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My Skype account is funded and I use it regularly to call other 1-800 numbers with no problem. I have called after 8:00 p.m. Thailand time and still received the "only automated systems are available" message. I can't figure out why I am not getting through.

How can I call the IRS 1-800 toll-free from Thailand? I am using Skype on a PC. I know that I am supposed to call during "local time" hours, but how does that translate time wise for us living here in Thailand? I called at 6, 7, and 8 pm Thai time, but keep getting that they're closed and only automated services are available. I have the "267-941-1000 Monday through Friday from 6am to 8pm Eastern time" info, but it's NOT toll free. Thanks

Yes Schwab reimburses, but I find the cash advance most convenient and can get large sums of money rather than withdrawing many many times from the ATM machine

Yes, it is a debit card. Do you have a link to this information?

Yes, I believe they actually tried the card.

I did not try the ATM machine as I like to withdraw one large amount rather than many smaller ATM machine withdrawals

Went to Bangkok Bank to use my Schwab debit card for a Cash Advance only to be told that my card no longer worked in their system. I have used this card before with no hassles. Has anyone else encountered this problem and is there a fix for it? If there has been a previous thread regarding this topic please leave a link. I searched and could not find one.

Any suggested alternative?

Thank you for this response. You state "EMS will not send to US PO box address anymore" - but the envelope has already been sent and arrived at "Inward Office of Exchange (United States) International - USJFKA". It just hasn't moved since. And, do you have more information on the "Alternative was a Thailand Post option (almost as expensive)" - name in Thai, etc?

I sent my 1040 and enclosed check to the IRS via EMS registered mail (not the 2-day mail) on March 20th. It arrived April 02 at the "Arrival at Inward Office of Exchange (United States) International - USJFKA" - and since then, NOTHING. The check has not cleared my bank. Anybody else have their registered mail stuck there? What happened? <Not sure if this is the right forum or not - please move if necessary. Thanks>

I believe you posted on my previous post about Thailand not being listed as a country. How did you resolve that?

When paying your passport renewal fee online it seems some links to Pay.Gov do NOT list Thailand as a country option. I just used: https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/104/1156527186/ and it worked, listing Thailand, along with virtually all other countries.

I encountered same problem. Use this URL: https://www.pay.gov/public/form/entry/104/1156527186/ It worked for me on Jan 14, 2024.

Thanks for your clarifications. Noted only one DS 82 needed. On the Checklist page it states: Checklist must be completed and included in the package Current passport book and/or passport card (if applicable) Required, NO EXCEPTIONS & one clear photocopy of bio-data page (my emphasis) <<https://th.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/checklist-DS82-by-mail-online-payment_-passport-card-included-1080.pdf>> Is this information incorrect? The checklist does NOT need to be included in the package, nor a copy of the passport "Bio" page? Thanks.

Time to renew my American passport. Last time done at Pattaya outreach and so simple - but, times have changed. I'm trying to see if I've got the new process right. So, yeah, I'm trying to summarize the 9-step process outlined here: <<https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/instructions-for-ds-82-processing-by-mail-and-online-fee-payment-for-u-s-citizens-residing-in-thailand/>> I read lots of the previous Aseannow threads - thanks to all! Seems like here's the deal. - Pay the U$130 passport fee online via US.pay.gov - The return envelope is done through the Thailand Post Courier Pass Back online services and paid online, too <<https://www.thailandpostmart.com/product/1013460000929/Courier-Pass-Back-envelope/>> Then send to US BKK embassy via EMS or Courier service: - Old Passport - TWO DS 82 Passport renewal forms - ONE copy of Passport front page, i.e. bio page - 2 passport sized photos - Printed receipt of the Passport fee that comes via email - Printed receipt of the "return envelope" fee that is also sent via email - The printed BKK Embassy Passport renewal "Checklist" form - DS82 Have I got this right? Am I forgetting anything?