HeijoshinCool

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There goes the banter I have normally enjoyed with my drivers over the years.....

Now conversation will consist mostly of: What? Excuse me? Huh? STOP!

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An excellent reason for Thai Visa to offer a yawning emoji.....

Oh, wait, I found one.....????

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Anyone seen any place/source selling Total Gym in LOS?

24 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

No longer needs to be done through NY branch.  Just go to BkkBank here, open an account, forward the info to Manilla Embassy / SS division, and it's done.

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Have had a BKK Bank account for years. I'll go do that as soon as I'm out of ASQ.

2 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

You can set up a direct deposit with Bangkok bank to have your SS payment sent to your account here via their branch in New York.  The fee is $5 up to $2000 and 10 for more than that. 

Info is here on their website. https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/Personal/Other-Services/Transfers/Transferring-Into-Thailand/Transfer-money-from-US-to-Thailand-via-Bangkok-Bank-NewYork-branch

I have been using it for several years now.

You can also have your SS payment to sent to any Thai bank by International Direct Deposit (IDP). It is transferred by the US Treasury Department in baht. Form to have it started. https://www.ssa.gov/forms/ssa-1199-op107.pdf

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Thank you. That is the answer I was looking for.

Does your second action have a fee?

On 10/14/2021 at 3:45 AM, webfact said:

Thailand’s Immigration Police can now halt any passenger boarding a plane for Thailand if the person is deemed a threat to the security and well being of the country.

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Not even in the realm of possibility.....

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Yes, that's what I have been doing. My credit union charges a flat $30 for any international transfer, no matter the dollar amount.

But I understand that SS will direct deposit without a fee, if it is to Bangkok Bank.

That is what this thread is about.

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Anyone who has their US Social Security deposited directly into Bangkok Bank.....

Pros?

Cons?

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Maybe they overlooked the lack of permit because Jing is so cute?

20 hours ago, Polar Bear said:

Wow, well done. Did you have any issues arriving outside the official open hours for animal inspection?

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Well, let's just say I had to use some PDF software to, ahem, make it possible for me to get my dog on the plane.

I had submitted all the paperwork a number of times, and it was perfect, but BKK kept sending me an unsigned form letter stating the vax certificates were not signed. Well, yes, they were signed and in perfect order.

I was not about to lose a few thousand dollars rescheduling everything and staying in a hotel in Los Angeles for God knows how many days, so I contacted a buddy who is very computer literate and....well, use your imagination. It was a bit tense at the check-in counter....

When I got to the vet section at Belt 8 with my pup in tow, he asked for my import permit and I said I didn't have one. He frowned at me for a moment, asked for the vax and USDA docs, took them in his office and 10 minutes later came out with the permit.

I gave him 600 baht, and he, contrary to what other posters have said, gave me change.

Also, contrary to what many posters have stated, they are open 24 hours, 7 days a week. Their own website says otherwise, but they always have to have someone on duty.

As to whether or not permits really are required for pets traveling with their owners, that question remains unanswered, although my airline required it. 

But not having one after arrival at Swampy did not present a problem, though I would not recommend my tactic to anyone. I was half expecting the Boys in Brown to be waiting to drag me and my pup off to the Greybar Hotel.

All's well that ends well. 

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Got in without a permit.....

Too tired to write more at the moment, but little Jing is safe and sound and probably already asleep after her arduous trip.

Now it's my turn.

9 hours ago, Salerno said:

@HeijoshinCool

 

Another report (posted 2 days ago) in that FB group I posted a link to seems to suggest she did it on arrival:

 

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They refused to allow me on the plane without an Import Certificate, so I had to produce one.

Having said that, I am currently sitting in a transit airport. My pup is downstairs.

I'll post more once I'm in LOS.

There is much unnecessary confusion surrounding this process. I do appreciate all the lengthy answers, but this post is really about one question and one only, and it is a simple yes or no answer:

Is an import certificate from BKK vets required prior to departure if the pet is traveling (with its owner) as checked baggage?

It is definitely required if the pet is traveling alone as cargo.

The rest of the process is straightforward.

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Thanks to all...........

55 minutes ago, DrJack54 said:

Old thread but might provide related information.

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I bought dogs over in 2010 and not required now. Thanks, but thread's too old. 

I need input from someone who traveled with their pet in the last few months.

No one reads the pet forum anymore, and this matter has become urgent, so I am posting here in hope of someone relating their recent experience.

I am bringing my dog into Thailand. The Thai Embassy website states the following:

4)  A Copy of the Pet Owner’s Passport
>> For those who wish to import pets into Thailand, but not travelling with them, will need to obtain an “Import Permit” before their departure by submitting an e-mail request with subject “Request an Import Permit” to email: [email protected] along with the following documents

In other words, if you are traveling with your pet, as checked baggage, the Import Permit will be issued on arrival based on presentation of proper documentation.

But now they tell me the permit is required for everyone prior to departing home country.

True or False? Will the airlines demand an import permit?

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My dong is still strong.....