webfact Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Coronavirus: The council worker Zooming to work from Thailand By Sarah Down-Roberts BBC News Rhodri Francis, pictured with wife Noi, were stranded in Thailand by coronavirus//Image credit: RHODRI FRANCIS Coronavirus has revolutionised work for thousands of people who have discovered they can work from home as effectively as the office. But Rhodri Francis discovered he could work just as easily in Thailand. He got stuck there when his family arrived mid-March to attend the Songkran Festival - one of the most important dates in the Buddhist calendar. "It doesn't make much difference," Mr Francis said. He works for Cered, Ceredigion Council's Welsh language service, and was unable to return home to Llanilar, near Aberystwyth, because of lockdown. Full story: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-53177107 -- © Copyright BBC 2020-07-01 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2020 Who is going to be the first to mention it? You know what I mean. 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I expect his trip dates coincide best with his job, holiday-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Grumpy John Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) 6 minutes ago, overherebc said: Who is going to be the first to mention it? You know what I mean. Don't encourage other posters to be rude! Unless it's hilariously funny! Edited July 1, 2020 by Grumpy John Smelling 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) 11 minutes ago, overherebc said: Who is going to be the first to mention it? You know what I mean. You'll have to at least give a clue?? Is it to do with the irrigation Dept?! I don't know what you mean. Edited July 1, 2020 by Andrew65 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 minutes ago, Andrew65 said: You'll have to at least give a clue?? I don't know what you mean. No clues needed. Wouldn't Presume it's not going to be mentioned. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 (edited) At least it´s very good that they also got his face on the picture and his full name. On the other hand, this is what to be expected in the times of a visa amnesty. Edited July 1, 2020 by Matzzon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pineapple01 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Looks like Frank Spencer and Betty to Me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 7 minutes ago, Matzzon said: At least it´s very good that they also got his face on the picture and his full name. On the other hand, this is what to be expected in the times of a visa amnesty. The dreaded two words are getting closer. ???? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eindhoven Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 A big gap between the interview and eventual publishing; Quote "A mask must be worn and there is a curfew between 10pm and 5am. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eindhoven Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 9 minutes ago, Matzzon said: At least it´s very good that they also got his face on the picture and his full name. On the other hand, this is what to be expected in the times of a visa amnesty. Why is it good? Are you suggesting that he is doing something illegal? There is always one.....or two. He clearly has a job in the U.K and paying taxes in the U.K. So definitely not taking a job from a local. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichardColeman Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 39 minutes ago, webfact said: He works for Cered, Ceredigion Council's Welsh language service, and was unable to return home to Llanilar, near Aberystwyth, because of lockdown. I've heard Thai girls speaking many languages , but never one enticing a customer in Welsh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matzzon Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 minute ago, Eindhoven said: Why is it good? Are you suggesting that he is doing something illegal? There is always one.....or two. He clearly has a job in the U.K and paying taxes in the U.K. So definitely not taking a job from a local. Not suggesting anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 I think he probably passes as a "digital-nomad". It's possible to work online without problems, but, TIT!???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2020 32 minutes ago, RichardColeman said: I've heard Thai girls speaking many languages , but never one enticing a customer in Welsh You have to be careful in Cardiff. I was sitting in a bar there years ago and two girls were talking. I thougbt they sounded Irish so I said what part of Ireland are you from? They replied it's Wales you idiot. So I asked what part of Ireland are you two Whales from? Woke up on the floor 20 minutes later. 2 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
overherebc Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Ok 15 posts above and nobody has posted the actual two words. As Greavsie said 'It's a funny old game'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bluesofa Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2020 2 hours ago, overherebc said: Who is going to be the first to mention it? You know what I mean. I'll do it in Welsh: caniatâd gwaith 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrTuner Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 4 hours ago, overherebc said: Who is going to be the first to mention it? You know what I mean. Gimme a W! Gimme a P! Gimme...! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post overherebc Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, DrTuner said: Gimme a W! Gimme a P! Gimme...! You're talking about wife's permission aren't you? 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 7 hours ago, Andrew65 said: You'll have to at least give a clue??Is it to do with the irrigation Dept?! I don't know what you mean. Close but not close enough, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post 248900_1469958220 Posted July 1, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted July 1, 2020 Ah but for Thai ladies hearing " I work for the Welsh council' is akin to hearing " My name is Bond....James Bond" 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew65 Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 1 hour ago, hotchilli said: Close but not close enough, It's a joke about misunderstanding in Thailand, you replace the two rr's with two mm's.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tifino Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 the 2 words I could have said to the fella, before it was past the Point of Too Late - "Return Alone" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotchilli Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 10 hours ago, Andrew65 said: It's a joke about misunderstanding in Thailand, you replace the two rr's with two mm's.. 11 hours ago, hotchilli said: Is it to do with the irrigation Dept?! Replace the two rr's with two mm's and add one r... so there's no misunderstanding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bodga Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 19 hours ago, overherebc said: Who is going to be the first to mention it? You know what I mean. MAN Up and just say it???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andux Posted July 1, 2020 Share Posted July 1, 2020 Quote But Rhodri Francis discovered he could work just as easily in Thailand. Judging by the fact that he's been coming to Thailand every summer, or that he has a Thai wife and a daughter, it's pretty clear that he "discovered" working from Thailand a long time ago. And we know he doesn't have a... how do you call it... it's apparently very important... Someone else help me out here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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