What are the recent changes in ownership and moderation for this Bangkok expat group?

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Mar 29, 2022

3 years ago

ORIGINAL POSTER

I'm sure a few of you have noticed that there has been a change in ownership of this group (similar to the changes that happened to Thai visa advice )

FEW THINGS TO NOTE

• Moderation remains mostly the same

• We will direct our general clients to this group as we see it as a good destination group due to the "and everything else" in the name 😊.

• Our sister company is the AQ.in.th booking platform which many have used to enter the country.

Hopefully we have a few people in this group which can vouch for us, as we have been around for quite some time as a visa agency, and now a booking platform.

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TLDR : Answer Summary

There has been a change in ownership of a Facebook group that serves as a resource for expats, similar to previous changes made with Thai visa advice platforms. The moderation of the group will remain largely unchanged, and the group is seen as a beneficial destination for general clients. The sister company, AQ.in.th, which is a booking platform used for entering the country, has been positively recognized by users. However, some members expressed concerns about one visa agency acquiring various popular independent Thai visa groups on Facebook.

Terary **********

Well shoot.. I am going to see how much it costs to fix my visa situation before I make judgement.

3 years ago

THAI ******************************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Terary *********

Our team is regularly available via LINE

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You can always check response wait times here (updated on real-time):

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3 years ago

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Klaus *********

One visa agency is now buying all popula and independentr Thai Visa groups on Facebook ,

Sorry, but that doesn't sound good ....

3 years ago

Ryan ********

@Klaus ********

in fairness, they are one of very few decent ones.

3 years ago

Klaus *********

@ไรอัน ***

Maybe . I don't know because I never use agents , but there has to be a commercial reason when they spend money to buy Facebook groups.

3 years ago

Ryan ********

@Klaus ********

yes a group full of people with visa issues. Its a smart move lol

3 years ago

Klaus *********

@ไรอัน ***

Of course smart, but good for those who are looking for independent advice?

3 years ago

THAI ******************************

ORIGINAL POSTER

@Klaus ********

The advice comes from a groups members.

Also the existing moderation team remains intact.

Most of the questions in these groups are DIY visa related questions which should not involve an agent, or lawyer.

3 years ago

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Kay ***********

Thanks TVC and AQ in th.

3 years ago

Jamie *******

Aq.in.th did a great job of my thai pass when I came back. Was approved with 24 hours. Thanks.

3 years ago

WEE****

@Jamie ******

Thank you, our approval window is back to 24 hours.