May 10, 20232 yr Along the above lines, someone once asked what are the various advantages/disadvantages to extension via retirement vs. via marriage. I said that for marriage, the main advantage is 400K in the bank vs. 800K in the bank for retirement. The main disadvantage: You have to be married. To which UbonJoe came in and said that HIS marriage was certainly no disadvantage. But I did get a lot of humorous-type likes to my post. Selamet jalan to him.
May 11, 20232 yr Gone, but not forgotten! The human encyclopedia of Thai Immigration's maze of regulations and laws. RIP, condolences to all his family members.
May 11, 20232 yr Whenever Joe answered your question it so assuring, you just knew it was right. So thankful for all Joe's advice over the years. What a gentleman. R.I.P Joe....
May 16, 20232 yr Very sad news for us on this forum but also of course for his family and friends. Not much else I can say that hasn't been said by others. I know there are others on the visa forum who are also very knowledgeable. They have a big space to fill. RIP
May 16, 20232 yr It's been a long time since I visited this forum, this news was really sad to read. Ubon Joe helped me when I relocated to Thailand back in 2010, and all the visa related questions I always knew I would find the answer in one of his threads. You will be sorely missed. RIP.
May 16, 20232 yr On 5/11/2023 at 11:00 AM, berrec said: The human encyclopedia of Thai Immigration's maze of regulations and laws. Spot on - you could say he had a PHd. in the immigration maze that is in LoS. Was good to see his photo finally - I always imagined him as a rollypoly English pensioner for some reason.
May 17, 20232 yr Popular Post 19 hours ago, freedomnow said: I always imagined him as a rollypoly English pensioner for some reason. For some unknown reason I had similar image. Apart from fact he is USA. Was nice that someone posted his picture. Geez...how much the visa forum is so not the same without him. I have lost confidence. Previously if I posted incorrect advice I knew joe would correct that. Now bit nervous to post info that might be incorrect. Thank Joe for all the help you provided .
May 17, 20232 yr Popular Post 20 minutes ago, DrJack54 said: For some unknown reason I had similar image. Apart from fact he is USA. Was nice that someone posted his picture. Geez...how much the visa forum is so not the same without him. I have lost confidence. Previously if I posted incorrect advice I knew joe would correct that. Now bit nervous to post info that might be incorrect. Thank Joe for all the help you provided . Yes, you and BritTim most active as 2nd to his know-how previously.
May 18, 20232 yr On 5/8/2023 at 9:58 PM, BusyB said: True comment but to be fair I think many, if not most, expressed their gratitude clearly at the time. The meeting with a good person always remains a beautiful memory in our lives
May 18, 20232 yr Popular Post 1 hour ago, matta said: The meeting with a good person always remains a beautiful memory in our lives For m me personally it's bit weird. When folk ask visa questions I sometimes look for threads that can help.. When I stumble on one that has ubonjoe advice ...it's a no brainer . UJ Has left us a legacy.
May 20, 20232 yr Hats off to you, Ubon Joe. ❤️ You helped me and countless others many times with extremely accurate and reliable advice. You were a lighthouse of knowledge and integrity in this community. May you have a great and peaceful journey.
May 23, 20232 yr What a shock! I just saw the notice of Joe's passing. R.I.P. brother you will surely be missed by all. You are a fellow brother from the USAF. I will miss your guidance here on the forum for sure.
May 23, 20232 yr Joe helped me out a lot in my first couple of years. Mainly by factual guidance, but also relief that there was a rare cool hand at the wheel. RIP
May 23, 20232 yr This man has helped me so much, its a tragic that he has died... May god bless his soul for the help he have given us..
June 6, 20232 yr I just arrived in Ubon Ratchathani from BKK this morning, making me think of ubonjoe. I still can't believe that he's not here any more..
June 6, 20232 yr Popular Post On 5/17/2023 at 4:06 AM, freedomnow said: Spot on - you could say he had a PHd. in the immigration maze that is in LoS. Was good to see his photo finally - I always imagined him as a rollypoly English pensioner for some reason. I always wondered how he knew so much about the rules and regs here as they seem so convoluted to me. But he had them off pat so to speak. A very helpful man. Certainly helped me out a few times.
June 6, 20232 yr Popular Post So sad to hear Joe has passed away. He was a pillar to lean on when you needed his advice and helped me so many times over the years and always gave reliable information to me and all us expats over Visa issues and Immigration and other topics God bless him and R.I.P. Joe We will miss you
June 6, 20232 yr Popular Post 35 minutes ago, scubascuba3 said: What was the cause of death? The family has not chosen to make that public, a decision that should be respected. It is clear that he had been ill for some time.
June 10, 20232 yr A true legend of the board has been lost. He helped me and others so many times. Deeply saddened and he will be deeply missed. Rest in Peace, dear Joe
June 12, 20232 yr Sad news... He was so patient to all new comers Qs (like mine) which had been addressed 1000 times! Thank you! Thankfully there are others to continue his spirit.
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