The Gathering Storm (s)

[sglad]

Why not volunteer then?

In my humble opinion, arsenal would be eminently suited for the post of moderator. He is a frequent visitor to Thailand, a clear and coherent writer who is clued in on world affairs, witty, self-deprecating and most importantly, has the backbone to withstand the whinings and wailings and feet-stompings of infantile members when they can't have their way on the board. The intellectually bereft who are ill-equipped to debate and banter and who instead demand bannings and censorship of those who challenge them.

Arsenal also possesses the objectivity and general lack of ego that is needed to resist any attempt at buttering up (including this one!).

Other possible candidates - again IMHO - would be Oliver and Alexx, who posts on GT.

Fluency in English should be but only one of the criteria for selecting a moderator. Objectivity, neutrality, intellectual independence, a calm temperament and a strong understanding of Thai culture, society and laws should also be some of the other factors to be considered.