Is this expat group in Thailand just about drama or is it actually helpful?

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@Fra****

, I totally get where you're coming from! 😊 It can be really frustrating when a group that's supposed to be helpful ends up being filled with negativity. The good news is, most of us here are genuinely looking to share helpful info, support each other, and find solutions to common challenges we face. There will always be a few people who get caught up in drama or frustrations, but I believe the main goal of this group is to help each other and share valuable advice. If you ever feel like the negativity is overwhelming, feel free to reach out to the admins or simply focus on the positive posts. There are plenty of kind, supportive people who are more than happy to share their experiences and help out. 🌸 I hope you'll find the info you need and have a better experience moving forward. You're definitely not alone, and we're all here to support each other! 🙌

I agree 100% with the writer. I do try to keep up with changes as they happen but by no means an expert. I'm always interested in how others are managing. Unfortunately there a re s few on this site that should be removed. They give tourists and expats a bad name.

Some people think they are helping but they are actually doing the wrong thing by criticising and being obnoxious I just see if someone needs actual advice and offer to them from my actual real experience

Also people trying to get visa without following the rules

Brandon Thurkettle is very helpful and provides excellent info in this group.

Block the clowns and the try to ignore the ones that are just having a bad day/week. 😬

Too many people trying to change things they can’t accept

Rather than accepting the things they can’t change

Correct ..some comments are Not nice😅

Nobody IS forced to stay in this Group.

Grow some nuts, junior. What do you expect on FB?

You seem a bit annoyed yourself. Welcome aboard. LOL

I found I was relying on actual experiences and advice from pages like this as there is no concrete info available from the Thai embassy on the particulars. I know there is some, but some areas are left very grey. And when you are spending a lot on applications, insurance, police clearances, you really want to get it right, first time. Just got my OA in Oz. What stressful time I had. So relieved now.

Sabai Sabai, it is all part of the journey 🙏

This is Facebook (Meta), friend!

Like it or leave it.

A lot of people request straight answers to there questions but get bellends that come here for a holiday that think they know everything 🤔

Its always old white angry farangs with the nasty comments

So you read one post and the replies and you are drawing conclusions? Hmmmmm

I split my year between Thailand Vietnam Malaysia and Cambodia. I’m in groups for all four countries. The moderators try to maintain civility but for some reason the Thai groups are often tremendously toxic and the other groups are way less toxic. I suggest you do as I do and simply block any commentor the very first time they are obnoxious. There are pleasant people happy to help here as well. Unfortunately you have to filter out the ignorant miserable people.

Attention seeking idiot!

It is the twinternet in normal life if you had a idiot who lived on your street everyone knew who it was and avoided them, but on the twinternet the idiot gets to voice opinion, and if the group admits allow it to continue everyone has to scroll on by.

Every time I join a new FB group there is a get to know you period when I learn who to block. It really helps as most people are there for the right reasons.

In every visa group I've been in, in Vietnam and Thailand, there are certain people who just want to act like they're superior or are expats but think it's fun to close the door behind them & tell other expats to f#ck off...it's all the same. But amongst that there is always invaluable information that you can't get off the Immigration Dept's websites...real people's experiences and solutions that are helpful. Block and/or ignore the a$$holes.

Bit of column A & a bit of column B. 😂 some good stuff & some amateur dramatics.

Strap yerself in 🍺👍

You will find that anything Thailand related there are a lot of "experts" and old cranky white dudes who like to be dicks for no reason.

There's not a big enough hammer to pound common sense into stupid people. Just move on😉

I agree with your points and suggest picking out the commenters who are clearly offering accurate information with good intentions. I’ve discovered just a few and pay particular attention to what they write. 👍

There's one born everyday we have to live with them unfortunately.

Expat groups are mostly what you mentioned. Many just looking to argue etc, even if they'd agree with you in person they'll find something to carry on about online. Is what it is, don't let it get under your skin.

There was 1 post, calm down. You don't like it go get help from Reddit.

This Facebook page is an excellent source of knowledge for anyone applying for a visa or living in Thailand, with several very helpful and knowledgeable people that will give you great advice (you will quickly be able to identify them, several are moderators).

When you see comments or posts from abusive type people, simply block them and the problem is solved.

Apparently many of you have never heard of free speech. Maybe where you live it is not allowed but with FB being an American company it is allowed. My suggestion is to ignore things you don't agree with then move on. Freedom of speech is no regulated to protect people's sensitive feelings. Suck it up!!!

Men often show depression through anger. There are a lot of very unhappy old guys here in Thailand. I have blocked hundreds of them so that my feed becomes more tolerable.

A sign of the times we live in . Be better than them and don’t let it get to you.

Only you should control your emotions and thoughts. Don’t let someone else control them for you

Totally agree

Just make judicious use of the Facebook block feature and you can be rid of the worst offenders in a couple of days.

Unfortunately I'm a mod so even if I block them I still have to see what they post. But at least they can't see my stuff to comment on it.

I'm also new to this group and when I did read this most interesting post I'm sure you're referring to I got myself a bag of popcorn, pmsl and enjoyed the read! The Karens of this planet are just hilarious! 🤣🤣🤣

Unfortunately it’s FB and these types of posts are far too common across communities. Just ignore those posts and focus on the helpful advice given here. We are in Thailand - a paradise - don’t get distracted by silliness