fforest Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 I have been following Richard Barrow on twitter since this March......He say he works in some school as a IT person.....But Since I have been following him it seems like the number of trips he takes is endless....Week after week month after month one trip after another after another.....Not just a one day trip to see XXX waterfalls but 3-4-5-6-7-8 day trips........ Hey I got nothing against the guy or his trips....I could really care less how many trips he takes.....But if you have his twitter feed the trip count is unbelievable.. My question is has he be going non stop like this for years or is this a new thing? Here is a example..... Richard Barrow in Thailand That’s a wrap on my mega #IsaanTrip to all twenty provinces in Northeastern Thailand. I hope you enjoyed my photos and I’ve inspired you to visit this often neglected region of Thailand. Here’s a google map list of all the places we visited: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 Since he works IT there is a strong possibility he can do his work remotely. I do data warehouse work and have been working remotely from Thailand and other parts of the world for 11 years. 4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 If I had to work "remote" I probably would choice the Caribbean islands, Mauritius, Seychelles above Issan .... But hey, love is blind they say 🤩🤩🤩🤩 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freee!! Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, Thai Spice said: If I had to work "remote" I probably would choice the Caribbean islands, Mauritius, Seychelles above Issan .... How about Papeete? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
galenkia Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 11 minutes ago, Thai Spice said: If I had to work "remote" I probably would choice the Caribbean islands, Mauritius, Seychelles above Issan .... But hey, love is blind they say 🤩🤩🤩🤩 I'd choose Spain, it's like England with more sun. 😀 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Freee!! said: How about Papeete? Been based there 2 years in the 70's. Not cheap at that time, so I guess its bloody expensive now. If not I would have retired there. Large Chinese community, and believe me a 50/50 Polynesian/Chinese girl ... Mama mia ! 3 hours ago, galenkia said: I'd choose Spain, it's like England with more sun. 😀 Forget it, mate. Brexit and all that..... hahahaha 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted September 13, 2020 Share Posted September 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Freee!! said: How about Papeete? Beats Nakhom Nowhere anytime .... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roobob Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 5 hours ago, Thai Spice said: Beats Nakhom Nowhere anytime .... Garbage... nowhere beats the the paradise of Issan...... the land of Issan ladies and the home of the cement drinking tables....555 cheers 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 35 minutes ago, roobob said: Garbage... nowhere beats the the paradise of Issan...... the land of Issan ladies and the home of the cement drinking tables....555 cheers In front of da local 7/11 ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roobob Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 9 minutes ago, Thai Spice said: In front of da local 7/11 ! No way mate..... we are hiso up here in Isaan.... every home has a cement table..... your status depends on the size and the colour...555 cheers 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tko Posted September 14, 2020 Share Posted September 14, 2020 (edited) On 9/13/2020 at 9:56 PM, fforest said: I have been following Richard Barrow on twitter since this March......He say he works in some school as a IT person.....But Since I have been following him it seems like the number of trips he takes is endless....Week after week month after month one trip after another after another.....Not just a one day trip to see XXX waterfalls but 3-4-5-6-7-8 day trips........ Hey I got nothing against the guy or his trips....I could really care less how many trips he takes.....But if you have his twitter feed the trip count is unbelievable.. My question is has he be going non stop like this for years or is this a new thing? Here is a example..... Richard Barrow in Thailand That’s a wrap on my mega #IsaanTrip to all twenty provinces in Northeastern Thailand. I hope you enjoyed my photos and I’ve inspired you to visit this often neglected region of Thailand. Here’s a google map list of all the places we visited: For an "Information" Technology guy I find it kind of funny that he lists both Surin and Buriram as "Surin." I noticed because I lived in Buriram a few years. EDIT: BTW I had the same thoughts about his extensive travel versus his claimed job. He was a great source of info at the height of the pandemic, though. Edited September 14, 2020 by tko Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinoydave Posted September 15, 2020 Share Posted September 15, 2020 I’d always assumed his trips were financed and/or organised by TAT....... as an IT guy at a load of schools I can’t see how he could afford all his trips....... if I’m right it’s a very astute investment from TAT (which probably means I am wrong!!) 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misteregg Posted September 17, 2020 Share Posted September 17, 2020 No love in the room for Barrow. Don’t know why he gets so much stick. What he did over lockdown was heroic. So what if he gets a few freebies. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blix99 Posted September 18, 2020 Share Posted September 18, 2020 Following him for years. Taught then moved to admin/IT I believe. Gets a lot of free travel from gov tourism interests and for-profit travel organizations. Did us a great service with mostly accurate info during the height of the current plague. And his stories and photos of mostly obscure areas of the country are enjoyable. Nice to have him around. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fforest Posted September 19, 2020 Author Share Posted September 19, 2020 Well Richard is off on yet another trip today..... Good morning from Don Mueang airport. Today, I’m flying down to Surat Thani in Southern Thailand to visit the Lee Led community. This area is apparently called the “Amazon of Thailand” due to the mangrove forest. I’m looking forward to exploring a new area for me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thai Spice Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 Makes me laugh... So, before Youtube there were no travellers or explorers .... Can't imagine what C.Columbus would have been with Internet, Wifi and FB .... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forcebwithu Posted September 19, 2020 Share Posted September 19, 2020 (edited) I hate selfie sticks, but even I have to admit this is an impressive use of one. A very well done video by Barrow. Edited to add: The video appears to have lost some resolution when it's viewed through the embedded post. The video quality is much better if you click through to his FB page and watch it there. Edited September 19, 2020 by forcebwithu 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phantom51red Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 On 9/19/2020 at 1:22 PM, forcebwithu said: I hate selfie sticks, but even I have to admit this is an impressive use of one. A very well done video by Barrow. Edited to add: The video appears to have lost some resolution when it's viewed through the embedded post. The video quality is much better if you click through to his FB page and watch it there. Pretty impressive,ive been watchin some youtube stuff in the mountains, guys with the same gear,invisible sticks 360 cameras,gotta admit the footage looks great,why not,good on him mr barrow that is,not to long ago he thought they were gonna kick him out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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