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You can set a reminder on your phone. Google Calendar for example.

It was whenever I tried to log in to US website without using a VPN, not anymore since yesterday on my new laptop. I have not try the au website , I don't have to now.

Vanguard may have lifted the block. I was able to log in without VPN this morning. Win 11, Firefox.

only been to jail in the movies or on TV. does that count?

I hope I am right. Not 100% sure. 1. Transfer tax 2%. 2. Specific Bussiness tax 3.3% if the property has bought less than 5 yrs. Stamp Duty 0.5% if more than 5 yrs. 3.Income tax based on number of years held, purchase price is irrelevant in Thailand. 6 years old property will get 60% discount so out of 2.8M only 1.12M is txable. 1.12M over 6 years that is 186,667B per year. Per schedule A below the tax is 1833.33B x6=11000B.

I have high networth but LTR is not for me since I don't have health insurance and not willing to bring more money into Thailand. More money oversea means more reporting for US citizen. I dont mind 90days reporting which I have no issue doing online and Jomtein immigration is 8 minutes walk from my condo.

Every year in May or Jun when I went to Bangkok Bank to get an account balance letter for non-O extension, I got the withholding tax documents at the same time. After I was done with Jomtein immigration, i went to the revenue office close by. Handed over the bank documents plus copies of passport and bank book pages . They filled out the forms for me which I signed. Wait for tax refund letter in the mail, which I took to the government bank to claim the refund.

Send certified passport only if Manila requested. To certify passport copy by US Embassy in BKK: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/notaries-public/certified-true-copies-of-original-documents-and-foreign-passports-for-use-with-social-security-applications-when-requested-by-fbu-manila/

Plan ahead, read a few recipes online, cure at home. Brisket from Friendship. Pink salt from Shopee, Iodine free sea salt from Big C. Maccormick spices. Cure in the fridgre for 5-7 days, simmer brisket with pepper corn and all spice berries. Serve with mustard and/or horseradish.

Early 2022 I send an email to Manila stating I wasn't sure if I wanted to start receiving SSA benefits, just wanted to update my record. If your SSA record is not up to date, you may need to mail an embassy certified copy of your passport to update certain info. When I turned 62 in November 2022 I send another email to apply for benefit. Attached to the email were pics of my passport and my SS card, both were not embassy certified .

My 90 days reporting was due on the 19 March still have not get the usual reminder email. Reported online on 8 March was approved on 9 March. Jomtein office. Just sharing my experience.

Approved in 6 days. No issues. Emailed Manila on Sept 2 or 3 to start SS benefits. On Sept 5 at 7:30am received a call from Manila to verify the application. Approved on Sept 12. Early in 2022 i had contacted Manila and updated my SS record, probably helped.

WeChat File Transfer. Very easy.

I was there last Dec. Fresh air but freezing. Won't go back anytime soon. Public facility needs improvement, to say the least.

Most likely the problem is the pressure switch is not properly adjusted or has malfunctioned. A replacement part for a Mitshubishi water pump will cost about 800B.

Replaced a Samsung screen at the service center a few months back. Left the phone at 11am picked up at 3pm. Happy with the job.

I keep a large condo near by which I don't use often. I enjoy my house at the dark side with a private pool and a big kitchen. A massive mall shall add to the value of my condo on the high floor. I was told new buildings here are limited to 8 stories, like the newish Welcome World Beach Resort.

I have a very old OMRON. Found a USB charger on Lazada.

I don't mind cost sharing or renting. A camper is nice for an advanture but not owning one. Same as what I think about boats.

Totally different experience compared to camper. I would not own one myself, would be nice if a good friend would buy one and invite me for the trips ????

Hearing loss would be a blessing so I won't hear my Brit neighbor's chickens.

Yes. See pics below. Scroll down , pick your team and game. Also turn off the annoying notification. I'll be watching Superbowl live online , hopefully here: https://v2.sportsurge.net/ https://reddit.nflbite.com/ or on Fox if I get online.

I recommend Samsung Evo with 5 yr warranty. This is JIB price today, you may get better deal if you shop around. 5 yrs ago I paid 6290B for 500GB.

My first jab was way back in Oct 2021. 2 Astrazeneca plus 2 pfizer shots total. It's not free for tourists anymore.