trigger571 Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 Hiya, was just wondering if Thai Visa members (Phuket) ever have an official get together to meet in person rather than just virtually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 it was tried before http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/399109-social-group/ http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/395099-social-group/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 (edited) What ever happened to that group linked above? The last "official" Thai Visa get together was a couple of years ago at Friendship Beach. Edit.... it was 3 years ago. Edited February 17, 2011 by steelepulse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 3 years already?? Time to have another one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ping Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 The ones we've had in the past (with official Thaivisa sponsorship) have been good, but the last time we tried to organise one (two years ago), it became a slanging match as to venue (and other things). Since the main spanner in the works is no longer a member of TV - at least, not under his former member name - there may be less of a problem this time. It would be a good idea to get some firm indications of interest, though. Hate to be a party pooper, but I'll be surprised if this gets even close to getting off the ground. Someone has to commit to arranging it and doing all the associated work. It may be easier to do something far more informal; eg 'I'm proposing an informal get together at such-and-such a bar/cafe/restaurant at x time, if anyone is interested in meeting some of their fellow TV members.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
falkan Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I heard somewhere bbq Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barka Posted February 17, 2011 Share Posted February 17, 2011 I think Mr Peter Callen tried some thing similar to this last year but i dont know what hapened to it..or wether its still going Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I was one of the sponsors for the last official one, before our beloved bbq king, Buckwheat, passed on to the heavenly bbq grills in the sky. Loads of fun and great to meet people. It would be great to have an official one again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillR Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 such a high profile event will surely attract the paparazzi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dafyduck Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 what is the purpose of the get together and what do foreign residents stand to benefit or learn from the meeting to improve their well beeing such as new immigration laws,usefiul contacts,debates,clarifications etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Madivad Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Why not. I for one would be interested to meet up. BBQ or beers, can't go wrong either way Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 what is the purpose of the get together and what do foreign residents stand to benefit or learn from the meeting to improve their well beeing such as new immigration laws,usefiul contacts,debates,clarifications etc Making new friends and meeting people who have the same interests as yourself. There are people on this forum who i would like to meet. There i live as far as i know i am the only retired person, i would like to meet people in similar circumstances who have the same freedom to do things as we have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valentine Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 what is the purpose of the get together and what do foreign residents stand to benefit or learn from the meeting to improve their well beeing such as new immigration laws,usefiul contacts,debates,clarifications etc There are other groups such as IBAP which fulfill that but the TV get together IMO is to get to know some members personally & have a social outing. Peter tried it by having a some lunch get togethers but his idea was to meet couples of similar interests. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ping Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 (edited) ^They're mainly about being able to put faces to member names - social events. There's always the opportunity for learning, but that is more to do with what this website can provide. Those poor folk who still have to work (or work for the pleasure of it) would be able to avail themselves of networking opportunities, I suppose, but it is mainly about having a good time and meeting people in a social context. E: Clarif. Edited February 18, 2011 by Ping Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 IIRC, the last time this was proposed, no one could really come up with a venue and date, although Rawai Sports Club was a frontrunner in the location. There's never going to be a good venue that suits everyone, so that was a problem last time this was proposed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keestha Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Would be nice if the meeting could be scheduled to take place after the high season has finished. Quite a few regular posters are likely to be too busy to socialize during the high season. Best of all it would be if the meeting was held at the venue of a member who has a guesthouse/resort/hotel in Phuket,his restaurant could be used and he could offer rooms at a reduced price for those who live far away or who don't want to drive back drunk. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patong Bob Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 The first one was about 2004. After many posts and seemingly a lot of interest only Sir Burr and I turned up. It was at 2 Black Sheep in Patong. BTW I haven't seen Sir Burr posting for a long time. Does anyone know what happened to him ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenBravo Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 The first one was about 2004. After many posts and seemingly a lot of interest only Sir Burr and I turned up. It was at 2 Black Sheep in Patong. BTW I haven't seen Sir Burr posting for a long time. Does anyone know what happened to him ? He was banned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 The first one was about 2004. After many posts and seemingly a lot of interest only Sir Burr and I turned up. It was at 2 Black Sheep in Patong. BTW I haven't seen Sir Burr posting for a long time. Does anyone know what happened to him ? I went to a get together at 2 Black Sheep where I met Donna, Kerry, Gerd, JDinasia, Sadman and Toothfairy. Didn't see Sir Burr there. Yes he was banned, pity, he is missed on the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaigerd Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 I went to a get together at 2 Black Sheep where I met Donna, Kerry, Gerd, JDinasia, Sadman and Toothfairy. Didn't see Sir Burr there. Yes he was banned, pity, he is missed on the forum. Yes Old Croc', I still remember that evening! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 Yes Old Croc', I still remember that evening! Parts of it towards the end are a bit hazy for me Gerd, but I know sambucca played a role! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdinasia Posted February 18, 2011 Share Posted February 18, 2011 The first one was about 2004. After many posts and seemingly a lot of interest only Sir Burr and I turned up. It was at 2 Black Sheep in Patong. BTW I haven't seen Sir Burr posting for a long time. Does anyone know what happened to him ? I went to a get together at 2 Black Sheep where I met Donna, Kerry, Gerd, JDinasia, Sadman and Toothfairy. Didn't see Sir Burr there. Yes he was banned, pity, he is missed on the forum. I went to 2 piss-up's in my year there --- both were a great time .. old croc, gerd, donna, brit , firefan, etc ... If you could get Chantal motivated one in her neck of the woods would be fun! Even though I lived in Phuket (Kamala) at the time, I always took a tuktuk to the pissup and got a hotel room in town for the night. There was no way I was going over those hills, at night, after drinking with these folks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
petercallen Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 The first one was about 2004. After many posts and seemingly a lot of interest only Sir Burr and I turned up. It was at 2 Black Sheep in Patong. BTW I haven't seen Sir Burr posting for a long time. Does anyone know what happened to him ? He was banned. Superman's other identity is Clark Kent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Croc Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Superman's other identity is Clark Kent I thought it was Lois Lane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 As our beloved Phuket Forum has only one sponsor (as I know) in the restaurant business, I suggest the event to be at our sponsors RicknRoll BBQ in Kata New road. Great food, live music. Rick has some rooms for rent and its walking distance to Ibis Hotel in addition to plenty of smaller neighborhood guesthouses. Ample parking can be provided. I suggest a 7pm BBQ, and Saturday would probably be the best day as most have Sundays off. Lets say in a month or so. Ricky how many can you seat and serve? I am in and can ask TV admin for support, but first how many members are in for this? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangTaoBoy Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 As our beloved Phuket Forum has only one sponsor (as I know) in the restaurant business, I suggest the event to be at our sponsors RicknRoll BBQ in Kata New road. Great food, live music. Rick has some rooms for rent and its walking distance to Ibis Hotel in addition to plenty of smaller neighborhood guesthouses. Ample parking can be provided. I suggest a 7pm BBQ, and Saturday would probably be the best day as most have Sundays off. Lets say in a month or so. Ricky how many can you seat and serve? I am in and can ask TV admin for support, but first how many members are in for this? Not to mention, it's within walking distance to your house! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katabeachbum Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 As our beloved Phuket Forum has only one sponsor (as I know) in the restaurant business, I suggest the event to be at our sponsors RicknRoll BBQ in Kata New road. Great food, live music. Rick has some rooms for rent and its walking distance to Ibis Hotel in addition to plenty of smaller neighborhood guesthouses. Ample parking can be provided. I suggest a 7pm BBQ, and Saturday would probably be the best day as most have Sundays off. Lets say in a month or so. Ricky how many can you seat and serve? I am in and can ask TV admin for support, but first how many members are in for this? Not to mention, it's within walking distance to your house! You dont know how lazy I am, but 1,5 km is within motocy distance and if a better suggestion comes up, I will travel anywhere within Phuket so, do we get to meet you and your family? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangTaoBoy Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 You dont know how lazy I am, but 1,5 km is within motocy distance and if a better suggestion comes up, I will travel anywhere within Phuket so, do we get to meet you and your family? Not my cup of tea I'm afraid mate, but I hope you all have a good time, and would enjoy seeing photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelepulse Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Ricknroll sounds fine to me. I'm sure Ricky can put on a good BBQ party. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevenl Posted February 19, 2011 Share Posted February 19, 2011 Ok, count me in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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