Wikithaiforum.com[1] was a message board for wiki enthusiasts in Thailand from 2008 till 2011. Most of the members are Thai Wikimedians (and uncyclopedians). There was no connection with WMF nor intention to form a chapter. It was primarily a forum for technical exchange and some spill-over discussions from Thai Wikipedia and its sister projects.
In August, a Thai Wikimedian went to Wikimania 2011 in Haifa. The idea of establishing a chapter in Thailand was proposed to the community. Thai Wikipedians are enthusiastic about this new idea. A number of online/offline activities were proposed and completed (th:วิกิพีเดีย:ศาลาชุมชน/อภิปราย/Wikimania11) e.g.
WMTH mailing list was created.
New sysops were elected to replace the inactive one and revamp non-Wikipedia projects.
The most promising offline project was Wikiclubs in Schools. We received Wikimedia Merchandise from the WMF for our activities. However, there was a severe flood in Thailand. Wikiclubs in Schools was delayed and eventually defunct.
WLM 2013 in Thailand is our first successful public activity. We won an international prize and secured limited support from two local partners as well as a mini-grant from the international team. (commons:Commons:Wiki_Loves_Monuments_2013_in_Thailand) We contacted many organizations and individuals but it was difficult to get a sponsorship as we are not incorporated and not recognized by the WMF.
Since 2013-07, we have been working with the visual editor team (Patrick Earley) to report bugs and launch its beta version on Thai Wikipedia.
2013-12-04 We had the first visit by an WMF employee (Carolynne Schloeder). We launched Wikipedia zero together.
PR in Thai “ทำดีเพื่อพ่อ” ตามโครงการ ‘100,000 ชั่วโมง ร่วมกันทำดี’: [2][3]
Online meeting with Indrid Flores (WMF employee) on the 15th of Jan.
Meeting/workshop with the mobile operator on the 10th of Feb (meeting), the 10th of March (workshop) and 19th of March (workshop). Three long-term Wikipedians were physically present and few other online volunteers were helping with admin requests/tool development e.g. Visual Editor and specialized tools at WMF labs.
The first article from this collaboration was shown on the first page of Thai Wikipedia under DYK section on 18th of March.
The mobile operator officially launched its 2014 Wikipedia contribution program in April.
More workshops were held on 10th, 23rd and 30th of April. Our volunteers (three physical+some online support) were in touch with the mobile operator and helped coach the workshop. The last workshop was held at Srinakarin Road on 9th May.
2014-10-20 We have a visit form WMF education program manager (Anna Koval) which led to a pilot Wikipedia Education Program at Mahidol University. (Wikipedia course page, outreach page)
2016-05-19 Pantip.com and Siam society confirmed their partnerships with us.
2016-05-20 WLX2016 grant agreement received.
2016-05-22 WLX2016 grant agreement signed and returned to WMF.
2016-05-27 WLX2016 fund transfer failed.
2016-06-01 WLE2016 in Thailand commenced.
2016-06-25 Second meet-up at Mahidol University
2016-06-29 WLX2016 received grant money of THB60,312.40 into the usergroup account.
Other programs
2016-01 New Year Thank you programme - Wikipedia T-shirts for admin and long-term contributors as a gesture of appreciation for their invaluable volunteer work.
2017-03/2017-04 Wikimedia Conference 2017, Berlin, Germany (March 31 to April 2 2017) - We sent one representative to this conference. Another person was invited for the strategy track. This is the first year that we have two representatives in WMCON.
2019-06-02 Wikimania 2019 - Two community members will attend Wikimania 2019. One has received full scholarship. Another is attending on behalf of Wikimania 2020 organising team
Meet-up Wikimedians in Thailand/2015 Smithsonian APA 26 SEP
Meet-up Wikimedians in Thailand/2015 Smithsonian APA 26 SEP
Launch event of Dtac's Free Basics including 23 NOV
WLMTH2015 awards
Wikipedia 15 Thailand logo
Celebrating the 15th aniversary of the English Wikipedia
Postcards from Wikimedians in Thailand
Wikipedia session at Mahidol University, Salaya
Wikimedia Conference 2016, Berlin, Germany
