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US Embassy Bangkok still is showing this info  https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/ and Manila info is 7 months old https://ph.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/social-security/feq/?_ga=2.61754732.1506818478.1593474727-989317826.1593474727 and as UJ said no update on SSA main site. IMO with what is going on world wide and in the US over the Covid-19 we have a melt down of our system.

1 hour ago, webfact said:

Buddhipongse said the merger is more complicated than simply bringing two state enterprises together.

Hard water..????

39 minutes ago, MJCM said:

Any clue what hard water does with growing rice? Maybe that is the reason why he said about first in pond and then from there to the plants?

Jack all nothing. Our wells are in the same water table as our ponds at 4 meters and the wife has a major contract backed by the DOA and TOPS market selling her produce. Locals are blowing smoke.

3 hours ago, webfact said:

adding that his ministry aimed to promote seven products from six provinces and most of them were fruits.

 They are all fruits about my area.????

2 hours ago, MJCM said:

 

Afaik as I know it's NOT salty but just HARD water. (So it contains a lot of minerals)

 

And I have no idea, this is what I have been told to do and that's why I am asking here for advice

Our well water is also hard ( NO salt) and it is used for irrigation with no side effects. The water is not pump into the pond,

1 hour ago, kenk24 said:

 

Wow... !! We have a good sized pond here too.. nearly 1 rai.. Where are you located and how long have you been at it? I assume you sell these too? You can pm me if any of this is too personal...

Kap Choeng Surin is the location. Wife is taged up with the Department of Agriculture and Department of Livestock. We are fortunate to have both offices about 2 km from us. The DOA was over yesterday talking with her on her certified veggies and fruits that she is selling in TOPS market Surin this is where she is now. Check out info..

 Also ...

51 minutes ago, bodga said:

isnt t hat the giant Mekong  Catfish?

No. It is a Catfish, Striped (Pangasianodon Hypophthalmus)

2 hours ago, kenk24 said:

I also wonder if tilapia sells better than catfish??

Over all they prefer tilapia but you will not go wrong with catfish. 

One of our big boys.

Did you say catfish??? Up to 3 feet long.

Keeping an eye on them.

They were moved into a new pond.

7 minutes ago, Burma Bill said:

Interesting, but must be Cambodian business people stocking up for sale back home. Cross-border trade is allowed, as with all the lorries still crossing at Poi-Pet, but NO TOURISTS or EX-PATS (visa runs) as Tourist Visas ("e" type or port of entry) are NOT BEING ISSUED by Cambodian Immigration. Cambodia's border with Vietnam is now open but people must get another type of visa (business, ordinary etc.) as Tourist visas are not being issued to enter from Vietnam. Strict health regulations must be observed.

Theses are  Cambodians that are being allowed to use Ruampaet Hospital in Surin most if not all are out of Oddar Meancheay Province of Cambodia. That province and Surin has a very long blood tie. The Governors of these two province were able to get the OK from BK to let them back in for medical care. BTW that hospital is not cheap as it is private. These people drive brand new trucks and cars. They load up the vehicle with family and after being checked in both O'Smach then Chong Chom off they go 70km up the 214 highway to the hospital THEN to load up at Big C and Makro. They will not shop at Tesco or Robison. BTW Thai or foreigner can not cross over. I live in Kap Choeng and very aware of what goes on. Even before the Corona Beer Flu we refused to go to Surin on a weekend due to the stamped of the Khmer hauling A-s-s up the highway and noway were you getting a parking spot at Big C. Could say a few more thing but need to keep it civil.???? Also residence of these two province only have to present their ID card to pass over but only can stay in the joining province for 3 days. Needles to say the local farangs are not happy.????

Big C in Surin is chocked blocked with Cambodian vehicles which are using Chong Chom.

3 minutes ago, webfact said:

4 minutes ago, webfact said:

A survey conducted by the Kasikorn Research Centre found that most Thais will prefer going to the beach if the government launches a local tourism stimulus measure.

 

Most farangs prefer Soi 6.????

31 minutes ago, racyrick said:

Did anybody not receive their stimulus check that was scheduled to be mailed out May 1st or earlier to Thailand?

 

If not, have you contacted the IRS, what number did you use and what did they say?

 

Thank you-I ask because mine still has not arrived that was scheduled to be mailed out May 1st.

Very few if any. I am still waiting. 54 days. I well wait tell the evening of July 6 our time then give them a call at +12679411000. 

1 hour ago, Sheryl said:

I really do not think the Thai government let alone the Prime Minister personallg has authorized this but if you have any links to that effect pkease post. The info we are getting from both Thai Embassy and local immigration is that medical visas are not being issued and cannot come. 

 

This is also what has been said in the media.

 

Surin area has a long history  of bending the rules for border crossing. I still think what you are seeing is a purely local arrangement. Would be interested to know what if anything gets stamped into their passports when entering Thailand.

https://forum.thaivisa.com/topic/1164963-two-thai-provinces-to-open-border-for-cambodians-seeking-emergency-medical-help/

https://opendevelopmentcambodia.net/news/two-thai-provinces-to-open-border-for-cambodians-seeking-emergency-medical-help/#!/story=post-136415

https://en.vietnamplus.vn/thailand-to-open-border-for-cambodians-seeking-emergency-medical-help/173621.vnp

10 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

Good to know! But I think not official policy. Must be a lical "arrangement".

 

I have a handicapped Khmer friend scheduled for long awaited aurgery in Bangkok in August and very worried she won't be able to get in.

Its official as the PM OK it for medical reasons. Checking on both side of crossing on health. They pack up their auto and bring the whole family. BTW NO Thais or others may cross the other way. There was an article or two on TV

36 minutes ago, IsaanAussie said:

Straw mushrooms? 

When I find out I will post. I do know that DOA and TOPS say OK.

Mushroom project going in as I type.

14 minutes ago, Migz said:

IF you're living outside of the US and are able to successfully change your address to a US address and avoid receiving the Form 7162, you, most likely, may NOT avoid receiving summons to appear for jury duty. If that happens, what reason/s can you give to be excused from performing your jury duty?  And again IF you're able to get an excuse ONCE, that doesn't mean you are excused forever.  I would like to get someone's "two cents" on this. 

Many years back when I was working and living in Saudi Arabia I used a good friends address in Carson City Nevada for dl and voting. We were talking and he told me he had some mail for me and one was a jury duty summons, I had him mail all to me (8000 miles) back then mail did make. When I received the summons the report date was still some two weeks off, Grand Jury Duty Reno Nevada. They did pay your milage when serving soooooo I mailed the summons back with a note asking if they would pay my milage from Saudi Arabia. The return letter did have a Saudi post mark. Never heard from them.

5 hours ago, ukrules said:

That part I find unacceptable. It's a disgrace that they require this and do it in person.

Not by my immigration office. Photos are taking by us. This is a police order and is written as such. This requirement is standard throughout Thailand.

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