In this episode of the Hua Hin Today podcast, we talk with George Anderssen, the founder of ThaiVisa.com — the most influential English-language website for expats in Thailand.
George shares the full origin story of ThaiVisa, from launching a single webpage in 2002 to building a massive online forum and news platform used by millions of foreigners.
We discuss:
• Why George started ThaiVisa in the early internet days
• How it grew into the #1 expat resource in Thailand
• Building a trusted community with volunteer moderators
• The site’s role during the 2004 tsunami and major political events
• Early monetization via Google AdSense
• The rebranding to ASEAN Now
• How social media changed everything for expat platforms
• Lessons learned from managing forums, trolls, and viral news
• Behind-the-scenes stories from the early days of the web in Thailand
A must-listen for anyone who’s lived in Thailand or is curious about the digital expat scene.
👍 Like, share & subscribe for more interviews and local insights!
🎙 Available on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts.
🍍 Podcast Recorded at Ananas Video Studio https://ananas.video/
