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You can do it here by Thai Post. Just download the form on the link, mail it in with the completed form and you will have all your documents back within the week. I've done it before and works great. 

https://consular.mfa.go.th/th/publicservice/บริการรับรองเอกสารทางไปรษณีย์?fbclid=IwAR1cYNqMyW-KvIoAGyi3Q1GHW8_YQYLcSBw-FURgXEcaGqH5GVZtuhPNyIc

13 hours ago, Toolong said:

Genuine question as I don't know.......have they not disabled the old system? Curious as I registered today on what I assumed was the new system. 

Toolong, did you get an email back to say that your application had been approved, or did you have to log back into the site to get your answer?

If I buy a one year sim off Lazada, can I still keep my current phone number and have it transferred to the new sim at an AIS shop?

2)  difficult to get B2 visa for my spouse as she is retired without bank book or job,

If you are legally married, this shouldn't be a problem. I was married for three years in 2013 and my wife was able to get her 10 year multiple entry with no hassles. As her husband, you are allowed to write a cover letter explaining the reason for your trip, so place that letter on the front of your wife's presentation booklet wherein she makes her important documents, like your marriage certificate, available for inspection. Once the embassy staff member read my letter of introduction, the interview was cut short and she was given the visa without any further questions. 

21 hours ago, jackdd said:

While I'm in general somebody who prefers self medication and thinks doctors are a waste of time and money in many cases, I would advise against self medicating mental health issues.

With some normal illness you do obviously notice if your symptoms get better or not, or if you have any side effects and can react accordingly.

But with mental health issues you might not notice it and thus you need a professional to observe you.

I can certainly relate. A few years after moving to Thailand in 2010, I was dreadfully depressed and having trouble adapting to this culture and its people, so I went to see a psychiatrist at one of the private hospitals here in Udon Thai. After I shared my story with him, he responded by saying " don't worry....be happy...just change your attitude"! That was certainly a waste of good money. 

Whatever you do, don't get talked into taking any benzodiazepines like Alprazolam (Xanax), Diazepam (Valium) or Lorazepam (Ativan). You can easily become addicted after only 10 days, and the withdrawal symptoms from trying to wean yourself from them are horrendous. It took me 6 months before I was anywhere near normal again. 

And, the elephant in the room is......why did the Swiss guy throw the gun in a pond?

If one goes in search of happiness, that person will never be fulfilled. Happiness depends on external circumstances which are forever changing from day to day. Instead, we should strive to discover inner joy and peace which can only be found in a personal relationship with the Creator God of the universe. When we reject Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Savior, the wrath of God abides on us, and we should never expect that we can live a life that delivers any kind of happiness in a meaningful and consistent way. 

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Thedan663, I have sponsored two wives, 2 stepsons for immigration to the US and have assisted a few relatives and friends with various kinds of visas over the years. In my estimation the worse thing you can do is have her let Immigration know that she is coming to the US to be with a boyfriend. That is a dead give away red flag and she will most likely be denied immediately. There should be absolutely no mention of you. She needs to be going as a tourist with a tour plan in mind or to visit relatives who may live there. Immigration is only concerned with whether of not she will return and has something of value in Thailand which would necessitate her having to return. They have had too many bad experiences with girls going to the US to visit a boyfriend or fiancee and then running away, so she will most likely be denied right away. Money in the bank and ownership in local property is a huge plus. 

If you don't think that will work for her, then your best bet is to either come here and be legally married and then sponsor her as your wife, or apply for the fiancee visa. If you do the fiancee visa then that is the time that you will need to produce evidence of your relationship.

If she proceeds under any of those scenarios, make sure that she dresses in a professional type business suit and is very modest looking. She mustn't act afraid or intimidated and she should carry herself with great confidence. These immigration people are looking for every rat in the woodpile and they are trained to look for certain profiles and red flags. First impressions are terribly important, and she may only get one shot at it. I wish you all the best!

Perhaps someone would be kind enough to share the app or online URL so that those of us who qualify can try it out!

It's absolutely true! About 30 years ago when I used to be a heavy drinker, I combined durian with several whiskeys and soda, and the next day I woke up sicker than I have even been in my life. It was only then that I was told I shouldn't have mixed the two. My current wife says the same thing, but since I no longer drink alcohol, I don't have to worry!

19 hours ago, tlandtday said:

unfortunately we have another double standard here in thailand... basically foreigners cannot have a wallet it is closed to foreigners so any refunds with lazada are now a major major pain in the ass... better to use shoppee now i will be switching over

Put the account in your wife or girlfriend's name and you can still have the money transferred into your personal account. I never have problems in doing so.

Shannonblic, I have discussed this matter with my bank, and the branch manager suggested that I execute the bank's default Power of Attorney to give my wife my permission to access my bank account. A Power of Attorney ceases to be valid upon the death of the Grantor, but both the branch manager and the managers in Bangkok at the headquarters are the very ones who suggested that my wife go the bank immediately upon my demise and transfer the funds out of that account to her single account and DON'T MENTION THAT I AM DECEASED. Evidently this is common practice. This same manager even suggested it in a presentation of the bank's services to our city's Expat Club. 

I have heard a few other expats talk about this so-called "invisible signature" wherein the wife is placed on the account, but with no name in the book; however, I am fairly certain that they are referring to this method of POA and have simply misunderstood the bank clerk's interpretation of the process. IT'S A POA!

Shannonblic, I have discussed this matter with my bank, and the branch manager suggested that I execute the bank's default Power of Attorney to give my wife my permission to access my bank account. A Power of Attorney ceases to be valid upon the death of the Grantor, but both the branch manager and the managers in Bangkok at the headquarters are the very ones who suggested that my wife go the bank immediately upon my demise and transfer the funds out of that account to her single account and DON'T MENTION THAT I AM DECEASED. Evidently this is common practice. This same manager even suggested it in a presentation of the bank's services to our city's Expat Club. 

I have heard a few other expats talk about this so-called "invisible signature" wherein the wife is placed on the account, but with no name in the book; however, I am fairly certain that they are referring to this method of POA and have simply misunderstood the bank clerk's interpretation of the process. IT'S A POA!

Shannonblic, I have discussed this matter with my bank, and the branch manager suggested that I execute the bank's default Power of Attorney to give my wife my permission to access my bank account. A Power of Attorney ceases to be valid upon the death of the Grantor, but both the branch manager and the managers in Bangkok at the headquarters are the very ones who suggested that my wife go the bank immediately upon my demise and transfer the funds out of that account to her single account and DON'T MENTION THAT I AM DECEASED. Evidently this is common practice. This same manager even suggested it in a presentation of the bank's services to our city's Expat Club. 

I have heard a few other expats talk about this so-called "invisible signature" wherein the wife is placed on the account, but with no name in the book; however, I am fairly certain that they are referring to this method of POA and have simply misunderstood the bank clerk's interpretation of the process. IT'S A POA!

Shannonblic, I have discussed this matter with my bank, and the branch manager suggested that I execute the bank's default Power of Attorney to give my wife my permission to access my bank account. A Power of Attorney ceases to be valid upon the death of the Grantor, but both the branch manager and the managers in Bangkok at the headquarters are the very ones who suggested that my wife go the bank immediately upon my demise and transfer the funds out of that account to her single account and DON'T MENTION THAT I AM DECEASED. Evidently this is common practice. This same manager even suggested it in a presentation of the bank's services to our city's Expat Club. 

I have heard a few other expats talk about this so-called "invisible signature" wherein the wife is placed on the account, but with no name in the book; however, I am fairly certain that they are referring to this method of POA and have simply misunderstood the bank clerk's interpretation of the process. IT'S A POA!

Shannonblic, I have discussed this matter with my bank, and the branch manager suggested that I execute the bank's default Power of Attorney to give my wife my permission to access my bank account. A Power of Attorney ceases to be valid upon the death of the Grantor, but both the branch manager and the managers in Bangkok at the headquarters are the very ones who suggested that my wife go the bank immediately upon my demise and transfer the funds out of that account to her single account and DON'T MENTION THAT I AM DECEASED. Evidently this is common practice. This same manager even suggested it in a presentation of the bank's services to our city's Expat Club. 

I have heard a few other expats talk about this so-called "invisible signature" wherein the wife is placed on the account, but with no name in the book; however, I am fairly certain that they are referring to this method of POA and have simply misunderstood the bank clerk's interpretation of the process. IT'S A POA!

Shannonblic, I have discussed this matter with my bank, and the branch manager suggested that I execute the bank's default Power of Attorney to give my wife my permission to access my bank account. A Power of Attorney ceases to be valid upon the death of the Grantor, but both the branch manager and the managers in Bangkok at the headquarters are the very ones who suggested that my wife go the bank immediately upon my demise and transfer the funds out of that account to her single account and DON'T MENTION THAT I AM DECEASED. Evidently this is common practice. This same manager even suggested it in a presentation of the bank's services to our city's Expat Club. 

I have heard a few other expats talk about this so-called "invisible signature" wherein the wife is placed on the account, but with no name in the book; however, I am fairly certain that they are referring to this method of POA and have simply misunderstood the bank clerk's interpretation of the process. IT'S A POA!

I had the same problem with blood pressure and heartrate spikes, and finally determined is was related to my sleeping pills. If you're taking Diazepam, Alprazolam or Lorazepam, then you are taking a terrible habit forming benzodiazepine. Over time your body will build up a tolerance and you will need more to get the same effect. Without your realizing it, you will eventually start experiencing withdrawal symptoms from the benzos, then you will be in trouble with the symptoms you are describing. I have taken these meds for 25 years for another condition, and have had to wean myself off each of them. It took me at least 6 months in each case and the withdrawal symptoms are a nightmare. You could also be experiencing Serotonin Syndrome where your body is producing too much Serotonin and things go haywire and you get the same kinds of symptoms that you are describing. Best thing is to throw all those drugs in the garbage and give your brain a chance to heal, then your body will calm back down. It just takes time and patience, but you can do it.  

21 hours ago, Surelynot said:

Been on this for 12 years now.....tried to come off it a few times....no way.....it is as close to a miracle drug (for me) as you can get.

Can't agree more on the Omeprazole. I used it for 20 years for chronic indigestion, then I lost 35 pounds and stopped eating an evening meal except for a small portion of rolled oats with sliced fruit added at around 5 PM. You can take it one hour before your morning meal, and that may do you all day. This works by turning off your acid pumps, so it has to be taken waaaaaay before the meal in order to be effective. The local doctors will tell you to take it three times a day before meals, but that wasn't necessary for me. Once a day was enough, so experiment with it yourself. You won't find a better miracle cure for indigestion....I've tried them all. Also, cut out coffee, alcohol and spicy foods. I know that's a drastic step, but you'll be glad you did for more reasons than just indigestion. You can do it!