HHAD/Awol partnership
Just browsed through the latest issue quickly and on the surface it looks like an enjoyable light read. Looking forward to reading all of it later on.
One note for Buffalo Bill. In many places in this world 05/02/2009 means May 2, 2009. You may have people coming to your place with your discount coupon months from now.
Pete 
One note for Buffalo Bill. In many places in this world 05/02/2009 means May 2, 2009. You may have people coming to your place with your discount coupon months from now.
Pete Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. Source
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PET,
If there is any real news that happens in the area, AWOL will cover it; however we don't regard much of what is reported in the other local papers as either news or interesting, which in some ways is why many of us like living here (i.e. it is safe and you don't get the stream of murders, suicides and other sensational happenings that occur in some tourist spots). AWOL is intended as a paper that is enjoyable to read, so that will include any local stuff that we think will be of interest, plus other interesting and amusing stories from around the world, some of which may or may not be real, plus the usual 'fluff' that people seem to like (crosswords, horoscopes etc). The final point you are missing is that you do not have to BUY it - it is FREE!
As far as it being a good opportunity for HHAD, you should read the original post again - it means that both HHAD and AWOL can offer better deals for their advertisers and also spread the word about both organisations, as well as a certain amount of content sharing.
Incidentally, many of the criticisms you level against AWOL could equally apply to most tabloid newspapers worldwide, and those you do have to pay for...
If there is any real news that happens in the area, AWOL will cover it; however we don't regard much of what is reported in the other local papers as either news or interesting, which in some ways is why many of us like living here (i.e. it is safe and you don't get the stream of murders, suicides and other sensational happenings that occur in some tourist spots). AWOL is intended as a paper that is enjoyable to read, so that will include any local stuff that we think will be of interest, plus other interesting and amusing stories from around the world, some of which may or may not be real, plus the usual 'fluff' that people seem to like (crosswords, horoscopes etc). The final point you are missing is that you do not have to BUY it - it is FREE!
As far as it being a good opportunity for HHAD, you should read the original post again - it means that both HHAD and AWOL can offer better deals for their advertisers and also spread the word about both organisations, as well as a certain amount of content sharing.
Incidentally, many of the criticisms you level against AWOL could equally apply to most tabloid newspapers worldwide, and those you do have to pay for...
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PET,
Thank you for the good luck wishes. I wasn't comparing AWOL with national tabloids but just pointing out that your criticisms could apply equally to them, which you have to pay for. Please send AWOL any local news or issues that you think should be in there and we will do our best to oblige if we feel they are what people want to read. This account still does not have enough posts yet to be able to put the email address here but it is in the paper - we have an advert in the paper requesting people to tell us what they want and what they think, and your comments are welcome - if there was more interesting local content available you can be sure we would include it.
Thank you for the good luck wishes. I wasn't comparing AWOL with national tabloids but just pointing out that your criticisms could apply equally to them, which you have to pay for. Please send AWOL any local news or issues that you think should be in there and we will do our best to oblige if we feel they are what people want to read. This account still does not have enough posts yet to be able to put the email address here but it is in the paper - we have an advert in the paper requesting people to tell us what they want and what they think, and your comments are welcome - if there was more interesting local content available you can be sure we would include it.
Actually I’ve read AWOL a couple of times when I’ve been sat in a cafe or bar, and a copy has been on the table, and I found it a refreshing change from the other local free periodicals that consist largely of page after page of computer generated property adverts.
It’s a bit of easy reading and light hearted entertainment, for me to while away the time as my partner leisurely discusses with the cook about what parts of the Issan countryside are on the menu!
It’s a bit of easy reading and light hearted entertainment, for me to while away the time as my partner leisurely discusses with the cook about what parts of the Issan countryside are on the menu!
It's a beach resort newspaper and long may it stay that way. Light reading on a lazy afternoon and to swish flies away with if necessary, while sipping a Singha, or a gin tonic. The Pattaya Mail started off that way long ago but lost the plot as the town grew. Let other HH periodicals go that route, and hopefully AWOL will stay as it is.
If you can find some retiree who enjoys trecking about, it would be a hoot to have reviews of beach activity such as the best sum tum and meat on a stick vendor, which beach cooler box babe is offering the cheapest beers, are the horses still pooping too much and where, where are the jet skis becoming a problem, what cove has the worst jellyfish problem, how long does it take to walk from x to x and can you do it at high tide?...on and on. That would be a public service for tourists and expats as well, and fun to read regularly if the writer has imagination and an investigative soul. I think you have folks there who would do that for free, I would. Pete
The Pattaya Mail started off that way long ago but lost the plot as the town grew. Let other HH periodicals go that route, and hopefully AWOL will stay as it is.If you can find some retiree who enjoys trecking about, it would be a hoot to have reviews of beach activity such as the best sum tum and meat on a stick vendor, which beach cooler box babe is offering the cheapest beers, are the horses still pooping too much and where, where are the jet skis becoming a problem, what cove has the worst jellyfish problem, how long does it take to walk from x to x and can you do it at high tide?...on and on. That would be a public service for tourists and expats as well, and fun to read regularly if the writer has imagination and an investigative soul. I think you have folks there who would do that for free, I would. Pete
Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. Source
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Finally we can put email addresses and links in here! It is awol@huahinmedia.com for anyone who wants to contact us directly.
