claynlr

Are the 2 pages of a TM 30 printed as a front and back of 1 printer paper? Thanks

Thanks BENQ…..using an Ipad and never had a problem on old system opening the pdf’s. Maybe just need to keep trying.

I got approved email but can’t open the pdf’s….3 circles appear for a split second like it’s trying to open but doesn’t. Anyone got an idea?

I got approved but when I try to open pdf’s for printing 3 circles show for a split second but they don’t open…anyone can help?

14 minutes ago, Pib said:

2 to 8 weeks is normally how long it takes.  There must be some problem, out of the normal issue with your application.  COVID might be causing some delay, but not the amount you are experiencing.  Keep contacting Manila and be sure to ask them what specific issue is causing the long delay. 

Thanks Pib!

On 7/15/2021 at 7:39 PM, Pib said:

Not unless Baltimore asks Manila to contact you for some additional info/docs.

 

Now after Baltimore approves your application and you are drawing benefits, when you need to work a SS issue you should contact Manila for assistance as it will be faster than trying to deal with Baltimore.   Manila will be like your local SS office since Manila is responsible for countries in this part of the world.

Pib thought I would update you on this and ask a question .

After about 3-4 months of waiting on Baltimore to approve I contacted Manila by email about my situation and they promptly responded and said they would check with Baltimore. Promptly again, they emailed me that they would transfer the app to their office (Manila) and would update me.

Now it’s been 5 months since first applying for benefits. I sent an email on Monday politely asking if they could inform me approximately how long the process might take as I needed to make some financial decisions. They haven’t replied to this email though.

My question is do you or other forum members know how long approvals are taking in these covid times? I based the application date on the statement on MySocialSecurity that for most people approval would be in 2-4 weeks lol! 

7 hours ago, SAFETY FIRST said:

It's starting, the crazys are arriving.

Good old days are back. 

Lol!!

My passport # was missing a digit…..went back to Bumrangrad next day and had a new certificate in 10 minutes. Checked morprompt when back at my hotel and it was changed too.

18 minutes ago, Tracyb said:

Consider buying the basic model, iPad.  The iPad Air is more expensive than the basic iPad and will probably meet your needs if you’re a basic user.  Check out the specs, look at the iPad and compare it to the iPad Air.  You’ll save a lot of baht!

 

I use the iPad and it does everything I need.  

I agree Tracy.

19 hours ago, jak2002003 said:

Anything you should know?.....

 

They are overpriced.

 

They are liable to break and need repairs after a few months.

 

But you will have the trendy apply symbol on it and be in fashion. 

I’ve had an Ipad 3 for maybe 8 years and an Ipad 5 for 5 years….never had to repair anything.

15 hours ago, andychk said:

 

Needless to say there was no error,

Check carefully everyone….Bumrangrad left a number out of my passport number. Went the next day and they changed and gave me a new certificate. It was also corrected in morphrom when I checked later.

I get to the first info page and fill out, do the captcha number and hit submit. Then get the report to immigration instead of the second info page…last report I was able to do online ok…frustrating 

Thanks so much Farang….just downloaded on my iPhone. I got my first Phizer yesterday at Bumrangrad and they gave me a card to show at my second jab in 3 weeks. This card had a 600000 number that I entered along with my phone # and was able to see all info about my jab yesterday.

Very good experience yesterday….in and out in 1 hour including the 30 minute wait time after the shot. Only bummer was traveling 4 hours each way from Kamphaeng Phet…..damn, bkk is a ghost town, no traffic which was great for this trip.

By the way, I was registered on both expatvac and Bumrangrad.

On 7/15/2021 at 7:39 PM, Pib said:

Not unless Baltimore asks Manila to contact you for some additional info/docs.

 

Now after Baltimore approves your application and you are drawing benefits, when you need to work a SS issue you should contact Manila for assistance as it will be faster than trying to deal with Baltimore.   Manila will be like your local SS office since Manila is responsible for countries in this part of the world.

Thanks Pib…you’re the greatest!

1 minute ago, claynlr said:

I think about 2 weeks but they sent for free

It came fedex….After I called for replacement I wated a couple of days and called them back for a tracking #

On 7/8/2021 at 6:45 PM, BananaBandit said:

 

How long did it take for your replacement card to arrive in Thailand?

 

In case it helps to clarify, I chose the mailing option that costs $15. 

 

I wonder if COVID-related issues will delay things.

I think about 2 weeks but they sent for free

Hello gentlemen-

I applied for SS on July 1 on “my social security” account. It is being reviewed and is on step 2 of 3, as I just checked the status online. It is being reviewed by the Baltimore office for approval.

I was going to use my US address but changed to my Thai address because of some wording on the application about not being in the States for 30 continuous days. My benefits will go into my US Schwab account.

Do you think Manila will have to be involved since I used my Thai address?

On 7/4/2021 at 6:37 PM, konaboy said:

To; Dart 12

Social Security Benefits

If you are an American I think she has to live in the US for 5 years to be able to get benefits when you pass.

Robert Duval……just finished watching Lonesome Dove for the umpteenth time.

Getting tired of instant coffee but know nothing about the machines that you add beans to and it grinds them. Doesn’t really have to do latte, cappuccino, etc. If it’s tasty I like it plain black.

Can the TV coffee connoisseurs advise?

Just now, claynlr said:

My experience is you need to do 14-15 days before it is due. If I waited until a week or shorter it wouldn’t take.

I put notices on my iPad to notify me when 15 days before

My experience is you need to do 14-15 days before it is due. If I waited until a week or shorter it wouldn’t take.

3 hours ago, Sheryl said:

 

Visa status is irrelevant. Anyone who is in Thailand, can register.

 

Which vaccine you will get will depend on your age/risk category and also what is in stock which in turn will vary over time.

 

In June, they will at best have only enough AZ for the over 60's, everyone else will be Sinvac.

 

AZ stocks should gradually rise after that.

 

Not all provinces are doing registration.  Mine just announced that exisiting appointments made via Mor Prom will be ignored and it will just be walk in, first come/first serve.

 

Since I spent a full day and burned many irreplacable brain cells registering through Mor Prom, I'm not too happy about this. It will be chaotic and crowded and I'll end up behind peopekl whose appointment dates were much later than mine. 

 

But this is in my province, others may do it differently. The "guidance" (sic) from central levels has been so poor and contradictory that increasingly local officials are deciding their own approaches.

Hi  my dear Sheryl, always a voice of calm…..I am in Kamphaeng Phet anda group of about 7-8 people from the local hospital (so my GF tells me) came by about 2 weeks ago to register the household….they wanted my passport only and ,after I asked said it would be they said Phizer…end of report, let me swap some flies geeeeezzzz!

2 hours ago, BananaBandit said:

 

If I tell a bank, say Charles Schwab, to send my new debit card to my Thai address....do I risk having them suspend my account for no longer residing in the USA?   

 

Or, at worst, would the bank just insist on sending my new card to a US address?

 

 

 

Does the activation always have to involve phone verification?

Schwab has sent me 2 replacement cards in the last 6 months that the atm ate....one my fault and one atm’s fault, to my Thai address though I have an address in the USA.