ChipButty 15,482 Posted April 16, 2020 Share Posted April 16, 2020 On 4/15/2020 at 8:58 AM, deadbeat said: I called the english language number last year as I wanted to volunteer and help them out. I dont speak Thai but I thought there must be falangs who need this service. Recorded message saying they would get back to me. No reply, nothing, ??? Good job you wasn't feeling suicidal, I also tried that number for a friend and never got an answer 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Artisi 15,771 Posted April 17, 2020 Share Posted April 17, 2020 So it would seem that the announcement put up by Thaivisa maybe incorrect regarding the English call back option. Never hurts to fully check out pre-prepared news releases supplied by others. Link to post Share on other sites
Nobbie49 153 Posted April 19, 2020 Share Posted April 19, 2020 The appropriate visa AND Let's not forget the elephant in the middle of the room: work permits. Yes they will need one 1 Link to post Share on other sites
StreetCowboy 8,322 Posted May 13, 2020 Share Posted May 13, 2020 You might need a work permit for volunteer assistance like that. It might be better to let them know you were available, and have an English-speaking Thai refer callers to you, than allowing your own number to be made widely available - maybe troublesome at the time of a Samaritans call! Well done for volunteering! SC Link to post Share on other sites
dallen52 2,012 Posted May 31, 2020 Share Posted May 31, 2020 I read this every time i open TVF. Certainly a needed service. But if you are phoning Samaritans or similar organisations, the last thing you want is to leave your number and wait for someone to hopefully call you back... People in need of help or an ear to listen don't want a recording... 1 Link to post Share on other sites
A1Str8 2,321 Posted July 5, 2020 Share Posted July 5, 2020 That's kind and selfless. Link to post Share on other sites
dallen52 2,012 Posted August 26, 2020 Share Posted August 26, 2020 You call them up and get put on hold. Or a leave a message and We will get back to you soon. Not how it's supposed to work. Link to post Share on other sites
flyingfox1 51 Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 On 4/14/2020 at 2:03 PM, kimamey said: I knew the Samaritans operated associated groups operated in many countries although often not using the Samaritans manner but I'd never heard of them in Thailand. I was a volunteer for the Sams in the UK many years ago and I think it's a great idea. My only confusion is the fact that English language calls are made by Thais who are fluent in English. Whilst there's nothing wrong with that it seems to suggest that anyone who isn't Thai isn't welcome as a volunteer. If that's the case then that's totally at odds with the concept that I knew. Yes it’s a great idea especially in Thailand as suicide up and up Virus none apparently but death will keep going up but not from corvid , starvation depression, desperation, all factors designed to take out the population as a bi product of virus fear Link to post Share on other sites
zim1982 28 Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 Finally something positive, worthwhile. Good work. Link to post Share on other sites
CharlieH 28,442 Posted November 23, 2020 Share Posted November 23, 2020 I would have thought that if someone gets the courage to reach out and make that call in their moment of need of some kind of help the very last thing they want is to be put on hold or told of a "call back" . That type of call is deeply personal and probably very difficult to make and they may not want a " call back" and potentially have to explain to a spouse who is calling them and why ! Really sorry to read of the non return calls listed here. Link to post Share on other sites
couchpotato 318 Posted November 30, 2020 Share Posted November 30, 2020 35 minutes ago, blonko said: Samaritans Thailand haven't got any unfamiliar volunteers right now essentially in light of the fact that there has been a deficiency of unfamiliar volunteers. Be that as it may, anybody is free to put themselves forward. I see all volunteers experience preparing and appraisal of around a half year before they can accept calls. I comprehend in the past there have been a few unfamiliar volunteers yet they have since left Thailand. Pray tell me what are 'unfamiliar volunteers'....... Link to post Share on other sites
Wongkitlo 927 Posted December 26, 2020 Share Posted December 26, 2020 They should get rid of all the stuff about death on their webpage. It is as if they are encouraging suicide. Link to post Share on other sites
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