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Written by Ric Shreves
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Feb 15, 2006 at 02:06 PM |
Meet Ninekrit
February 2006: Akarawith Tamrareang, better known to most as "ninekrit." He's not only a member of Team Mambo, but also a member of the MSC. Ninekrit runs a strong Mambo community site in Thailand and on top of everything else -- he's actually found a way to make money doing something he loves!
A Brief Introduction
Name: Akarawuth Tamrareang
Handle on Forums: Ninekrit
Age: 34
Location: Bangkok Thailand
Profession: IT Research and Development (15 years in this business)
Homepage: www.mambohub.com
The Interview
In what ways do you make a contribution to Mambo?
- I promote Mambo in Thailand by developing the Mambo Thai edition / Write Thai Mambo Book and set up Mambo training center. I co-operate with government to promote Mambo in Thailand. I also join in core development team and translation team in Mambo foundation.
When did you first hear of Mambo?
- From sourceforge.net for 4 years ago.
How and when did you get involved in Mambo?
- Since 4 years ago, I start the Mambo community in Thailand to create the Mambo Thai edition and promote the Mambo usage.
Are you being paid to work on Mambo?
- I don't get paid to work on Mambo but I do make money from Mambo training as I’m an instructor.
How much time do you usually spend on Mambo?
- Every time that I’m free from my work.
Do you have any specific goals for Mambo?
- To make Mambo popular in Thailand and make it meets the requirement of Thai people.
What keeps you motivated to work on Mambo?
- Mambo is a nice software that help people a lot in doing website.
In addition to Mambo, what other Open Source applications do you use regularly?
- SugarCRM , VirtueMart , SME Server , Open Office.
What’s your Mambo site look like?
 www.MamboHub.com
What do you think is still badly missing in Mambo?
- Mambo don’t have Web mail.
Are there particular opportunities for Mambo in your country?
- Yes, if Mambo has a good development continuously.
Personal Questions
Married, partner or still looking?
Partner (Noon, see picture of us from the Mambo on the Beach event in Thailand)
If you have a partner or children, how do they cope with your Mambo mania?
- Make them being one of Mambo mania.
Do you have any pets?
If someone visits your country, which spot is a must-see?
Which book is on your bedside table?
- Mambo 4.5.2.3 Manual in Thai.
You're stuck in a cab in Bangkok traffic for 4 hours and are bored out of your skull. What do you do to amuse yourself?
- Turn on my notebook connected to the internet and doing Mambo things.
What is your favourite place in the world?
What's your favourite web site at the moment?
Who or what in your life would you say influenced you most?
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