Tracyb

When what we need is the mass inoculation of the public.   All I hear is  Talk, talk, talk.  When are we going to get vaccine in our arms?

In the meantime.......we’re still waiting to get vaccinated.

I’m swiping left on this one.......

Where does one find the correct exchange rate to use for FBAR reporting?

You can buy latex mattress toppers at HomePro and other retail outlets right here in Thailand.  Do that.....and save the headache of taxes, duties and frustration.

At least 37 provinces have implemented entry restrictions yet the Nat’l govt has not banned travel.  Here’s part of a notice posted today by the US Embassy:

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 12, 2021) 

Location: Thailand 

Event: Inter-provincial Travel Restrictions Imposed in Various Provinces   

Although the government of the Kingdom of Thailand has not officially banned inter-provincial travel, 37 provinces have announced entry restrictions and will require those seeking entry to either monitor their health or self-quarantine for 14 days.  The Ministry of Interior has published a Thai-language summary of provincial entry restrictions at http://www.moicovid.com.  This information will be updated in real-time.   

Restrictions may be implemented with little or no advance notice and can include a thorough inspection of travelers, mandatory quarantines, or the outright prohibition on entry for non-residents.  These restrictions will make domestic travel between provinces increasingly difficult.

U.S. citizens are advised to consult relevant Thai government resources and media outlets to understand fully the requirements for entering the province(s) on a travel itinerary.   Local restrictions related to COVID-19 are changing quickly, so proactive planning is imperative.

Full retirement age for social security is no longer age 65.  
 

Here’s a link one might find helpful.....

https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/retirement/planner/agereduction.html

Your 90 day reporting period “calendar” resets on the day you obtain a new 90 day report.  You could, for example, report in for your 90 day report up to 14 days prior to the due date.  On the day you report for90 day report, your calendar resets and you become due again in 90 days.  In this case, if you do report 14 days ahead of schedule, your original report date expires and your new report date is 90 days hence. 
 

Confused yet?  Just follow the due date on all 90 day report slips.  The 90 day report is not connected to extensions of stay.

Before you buy the Samsung unit, take a look at how to access the removable air filter components.  I’ve seen some Samsung units that are ridiculously difficult to open and access once they’re installed.  The model your looking at that is on display should allow you to check this important feature.

What visa is your extension of stay based on?  What documents were needed?

Happy to hear there is no longer a need to show up at 05:00 to queue, but I think that’s been the case for a while now.  
 

Thanks for the report!

OP, when initiating the Wise transfer do you tick the box “Funds for retirement” before completing the transaction?  I discovered that this helps assure the proper bank coding when the transfer is done.

13 hours ago, gt162 said:

Turbo Tax, TaxAct, free Fed tax file all sounds good. Looking for tax software that does all the forms including FATCA, etc. I'm not qualified for free versions and have to pay.  Moved out of high tax state to no income tax state. My taxes are straight forward with pension, 1099, INT. 

 

TurboTax will accommodate your FACTA needs.  However, assuming you have more than $10k total in total on deposit at any number of bank or stock accounts you’ll need to file FBAR reports.  You can file FBAR reports yourself, online.  It’s easy.  I do mine every year.  Feel free to pm me if you want to discuss.

Great idea!  Now vehicles will be able to scream into the cities so much faster that they’ll be able to sit in traffic for longer periods when they arrive!  Brilliant!!  
 

Bonus for the police, too! Now they won’t have to make excuses for not stopping vehicles for speeding over 90 mph and handing out a ticket!  Sounds like a win-win!!

On 2/14/2021 at 9:19 AM, KannikaP said:

Any clue to that popular brand please.

3M is one I’m familiar with

I’d be out the door, heading to a hospital with cash in hand, in  heartbeat if a non Chinese vaccine was available now.  No question.

3 hours ago, apex2000 said:

What about tourists who do not have a mobile phone?

What about tourists who do not have an Internet connection to their phone?

No consideration of these people.

No problem.  They’ll have a chip implanted in their arm upon arrival.  Easy-Peasy!

Suggest you research various brands of film used for autos which may also be used for domicile windows. Various UV and Infrared light (heat) blocking specifications are available.  I would recommend installing on the interior facing side of the exterior balcony glass.  I used a very popular brand film on my west facing windows in a Bangkok condo with excellent results in heat blocking.

IMHO I think you’re playing with fire if you forego a complete medical check up at a first class hospital.  Time is of the essence.

The other 43 cities evaluated must be pretty bad!

There is a bleach based product widely available.  The name of it is Promax.  I buy mine at TOPS Supermarket.  I use it in the shower.  Works great!  Another option is to put regular laundry bleach into a spray bottle and spray it directly onto the tile and grout.  It’s 5%hypochlorite and is ok without rinsing afterwards.