Why is Tod so appreciated in the Thailand visa community?

Mar 18, 2022
3 years ago
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
OFF TOPIC; NOT visa/extension related

I wanted to take a second and thank every one who posted their thanx on this and the other threads in the group.

It really means a great deal to me that you value my (and the other mods) opinions about visa stuff.

I started posting on this group because the visa/extension info about thailand is just a black hole of bad information and I wanted to give accurate advice (whether your office follows it or not ๐Ÿ˜• )

I am still here, I am still terse, coarse, acerbic, borderline condescending <- in other words just like my business card says
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In a community thread, members express profound gratitude towards Tod, a moderator known for providing straightforward and reliable visa advice for expatriates in Thailand. The conversation highlights Tod's knowledge, directness, and occasional acerbic tone, which, despite being sometimes perceived as rude, is appreciated for its clarity and helpfulness. Members share personal anecdotes of how Tod's advice has significantly aided them in navigating Thailand's visa regulations, contributing to a positive community sentiment around his role.
Alex *******
It's trendy to be coarse!

LoL

Admitting it, making it easier to do it more often
Shannon ********
You helped me out a lot with many things. I always appreciated it. Very grateful. Thailand is an awesome place but can eat you up at times.
Scott *****
You donโ€™t remember me but you gave me extremely targeted and pertinent advice when I needed it about 2.5 years ago. Iโ€™ve always been grateful for your help Tod.
Andy *******
Don't think your an ah ๐Ÿ˜… but I also want to thank you again for previous always swift helps. ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿป
Jon **********
Make your own group Todd, if you wish. We would gladly follow ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿป
Aaron ********
Fox in a box!
Adam ********
Thanks for everything Tod
Stephen ***********
Tod ..maybe you and the other Moderators could start a TerseThai Visa advice Group..has a nice ring to it...
James ********
@Stephen **********
nope...we all are committed to continuing as now with Thai Visa Advice.
Emre ********
Thank you
@Tod ********
for helping many people, such as I. ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
Nick ********
You da man, Tod! Appreciate your community service.
Pom ********
My husband and I are ready to apply for the right type of Visa because of you and other mod advices. Thank you ๐Ÿ™
Gabriel ******
Thanks for answering so many questions over the years.
Winnie **********
Youโ€™re awesome Tod!
Seven *******
Simply the #1 for me
Brian **********
You were a huge help to me, thank you.
Brook ********
Itโ€™s true. He is very good at both.
Keef ********
You did good.
Federico **************
Admin Tod may seem like a jackass when he comments sometimes but it's still more reliable and accurate than the other visa groups,
Bill ******
Thatโ€™s what I love about this group. Just the facts.
Roger ********
Thanks Tod .... keep up the good work.
John *****
Great thanks to Tod and the whole visa team. Superb advice always.
Thomas ********************
I second the legend label.

And I never have you confused with someone who cares what I think ๐Ÿ˜…
Philip ****
Sure you and the other mods sometimes seem a**holes๐Ÿ˜…but Iโ€™m here for straightforward, valuable answers and not soft, endless discussions
Rubio **********
I love tod!!
Jamie *********
What you do is excellent, massive value to the community. Keep it going (Y)
Athena *********
I can only echo the sentiments expressed by many others before me - profound gratitude and appreciation for all the advice you and your fellow moderators have so generously provided. Thankyou.
Marcie *************
Thanks for all you do๐Ÿ™๐Ÿฝ
Masoud *******
I just want you to know that I appreciate your advice as I have done in last few years.
Sodi *********
@Tod ********
you've been a fountain of knowledge and wisdom, many thanks for all your help.
Ray ***********
Thnx for past help
Saba *******
Thanks for all the help.

This page has been helpful for so many people.
Jason *******
Always been useful and great advice Tod
Jonathan *************
reminiscent of Saul Goodman ๐Ÿ™‚
Rob *******
It's hillarious when you catch folk out with their previous posts where they have totally ignored the advice being offered and ask the same question again ... definitely a bit of a Sherlock Holmes in you Tod!. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ˜‰๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜‚
Andrew *******
Thanks Tod ๐ŸŒŸ๐ŸŒŸ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘ for all of your help - good advice you have given me for the past couple of years whenever I have messaged you, very much appreciated. Thank you once again mate๐Ÿ™ ๐Ÿ™
Estelle *******
Thank you for your help over my multiple stays in Thailand
Donna **********
You know your stuff. I agree with your card 1000%.
Jane **********
Jay ***********
Your information has been invaluable ๐Ÿ˜Ž๐Ÿ™ Thank you
Jamie *******
You have always offered me good advice whenever I have messaged you. It is appreciated. Thankyou
Tom ********
FYIโ€ฆknowing stuff and being kind donโ€™t have to be mutually exclusive skills. I have worked as an engineer at large US companies for over 30 years, and yeah, I have to get along with some pretty smart folks with limited people skills (and they wear that as a badge of honor) to do what I need to do, but the ones I remember (and admireโ€ฆbeyond the immediate transaction of whatever I was able to get from them) are the ones that can do both.

Looking back at my career, as I prepare to retire, I thought I was pretty hot stuff for the first 15-20 years (maybe I was, probably I wasnโ€™t, but I definitely thought I was, and treated people like I wasโ€ฆthey needed to โ€œpay the priceโ€ of accommodating me to get my advice and attentionโ€ฆand a surprising number of people did) until someone (very undiplomatically!) pointed that out to me.

Long story short, 10 years later, I have dialed it back on the technical knowledge and spent time improving my people skills. And I am absolutely sure I have been both more effective and valuable to my team members and business partners. And I am much happier.

Re-reading this before postingโ€ฆmaybe I should start my next career as a life coach? Everyone else seems to be doing it.

๐Ÿ˜‰
Martin ********
Marguyvin **********
To be honest...info about Thailand is STILL a black hole of bad information. But thanks to
@T**
and all the other helpful mods here, there is a ray of light to shine the path through the messy labyrinth of the immigration rules. Thanks again to all of you! ๐Ÿ™
James *********
Tod has helped me TO THINK FOR MYSELF. LOL ... He can guide you, but YOU need to get it together. Thanks Tod! ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ™๐ŸŒฟ๐Ÿคฃ
Peter ************
It's got that end of an era feel about it, hope I'm wrong
James ********
@Peter ***********
we carry on...as you will see.
Eric *********
Terse is an underrated quality.
Enri **********
@T**
number 1!! ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿ‘
Ivo ***********
That could be the business card (is anyone still using them?) from someone from Rotterdam! Straight to the point and most times correct!
Lyndon ************
I wouldn't still be in Thailand without Tod's help and didn't need an agent. I arrived in 2018 on a tourist visa.... Many thanks to Tod
Marty *********
I may still have this business card somewhere. Thanks for your sage advice ๐Ÿ™ (I know how you love to wai)
Mary ***************************
Thanks much ๐Ÿ˜Œ
Isabelle ********
Thank you Tod!
Franco ***********
I've always appreciated your comments.
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
Believe me I am NOT talking down to you people ๐Ÿ˜ฎ

I'm just trying to talk to you on your level.

Here, gimme your hand

I'll pull you up here with me ๐Ÿ˜›
Robert ******
@Tod ********
๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿง๐Ÿ˜ฎ๐Ÿ˜ณ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚
Henrik **************
You might be a bit of an arsehole sometimes but I value you guys knowledge and are grateful for what you're doing so keep it up! โ˜บ๏ธ๐Ÿ™๐Ÿผ
Laingomalala *******************
Haha gotta agree that Tod is not for the soft-hearted and thin-skinned.

But man , he never goes wrong with his advice and thatโ€™s what weโ€™re really here for.

Shoutout to Tod and Benjamin , they are the best ๐Ÿ™
Dany *********
Thanks for everything ๐Ÿ˜Š
Biff *******
Either youโ€™re not an asshole, or Iโ€™m one too. Never quite sure about that! ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
Nicolas ***********
Self awareness canโ€™t be denied ๐Ÿ˜ฒ๐Ÿ˜ฒ๐Ÿ˜ฒ
Jennifer *********
Tod's the first to admit he's sometimes a pain in the ass. However on the plus side, he's incredibly smart, knowledgeable and up-to-date about all things Thai visa-related. Underneath the crusty exterior lies a very caring and super helpful guy.
Claire **********
@Jennifer ********
totally agree and actually after youโ€™ve spent years dealing with the same questions and most often from people who donโ€™t use the brain they were born with, you can understand Tod being a little crusty ๐Ÿ˜Š
Jennifer *********
@Claire *********
only a "little" crusty????โ€‹Hmmmm.โ€‹
*****
Claire **********
I have worked in the Tourism industry in Thailand since 2011 and people probably call us crusty too haha
Karl ********
You've done a grand job Tod. Thanks, to you I can plan legally ahead for an always better future without the stress that normally comes with visa extensions. Cheers ๐Ÿ‘
Mallari *******************
โ™ฅ๏ธ Tod ๐Ÿ™
Ian ********
๐Ÿค” I just think you should post your phone number/line ID here and change your business card to "Better Call Tod" to deliver that more personal service. ๐Ÿ˜‰ Thanks for sharing your 'wizdom' over the years Tod.
Christopher ********
Many thanks, Tod!
Aaron ******
I wish there was a Tod in all the visa groups for various countries.
Anyarin ****************
I also thank you to you to create this group, you are many knowledgeable
Tan ************
Agree with the As*-Hole part!

Lack of precision is another. 555
Bim *******
To the point. What else does anyone want. A lift to immigration and fill the forms out for them? Tod. Thanks for all you help. Legend.
Ben *********
A legend in your own lunchbox
Tod *********
ORIGINAL POSTER
@Ben ********
a legend in my own mind that's for sure ๐Ÿ˜›
Jak *******
Your information Tod is straight to the point. Quick, honest and precise. I personally want to thank you for all the help and effort, as well as the other moderators of this group. The VISA

GURU'S.
Mark *******
Is this the headline for your new page lol
Mark *******
Gee ********
Tod you're a bloody legend who has helped so many Farang in finding answers.

Thank you
Brett *********
"Borderline" condescending?
Brett *********
But seriously Tod you provide the most accurate information and are an invaluable resource. You are certainly more intelligent and not as abrasive or abrupt as another I could mention.
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