Drupal Meetup in Bangkok, 16 October

I just heard BarCamp Phnom Penh is that same weekend. At least one person won't be able to do October 2 because of this. Also, we are thinking of changing our flights to stay longer in Paris, so we might not be in Thailand by October 2.

I'll update this post when I have more info.

We arrive in Bangkok on Wednesday 14, so let's do this Friday 16. Unless this is generally a bad time for people? Please comment.

Looking forward to meeting you all!

Bevan/

Ok. The venue can be discussed later. Time to round up.

Should we do a barcamp in Bangkok? I am also there on 16th and it would be nice to meet local Drupalistas.

Wesku, I had in mind a casual meetup for some drinks and a chat. Maybe a meal. If some one has time, energy and resources to organize a barcamp, then great! Go for it.

I think it all depends if we have just a handful of people or a lot. Casual meetup is also fine by me. Anyone else attending?

See you all!

I personally would like to meet Drupalistas too. Unfortunately I will be in Washington, D.C. at that time.

In November, there will be a barcamp in Thailand as well in Chiang Mai (a city in northern part of Thailand).

i will think of a venue, let's wait a bit and see if more ppl sign up. just send out a tweet.

This upcoming meetup has been added to the wiki Drupal events in Asia-Pacific. Thank you.

Does anyone have contacts with local Drupal shops in Bangkok? I would like to get in contact with some local companies specializing in Drupal, but they seem to be a bit difficult to find.

I know that Opendream does Drupal projects.

http://opendream.co.th

This is somehow our venue here in bangkok if we are too lazy to think of something :) But actually the place is quite good.

The name is Bug and Bee, it's located on Silom Road and it's a 4 storey cafe/restaurant with free wifi.
There is lots of room and it's open all night. They have great food and lots of desserts. Its something like fusion food, european asian mix.

http://www.bugandbee.com/

map (first map)

http://www.bugandbee.com/03location.htm

You just leave BTS Sala Daeng at your right hand side when you come from the city center. It's right at the BTS exit.

Hello Bevan.
BTS is the Skytrain. Hope the description make sense now.
The Skytrain stations are always very large and confusing, because they have 4 exits on every corner. I draw you a map to make it more clear. If you don't stay in the Silom Area, you will probably come from Siam Interchange, that's where the both skytrain lines cross. It always best to take the skytrain, you don't risk to stuck in the traffic as you will with a taxi.
This place is quite large, but we meet on friday night. So it might be full. I will give them a call and make a reservation.

I would suggest 8pm.

I had put 5pm earlier, but I don't know what hours people keep or work in Bangkok or what might be most appropriate. What do others think?

i think 5pm is very early to met in bangkok. most ppl finish work at 6 or 7 from what i know.

Let's say 6-9pm, and folk can come and go when/as they want. We can head out elsewhere after 9pm if people are keen. Bara, could you make a reservation (if you think we need one). There will probably be a few more who haven't signed up, so 9-12 people.

i tried to call them. could not get through yet. i think 6 pm would be okay even without reservation, but i will keep on calling them.

Thanks! See you all there. I'm looking forward to meeting you all.

For recognizbility I'll be wearing a dark brown "CivicActions" T-shirt, like this T-shirt. Though that's not me. This is me in a similar T-shirt though! ;) Also I'll probably come a bit early to check out the venue, deal with getting lost and maybe do a bit of work till others come...

How many people showed up etc? Any plans for more meetups?

/Adam

nadam, I think there about 7 of us at one point. Mostly westerners living in Bangkok, a couple of Thai Drupal devs, and a couple of visiting westerners (like self).

No plans that I'm aware of, but I'd be keen to meetup again on or before December 10, before I head back to NZ. Not sure when I'll be getting to Bangkok though.