Thread: What If There Was No TeakDoor?

I find TD to be a good way to pass the time and obtain opinions from others living, visiting, or just interested in Thailand. If it did not exist, what other forms of banter are there available to one living in the LOS? Not much, in my opinion.

Even though I do not always agree with what is said on this site, it gives most people a way to unwind and have conversations as if you were in the corner bar (pub for those from the UK). The only limitation is that you cannot stare the other person in the eye or see their body language while they spew nonsense or deep and well thought out comments.

Personally, I joined TD to learn more about the subject of constructing a house in Thailand. Even though I had construction experience in the States, building a home in Thailand is quite a bit different when all the regulations and government agencies are taken out of the equation. Since a lot relies on which contractor you hire, your house could be a palace like SteveFarang's or a real disaster like what has unfortunately been discussed on this site.

Once I started exchanging thoughts and ideas about house building with others, I branched out into other areas I have an interest in. Finally, I did join in on some of the most ridiculous topics I would never have thought of. There are some very intelligent individual on TD and of course, there are those that are not the sharpest tack in the shed. It is the entertainment and deep thought that I now seek on TD and can not seem to find it anywhere else, at the moment.

Yes, TeakDoor is not perfect, but for now, I find it entertaining if not a little weird at times. What would we all be doing if there was not TeakDoor?

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

I find TD to be a good way to pass the time and obtain opinions from others living, visiting, or just interested in Thailand. If it did not exist, what other forms of banter are there available to one living in the LOS? Not much, in my opinion.

Even though I do not always agree with what is said on this site, it gives most people a way to unwind and have conversations as if you were in the corner bar (pub for those from the UK). The only limitation is that you cannot stare the other person in the eye or see their body language while they spew nonsense or deep and well thought out comments.

Personally, I joined TD to learn more about the subject of constructing a house in Thailand. Even though I had construction experience in the States, building a home in Thailand is quite a bit different when all the regulations and government agencies are taken out of the equation. Since a lot relies on which contractor you hire, your house could be a palace like SteveFarang's or a real disaster like what has unfortunately been discussed on this site.

Once I started exchanging thoughts and ideas about house building with others, I branched out into other areas I have an interest in. Finally, I did join in on some of the most ridiculous topics I would never have thought of. There are some very intelligent individual on TD and of course, there are those that are not the sharpest tack in the shed. It is the entertainment and deep thought that I now seek on TD and can not seem to find it anywhere else, at the moment.

Yes, TeakDoor is not perfect, but for now, I find it entertaining if not a little weird at times. What would we all be doing if there was not TeakDoor?

There would probably be another site where Thai visa bannee's would go.

I just joined but I have heard through the grapevine that this place isn't what it used to be either.

Nothing is ever what it used to be. To date, I have not seen an alternative and TV is a very poor example of banter or intelligent conversation, IMO.

Well I like it cos Ajarn posters seem to get there knickers in a twist in a flash. Anyway, there's more to Thailand than just teaching banter and TD can provide this

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

Nothing is ever what it used to be. To date, I have not seen an alternative and TV is a very poor example of banter or intelligent conversation, IMO.

I never said it was. The moderators over there are douchebags.

Understood, and yes, the mods over there are all old women with a grudge.

Perhaps someone in the know could call the Doc to see how he fills the 20 odd hours a day in his life he now has spare

I'll invite Willy to come enjoy our hospitality as he'll have so much more time for tete a tete communing.

Dae KW you know I tease you and all members are always welcome except CMN who needs a minder to carry hime to bed perhaps Cyrille?

Originally Posted by david44

I'll invite Willy to come enjoy our hospitality as he'll have so much more time for tete a tete communing.

Dae KW you know I tease you and all members are always welcome except CMN who needs a minder to carry hime to bed perhaps Cyrille?

Is he a mod at TV ? Fuck him

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

Perhaps someone in the know could call the Doc to see how he fills the 20 odd hours a day in his life he now has spare

Apparently his change of knickers was SiamCutie, so he probably spends a little time having sex with her, which means he fcks himself...

I've a hanging tree out back.....

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

What would we all be doing if there was not TeakDoor?

The only (remaining) f'rang in my locality is an elderly Dutch guy. I spend considerably more time interacting with westerners on TD than face to face. So if there wasn't a TD, I would just have to subject myself to the banality of another forum. Banter is part of it, but also news & information, political, erm, discourse, and of course the latest and greatest conspiracy theories. Even the Doghouse shitfights have a certain lowbrow entertainment value, although i rarely participate. I find it easy to live out here basically, but that is in no small part due to the internet, TD and more recently the 'other' board. Kudos.

Originally Posted by sabang

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

What would we all be doing if there was not TeakDoor?

The only (remaining) f'rang in my locality is an elderly Dutch guy. I spend considerably more time interacting with westerners on TD than face to face. So if there wasn't a TD, I would just have to subject myself to the banality of another forum. Banter is part of it, but also news & information, political, erm, discourse, and of course the latest and greatest conspiracy theories. Even the Doghouse shitfights have a certain lowbrow entertainment value, although i rarely participate. I find it easy to live out here basically, but that is in no small part due to the internet, TD and more recently the 'other' board. Kudos.

sounds like fun but I am not allowed in.