

Very sad news. He helped me very much as I was trying to make sense of the Immigration/visa threads over the years. These threads would go on page after page (with most posters completely misinformed) and I finally learned to just scroll down to UJ's comments. Concise and always accurate. What a terrible loss for the extended community here. I have no idea how old he was or his personal situation but I would say that was a good life. Hundreds of people are expressing their sorrow and condolences (out of the many THOUSANDS that he no doubt helped). Not many of us will be remembered and missed in this manner. RIP UJ.

[Keeps]

Such sad news. Incredibly generous with his time and knowledge and never a snipe or snide remark. A true gentleman. I hope his family and friends take some solace from the wonderful comments that have been posted. 

[DrJack54]

Some lovely posts in this thread to a one of a kind.

 

This post bit left field.

So just now I wanted to make appointment at CW next week.

Couldn't find the appointment link.

 

So looked on AseanNow and this pic was first result in some random thread. 

How many times have we seen "THANKS JOE" 

 

Edited May 6, 2023 by DrJack54

[Crossy]

1 minute ago, DrJack54 said:

Some lovely posts in this thread to a one of a kind.

 

This post bit left field.

So just now I wanted to make appointment at CW next week.

Couldn't find the appointment link.

 

So looked on AseanNow and this pic was first result in some random thread. 

How many times have we seen "THANKS JOE" 

 

 

That's just like Joe, still helping even from the other-side ???? 

[eisfeld]

Oh no, this is a tragic loss. He was a shining beacon in times of trolling and bickering with all his helpful posts. He spent a lot of effort curating and sharing up2date knowledge. He never ever missed the beat when it comes to posting factual, empathetic and helpful posts.

 

I think it's not an exageration to say that Ubon Joe was by far the most helpful poster on this forum considering its origin (ThaVisa, visa related topics).

 

May you rest in peace Ubon Joe. And may your post history continue to serve as an example for us all beyond your passing.

[Dan O]

He will surely be missed. RIP Ubon Joe

 

His knowledge was endless and he always presented it straight without condescending comments to make people feel stupid for what may have been an easy question for most. 

[recom273]

Oh, no. I never knew him, but what a patient and knowledgeable guy.

 

RIP UJ

[MrMuddle]

Sorry to read this, always helpful, with trustworthy information. My condolences to his family and friends.

[metisdead]

RIP Joe, you will certainly be missed with your knowledge.

[blackshadow]

was a well informed man......and helped many many people with his great advice.

will be missed greatly.....

[blackshadow]

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on behalf of the Management team

 

hear hear !!!!!

[blackcab]

A truly kind man who helped so many.

 

Like many others, my first post on this forum was a visa-related question.

 

 

[473geo]

You done well son 

 

Thank you ????

[GroveHillWanderer]

RIP UbonJoe - surely the most knowledgeable and most helpful poster on this entire site.

 

Whenever there was a visa-related question I always used to wait until the Oracle that was UbonJoe weighed in, to see what the correct answer was.

 

He will be sorely missed.

[Henk Langeweg]

Thx for all ...

[rhodie]

RIP Joe! Very sad.

[asf6]

RIP Joe. 

[Neeranam]

I feel like I knew him well after 15 years or so online.

RIP Joe, you were one of the legends of ThaiVisa. 

[Scott]

My deepest sympathies to his family and friends.  I had the pleasure of knowing him and being friends on social media.  He will be deeply missed and greatly appreciated by the many people he helped.

 

 

[xn47140]

Just thank you...hope you meet your loved ones again in the next life!

[RandiRona]

My deepest condolences, his knowledge and posts were the reasons I was attracted to Thai Visa and I am sure others as well. I am sure he made a difference to lives of so many here in Thailand and that a life very well lived!!

[RayWright]

Will be sorely missed. His clarity on Visa & Immigration matters certainly helped me greatly.

 

Requiescat In Pace.

[Mike Teavee]

RIP Joe & thanks again for guiding me (& many others) through the Thailand Non-Imm O minefield.

 

Condolences to his family, I hope they find some comfort in the fact that he was well loved amongst his fellows here on AN & will be sorely missed by everybody that he's helped over many years. 

 

Legend of ThaiVisa/AseanNow will never be forgotten... 

 

 

Edited May 6, 2023 by Mike Teavee

[djayz]

Didn't know him personally, but always found his comments and information good and useful. 

RIP Joe

[angsta]

Very sad news. One of the good guys from back in the day. 

[at15]

Joe will be a legend forever he always answered my messages with good info even as a total stranger still genuinely wanted to help. ????

[DrJack54]

Hope not inappropriate.

 

Have already done couple of posts to champion remarkable guy ubonjoe.

 

I hope at some point in time AseanNow mods or close friends of Joe can do eulogy of his life.

Obviously family need to approve.

 

We all wish to acknowledge what a void he has left. 

Perhaps know bit more about a bloke that helped us all so much. 

[Baht Simpson]

 UbonJoe was not only knowledgeable and helpful but he did everything in good grace and with seemingly endless patience. He'll be sorely missed.

Edited May 6, 2023 by Baht Simpson

[Caldera]

Very saddening. RIP Joe.

 

Both the quality of the help he's provided to so many over the years and his patience will be sadly missed.