Jeffrey346

2 minutes ago, Pib said:

What coding/description appears? 

 

The final leg of  SSA IDD payment is via "Bahtnet" which is a domestic transfer.  Bangkok Bank bank description and coding is simply Bahtnet and BTN, respectively. 

 

If your SCB acct/passbook shows similar Bahtnet description/coding...that is, some type of coding saying it was a Bahtnet transfer then that is domestic transfer coding and not International coding.

The coding says Federal CITITHBX and then a transaction number

Looks like the SSA sends my DD to Citibank who sends it to SCB.

FYI.. Immigration had no problem with these transactions. 

On 2/26/2021 at 8:13 PM, Pib said:

IDD method which will not result in international transfer coding on your passbook if that coding is important to you like using the monthly income method for annual extension of stay, etc...etc. 

 

My SSA is DD to my SCB account and is listed as an International Deposit. In fact, I just extended my Visa using The SCB printout.

I am in Khon Kaen. I'm with 3BB for 13 years. I rarely have an issue. If a do, 3BB has been very responsive and usually has someone to my home the same day.

I have 10 devices connected and stream IPTV with little to NO buffering or interruptions.

1 minute ago, Jeffrey346 said:

Just did my 1 year extension based on marriage. If you were married here in Thailand, you do not need to have the Kor Ror or marriage certificate translated.

 

If you were married elsewhere, it's easier, cheaper and faster to get married here in Thailand. Only takes  about 10 minutes 

Just did my 1 year extension based on marriage. If you were married here in Thailand, you do not need to have the Kor Ror or marriage certificate translated.

21 hours ago, pseudorabies said:

How did the PM decide to go with the farang vaccine over the Chinese vaccine? Coin toss?

I would not trust the Sinovac Vaccine.. Looks like the PM doesn't either.

21 hours ago, Husain Tula said:

I have never seen anything given free to expats in Thailand.  This would be a first.

I'm on the Gov health plan.. FREE

On 2/2/2021 at 12:01 PM, soi3eddie said:

 

Cash seems to be glady accepted here in Thailand.

 

You can increase it to 2M

47 minutes ago, bwpage3 said:

Wasn't difficult in KK. My package was about 25 pages X 2 sets. No witnesses required. Took about 30 minutes for the IO to check the paperwork Was asked to return in 30 days...

50 pages of paper is ridiculous.

No one said its not ridiculous.. My package was alot less than most.. It is what it is...

Have no fear.. they will mess this up just s they do with everything else..

On 2/2/2021 at 1:09 PM, Gattacibus said:

Hello guys, 

This is a question for either experts of Thailand or tourists who stayed a long time in 2020 due to Covid-19.

 

I'm planning to stay in Thailand for more than 6 months in 2021 with the new Special Tourist Visa (STV). From the Thai Embassy DC website: "They (STV holders) will be allowed to stay in Thailand for a period of up to 90 days, counting from the date of entry. STV may be extended twice while the visitor is in Thailand for a period of up to 90 days per each extension"

 

I will have to file taxes for 2021 both in Thailand and my country of residence (USA), does anyone know if

a) Thailand will ask tourists to pay taxes on foreign-earned income

b) the tax treaty will apply so that I don't have to pay twice 

If nobody knows the answer can someone point me to a tax accountant that I can hire for a consultation?

Thank you 

 

You do not have to file tax in Thailand. Just do taxes as required by your home country. 

Wasn't difficult in KK. My package was about 25 pages X 2 sets. No witnesses required. Took about 30 minutes for the IO to check the paperwork Was asked to return in 30 days...

On 2/1/2021 at 11:55 AM, racyrick said:

I just received a pending social security deposit for February 3rd.

I say this because I never received a form 7162 last year like everybody else and it looks like the SSA will not suspend payments as promised.

A big relief they actually told the truth.

SSA announced that they have suspended the form 7162 until further notice due to no mail delivery in so many countries.

On 2/1/2021 at 11:27 AM, watthong said:

Last April my 1st stimulus payment arrived in the form of a check to my home in California.
Last month the 2nd payment arrived, it took a bit longer, 3 weeks after it was announced. I got photos of both front and back of the card, it looks just like any regular debit card, with an US 800 number for activation. Before I do that, just wanted to check in here and see if anyone has activated this kind of card, and if there was any step that is extra and requires other relevant info. Thank you in advance for any heads up.

I got the card. Called the number and was prompted to verify the last 4 of my SS number and add a password.

When done my card was active.  I logged into their website and did a free ACH transfer to my US bank as the fees to use the card in Thailand were outrageous. 

Hope this helped you..

Don't these fools get it.. Vaccinated does not mean immuned and can't spread the virus. It means if you get the virus and have been Vaccinated, your likely to get a milder version that may not be life threatening. 

But you still can spread it....

18 hours ago, Cake Monster said:

When they bark, throw a Fire Cracker near them ( NOTE - Not at them ).

This scares the hell out of them.

Every time they bark  do this. They soon get the message and cease barking.

Really...  And where are you getting fire crackers here in Thailand???

Not sure you experts know what your talking about when it comes to Mesh Networks.

A Mesh network requires a base and 2, 4,  6 extensions.  If you add a Mesh to a non Mesh network, it won't work properly. The technology is different and expensive. You cab get a cheap one [base + 2 extensions] for about B5000. But a good current system is 8000 and up.

One of the best available is the Linksys Velop Tri-Band AX4200 Whole Home Mesh Router WiFi 6 System.  About $500.  B15,000

21 hours ago, robblok said:

Nice, i got a 8000-9000 bt asus router with high memory and and processor and configurability and of course great wifi. 

 

But I am not the average user got so many devices connected to my internet 2 TV's 2 computers 1 laptop 2 phones 2 tablets and a NAS drive. 

So the better router makes sure that everything goes smooth. 

I have 2 TVs, a VOIP System, 2 IPTV boxes. 2 Notebooks 1 iPad, 1 IP Security System and 4 mobile phones all connected to my 3BB router. 

I am getting 858 down and 512 up.. No freezing or buffering. Everything works perfectly.

Thailand likes to brag about being number 1..  Why do they continue to throttle international connections??

7 hours ago, mtls2005 said:

 

Just saw this.

 

Your return is really quite simple...Lines 5a, 5b and Line 30 (Recovery Rebate Credit, where you claim any valid EIP payments which were not received. I'd only claim the first one this year, but you could try including the second one).

 

Taking your refund as a direct deposit in a U.S. bank might be ideal. How are you receiving your SSDI payments?

 

 

No reason he can't claim both..

I didn't get the first either but did claim it on my 2020 return. $1200 for me 600 for the wife.

9 hours ago, thesetat2013 said:

I was offered the free online ones due to low income based on SSDI only... But noone is there to answer any questions or give one on one help without asking exorbitant fees... 

I used eFile Free service this year. I had 3 question which they answered via email within 24 hours. 

10 hours ago, Jingthing said:

I think its actually about 1200 but that's not much either in the U.S.

Nah.. I Googled it 551

Seems odd as.. The US has administered 31,000,000 doses with no deaths