Answered6 years ago
Why do some members feel uncomfortable with simple questions about visa-related topics in this group?
🤔 I feel uncomfortable when I see people asking relatively simple question without googling and using search button in a group first. 🤷🏻♂️
Answer summary
The discussion revolves around members expressing discomfort with others asking relatively simple visa-related questions without first utilizing available resources like Google or the group's search function. Some participants argue that the group is meant for sharing firsthand experiences and offering reassurance, especially since regulations can change quickly and may not be accurately represented in older online sources. The conversation highlights differing perspectives on the expectation of basic research before asking questions, as well as the group's role in providing support and information.
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Chulala **********
they can ask whatever they wants to ask about the visa. as long as that doesn't break the group rules and not being rude
Picanin ***********
Sometimes you have to ask as you can't see the wood for the trees, even though you may know or have an idea of what the answer is. For some folks it's more an aide memoire or a nudge, especially if you are doing half a dozen things at once and develop brain fog.
Sometimes a cross check or cross reference makes a big difference. Ive sure as hell found it useful and appreciated it.
Sometimes a cross check or cross reference makes a big difference. Ive sure as hell found it useful and appreciated it.
Angeline ****
isn’t that the purpose of this fb page?
Carrie ********
yes, I think it gives a platform for socializing, especially during these socially distant times! also allows to see some opinions and various options rather than just what Google has to say ;)
Neil ***********
there would be no conversation otherwise?
Kathy ***********************
Actually it depends. Some info on Google or old threads here isn’t up-to-date.
Karim ***************
@Kathy **********************
very true. Information is constantly updated and thoroughly confusing!
Roman *******
OPGuys, thanks for feedback. Wish you nice days and lot of luck with any visa issues you may encounter. 🖖
Sheen ************
Why read then. Try free will
Terary **********
I think Tod Daniels is better than everybody else.
JD ********
I think there is a middle ground... People should do enough basic research to ask an intelligent question instead of starting at 3rd grade level. And yes - this Group like others are here to help
Tod *********
I hate posts like that because that asshole Tod Daniels (who thinks he's better than everyone else :O ) always gives condescending snarky (yet 100% accurate) answers..
You'd think he was godz gift to people asking visa questions :P
You'd think he was godz gift to people asking visa questions :P
เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
@Tod ********
I think you should go easy on the guyTod *********
I know visas/extensions for thailand, inside outside, upside down, in a box with a fox.
AND
Before I learned everything there is to know about visas I taught myself to speak/understand, read, write & type thai AND used to review thai language schools in Bangkok for my friends website.
I'm a f*cking legend in my own mind.
AND
Before I learned everything there is to know about visas I taught myself to speak/understand, read, write & type thai AND used to review thai language schools in Bangkok for my friends website.
I'm a f*cking legend in my own mind.
Andrew *****
@Tod ********
my with speak reads thinks Thai does everything in Thai but can’t do visas Andrew *****
@Tod ********
did say I disagree my point was it’s not just the lingo you need it’s the knowledge of knowing Tod *********
EDITED :)
@Andrew ****
your point is 100% correctKev **********
@Tod ********
bravo Kev **********
@Tod ********
do you have any other specialist subjects sir ?
Rich ******
Leave the group if you feel uncomfortable with people asking questions. 👍
Todd ***********
If that makes you uncomfortable then you better get off of facebook immediately.
Markus *********
@James ******
, @Jaye ****
and @James *******
are right. Of course, it is annoying, when Group-Members keep asking the same Question again and again... (without searching the Group).
No Reason to feel uncomfortable.
Just scroll down (and get a Life)...
AJ ****
Cool story bro
Ciarán *******
I'll ask a question and use Google. Usually this group has the best answer. I've a problem with all the smart assets but they now common than flies here rant over!
James ********
It’s ok to feel uncomfortable don’t worry 🤣🤣🤣
Stéfan ********
People like to interact... it’s a form of socializing.
Justin *********
@Stéfan *******
some monkeys also like to bond by throwing poop on each other 🙄Stéfan ********
@Justin ****
and?
Daniel **********
I guess some people like that human connection they get from social media. I suppose in away that's why it's called social media, because people are social.
Bob **********
If everyone did that they'd be no group
Blake ******
Welcome to the new world order - “Do it for me! I don’t know how!” It’s ridiculous and prevalent especially in the good ol’ USA. It runs thick in the gangs of Karens that roam the streets.
With that said, I enjoy all the information presented in the groups. I find it all very helpful. Keep up the good work and keep us dummies informed of the important changes occurring in Thailand.
With that said, I enjoy all the information presented in the groups. I find it all very helpful. Keep up the good work and keep us dummies informed of the important changes occurring in Thailand.
Mark *******
Sort of like people that can't help making negative comments ..
Ant *******
well the group does have the word advice in the title so i guess anybody having issues with people asking for advice in a group set up to give advice it may be time they moved on
เอ็ดเวิร์ด *******
@Ant ******
Normally, I would consider taking your adviceKarim ***************
The responses to this post were great! Well done to all
Andy ********
@Karim **************
I completely agree that is why this group is so good. 
Julinhio *********
Cool story 🙄
Bobby *********
What a negative post, says more about the poster than anything else, poor soul.
Marc *******
Back inna days 90% would be deleted bc of wasting webspace:)
James *******
I feel uncomfortable when someone has the same last name as their first name.
Edna *******
@James ******
many Thais love to have a number of Facebook names and sites. It’s very common. A true fact not fiction.James *******
@Edna ******
I'm referring to the poster not the Thais though.
James **************
Especially in front of all your mates. If it's any consolation, last time I went there a lady boy also called me Bobby.
Bobby ********
James Smith. I feel uncomfortable when I visit Nana Plaza for the first time in two years and a ladyboy calls me by my first name
Kev **********
This post didnt age well for the OP 🙈
Edd ********
@Kev *****************
Pity.As spent sometime earlier, with updated information especially around Nahkon Sawwan.
Not sure what you are looking at.
But plenty of up to date links on mentioned site.
Kev **********
@Edd *******
what ime looking at ? Ime looking at the post heading and almost every single person who has commented has shot them down .Ime not sure what your looking at 🤷♂️
Edd ********
@Kev *****************
As previously stated. Was not intended for you.
Give it a rest.
Only trying to pass on info for original post.
Kev **********
@Edd *******
🤣😂🤣😂 its wher I live . U came on the attack not me you posted a completely irrelevant reply to my comment 🤣😂Edd ********
@Kev *****************
No idea who you are.Stalking????.
Its where my family lives.
So fucking back off.
Kev **********
You have totally lost me
Edd ********
Kev **********
@Edd *******
what's all this nakhonsawan/lat yao talk have u been stalking my profile?Kev **********
@Edd *******
what's your problem pal my comment was not anything to do with you it was about the original poster ?Edd ********
@Kev *****************
I know what I look at.Gives me time relevant information on travel restrictions within Provinces, i.e. Rayon, as mentioned numbers in and around Lat Yao.
Also restrictions, and possible lock downs in BKK.
So don't know what you are doing.
Nick *******
@Bobby *******
and often the answers are nonsense. A lot of people who don't know 1st hand have a tendency to parrot other people who pretend to know. Somehow we've "evolved" to only require 1 other person to share an opinion for it to become "our truth" hahaEdd ********
Google covid19 Thailand.
Large amount of information, with many links to visas and travel information.
Worth spending time on.
Large amount of information, with many links to visas and travel information.
Worth spending time on.
Edd ********
@Edd *******
also updates on numbers and restrictions. 
Iain ********
If you ask members to use the search button there will be no content. Why not just scroll past. New members added all the time so repeat questions will happen.
Irene *******
Nothing wrong with it ... maybe they find info in this group more reliable than Google so why not ?
Karlos *****************
Irene Leong It's the most normal thing to do
Jared **********
@Irene ******
but he’s saying there’s a search function for this group page.....and not many questions haven’t been asked before, one point is that with the information changing as it is there’s something to be said for it being currentIrene *******
@Jared *********
hmmmm how many of us would actually do that anyway ... good point though 
Steve *********
The questions that annoy me are not "how do I do this" questions, but rather "what will happen in 3 months time" ... sorry, nobody here is psychic and even if we make educated guesses, they'll probably be wrong!
Todd *********
If you think Google is giving you all the answers.... you are the problem
Don ***********
@Todd ********
people like you are the problem Todd *********
@D**
lol. Put your glasses on gramps Karlos *****************
@Todd ********
the OP mentioned "relatively simple questions" and using the search function before asking. That's only reasonable. 
Stuart *********
Once I knew that the “visa exemption” was allowed again I kept checking the London embassy website to see what they were saying about it. Almost a week before they updated their site to show it was allowed. So yes by all means check your local embassy for info, but don’t rely on it as gospel. Don’t rely on some of the answers here too because some are off the Mark, but you generally get much more up to date info from people who’ve experienced it and follow the daily updates.
Chris ********
The whole point of the group is to ask questions and get first hand, up to date answers that googling won't help with. If you feel "uncomfortable" that's just weird.. scroll on dude.
Len *********
This group along with other groups is here to help and guide people. To some seasoned travellers to Thailand. These new processes can even stump the most technically savvy people out.
Also remember that there are some who are not great with using technology and rely on us to help.
Also remember that there are some who are not great with using technology and rely on us to help.
Joey *******
If you feel uncomfortable, then why are you part of this group?
Stuart *********
The situation in Thailand for many things is changing rapidly. Websites rarely update as quick as the information knowledge on this forum. Googling an old answer and thinking it’s current is worse than not googling at all.
Sean *******
That’s the point of this group. Perhaps someone has a direct experience to learn from that is more insightful than what may currently be on Google. We all know things play out differently in the immigration office than a Google search may provide. 🤷
Andrew *****
It’s not just information that that people want sometimes they want reassurance that there doing it correctly I know when I was doing mine the first place for help was the forum
Ciarán *******
@Andrew ****
same
Bim *******
I to feel uncomfortable when someone posts to make others feel bad about posting in a group that's designed to help others.
K ****************
Then don’t answer it?
Jane ***********
@K ***************
Totally. Even better, don't read it. LOL. 
Heidrun ********
And when they have not even looked at their Embassy's website. But I guess it's also an attitude of letting other people do the work for you.
Jim ********
@Heidrun *******
yes that’s annoying when they haven’t even looked at the embassy website but in all fairness information online isn’t all that clear to some people Simi think the groups help massively Heidrun ********
I totally agree that the group helps and totally fine if people want to ask for clarifications and/or want to confirm things or get reassured. But there are some where you really feel they have not even tried. But overall so be it, the groups are still super helpful and it is what it is :)
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