Popular Post webfact Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Richard Barrow recognised in New Year Honours list Image: Richard Barrow Facebook British expat and popular travel blogger Richard Barrow has been recognised in the New Year Honours list. Richard, who is well known for his tireless work promoting Thailand and keeping foreigners updated on all manner of issues in the country via his social media profiles, has been recognised “For Services to British Nationals Overseas”. I was delighted to hear that I had a small mention in the New Year honours list. The citation reads, “For Services to British Nationals Overseas”. I am not sure if I deserve a medal from the Queen for tweeting, but I will strive to live up to this honour https://t.co/MsKIunvH7l pic.twitter.com/AI7G3xRt3E — Richard Barrow in Thailand (@RichardBarrow) December 31, 2020 “I was delighted to hear that I had a small mention in the New Year honours list. The citation reads, “For Services to British Nationals Overseas”, Richard tweeted on Thursday. “I am not sure if I deserve a medal from the Queen for tweeting, but I will strive to live up to this honour”. Richard has officially been awarded the British Empire Medal (Civil Division) for services to British Nationals overseas. Well done Richard and thank you for all your hard work! -- © Copyright Thai Visa News 2020-12-31 - Whatever you're going through, the Samaritans are here for you - Follow Thaivisa on LINE for breaking COVID-19 updates 25 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post NCC1701A Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Keep up the good work Richard. 23 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post GeorgeCross Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 congrats! truly deserves it 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post bangkokfrog Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Congratulations and well deserved Richard but sadly, the medal represents a a rather paltry 'Empire' these days! Surely they could come up with a more representative name. 7 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post mstevens Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Does more for foreigners in Thailand than anyone else....absolutely deserved and something to be very, very proud of! 22 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieH Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Troll /flame comments removed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Patong2021 Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 44 minutes ago, bangkokfrog said: Congratulations and well deserved Richard but sadly, the medal represents a a rather paltry 'Empire' these days! Surely they could come up with a more representative name. The medal is accurate. An empire is defined as a sovereign state consisting of multiple territories and their inhabitants subject to a single ruling authority. The British Empire includes 14 overseas territories. It even fought a recent war to liberate one, the Falkland Islands. I read Mr. Barrow from time to time and appreciate his insight and news. Good job. 6 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Jeffr2 Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Congrats Richard! You deserve this!!! Love your updates. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Mr Meeseeks Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, bangkokfrog said: Congratulations and well deserved Richard but sadly, the medal represents a a rather paltry 'Empire' these days! Surely they could come up with a more representative name. Dunno about that, English is the lingua franca of the modern World, and British standards of justice, education and democracy are still the benchmark to which most developing countries aspire. The Empire has this legacy which lives on. Well done to Richard, an accolade that will no doubt irritate the pants off his detractors on here. 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post cyril sneer Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 I thought he was being deported? 1 1 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BangkokReady Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Very well deserved recognition. Congratulations Richard and thank you for all your hard work. It's saying something when a travel blogger is more help to overseas nationals than their own government/embassy. 11 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huberthammer Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Well deserved given his selfless hours of service to the expat community here in Thailand. Much appreciated work that benefits us all. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post simon43 Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Has he ever received any award from Thailand for his good work? ???? 1 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Misterwhisper Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Good work, Richard! But brace yourself for some "recognition" from the Thai government next year, too... when they (once again) keep you in limbo about whether your visa extension will sail through or not. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post PatOngo Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 Well done Richard, well deserved, you provide a great service! 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nout Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 hours ago, bangkokfrog said: Congratulations and well deserved Richard but sadly, the medal represents a a rather paltry 'Empire' these days! Surely they could come up with a more representative name. A leftist view not shared by most. However, I thought RB was just another TVF contributer , an ex pat with too much time on his hands. Does he review Pattaya Go Go bars? 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Nout Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 2 hours ago, Mr Meeseeks said: Dunno about that, English is the lingua franca of the modern World, and British standards of justice, education and democracy are still the benchmark to which most developing countries aspire. The Empire has this legacy which lives on. Well done to Richard, an accolade that will no doubt irritate the pants off his detractors on here. Thanks for pointing out the unpalatable truth regarding the British Empire. The fashionable leftist view promoted from infant school onwards overlooks the bravery, determination and self sacrifice and suffering our forefather experienced in creating the network of political and trading alliances we refer to as Empire. The critics of which NEVER criticize the Islamic Empire or soviet Empire. Selective outrage raises its head over a 'travel award'....yet again. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Somtamnication Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 That's gonna <deleted> off the men in brown! Can't deny the visa now! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffersLos Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 11 minutes ago, Somtamnication said: Can't deny the visa now! Of course they can. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Rodriguez Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 what about those rumors that he might not get a new visa / deportation / leaving thailand / ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BangkokReady Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 1 hour ago, Nout said: I thought RB was just another TVF contributer , an ex pat with too much time on his hands. Does he review Pattaya Go Go bars? Maybe read the article, or the post you're commenting on? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caldera Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Congratulations! Funnily enough, he tweeted the following earlier today: "I’m always a bit nervous when I hear that my name has been mentioned on the Thai Visa forum. But thanks for that nice article guys. And also thanks for turning off the comments! Happy New Year!" Makes me wonder, why is he so afraid of comments on here? Which - evidently - are NOT turned off, and most have been very positive. I, too, appreciate the information he provides. His Covid-19 updates are quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post shy coconut Posted December 31, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2020 8 hours ago, bangkokfrog said: Congratulations and well deserved Richard but sadly, the medal represents a a rather paltry 'Empire' these days! Surely they could come up with a more representative name. Crikey, don't tell the old gammons here! They are still spluttering into their G and Ts after realising that Thailand was never part of the British empire, even though they waddle around on their gout ridden feet expecting everything to be as it is in blighty!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wongkitlo Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 4 hours ago, Nout said: A leftist view not shared by most. However, I thought RB was just another TVF contributer , an ex pat with too much time on his hands. Does he review Pattaya Go Go bars? I think his TVF name is Leaver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Muton Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Many congratulations, well deserved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asiaexpat Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Thankfully not a member of the Empire but still congratulate Richard. His info is helpful to many and this recognition is well earned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welovesundaysatspace Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Well deserved. Great guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rucker4012 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Richard, have your visa problems disappeared? If so, good on ya Keep up great posts Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keat Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 On what basis is "the" Queen qualified to award a medal to anyone? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RR2020 Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 He does a good job and helps a lot of people. Well done RB. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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