I feel sure that if a local Thai chapter can be created, we can address these and other
issues.
I would like to see us working towards a structured outreach programme for Thailand in
which I would be happy to give talks to children, university students, professors, and the
press, and encourage others to do the same.
Kudpung
On 20 Jul 2012, at 06:54, Taweetham wrote:
Several points here:
(1) As our target group is school/university students. It is
inevitable that parental support is required but we haven't done much
to address this issue. I believe that it boils down into two steps.
a.) Parents should recognise the value of volunteer work and allow
their children to commit a reasonable time to participate in such
activities.
b.) Parents should see Wikimedian projects as safe, rewarding and
enjoyable venues for their children to volunteer.
In Thailand, we need to address both steps. We can't do much about
a.), but we can do a lot more on b.).
(2) I agree that the chapters in Philippines and Indonesia will be our
mentors/strategic partners for chapters to be established in Thailand
(+ other SEA countries). Support from Hong Kong and other Asian
chapters (including Israel) are also welcome.
I know that a chapter should stick to its own jurisdiction. However,
if the neighbouring haven't got its own chapter yet, we should be able
to help each other and engage in activities across the border.
(3) I will be transiting in Taiwan on the 31st of July for eight
hours. It would be great if I can have a chat with the chapter over
there.
Cheers,
Taweetham
On Fri, Jul 20, 2012 at 3:09 AM, Kay Xspre <generaleva(a)gmail.com> wrote:
On 19 July 2012 21:46, Josh Lim
<jamesjoshualim(a)yahoo.com> wrote:
...and so I don't think parental "control" is a very big issue here if
your parents understand that Wikimedia is a very big investment with
potentially big returns, especially on your resumé!
With all due respect to your parents, my parents does not have any knowledge
about the background of Wikipedia. Even though they asked about my
involvement, they don't particularly support my activity on
Wikipedia/Wikimedia as they found it's a waste of time. I do respect that,
therefore I, even though being the active member of Thai Wikipedia, cannot
get into works yet as if without their support, I will not be able to
travel. However, my position in this one does not mean I do not support, or
oppose, or being neutral on the establishment of Thai division, or joint
division with Thai. I just say that despite my activity in Wikipedia (which
is one of the reason Mr. Taweetham suggested me into this mailing list) I
cannot yet go and do the coordination in person, but I still open for the
collaboration within the online method (if any)
Regards,
G(x)
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