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A bit of a chicken/egg but you may be able to get an account at the SCB branch which your prospective employer uses. Maybe ask the prospective employer for a supporting letter. Or once you have an offer in hand you should be able to open the account.

Not sure where you got this but that may be the old procedure. When we could (optionally) go back to the ACS to pick up our new passport or buy a prepaid Thai Post EMS slip in the ACS lobby, circa 2019 I think? The new procedure is Step 8: Return envelope, an insured return envelope is required when you are applying for U.S. passport in Thailand. Please pay Thailand Post Courier Pass Back envelope fee 100THB here. (If the page appears in Thai, you may use a translate function into English at the top right corner of the page.) The fee is non-refundable and the mailing information cannot be amended after paid; ensure providing the applicant’s full name and accurate returning address on both shipping and billing address. Then, includes a payment confirmation email in your application package. An actual envelope will be delivered to U.S. Embassy in Bangkok for returning your document. The tracking number will be provided in a separate email from the vendor. You may trace your passport after the processing time has passed by using the tracking number here https://track.thailandpost.co.th/. 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/ https://th.usembassy.gov/wp-content/uploads/sites/90/checklist-DS82-by-mail-online-payment-38-THB.pdf

Royal Thai Police. The Commissioner of Immigration reports to the Commandant of Royal Thai Police.

Big Joke has been active in the Human Trafficking area for a few years. He helped "clean up" the fishing scandal a few years back. He has been sent to the U.S. to brief them on Thailand's attempts to restrict human trafficking, in hopes of getting a good TIP review. https://aseannow.com/topic/1272109-big-joke-going-after-eleven-corrupt-officials-in-multi-million-baht-illegal-fishing-case/ https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/crime/big-joke-to-visit-america-to-discuss-thailands-human-trafficking-ranking

Not really. Thai migrant workers have died in previous Hamas attacks. 2014 for example. https://embassies.gov.il/bangkok-en/NewsAndEvents/Pages/Thai-Migrant-Worker-Killed-in-Israel-by-Hamas.aspx And then there's this... https://apmigration.ilo.org/news/what-is-the-truth-about-thai-workers-deaths-in-israel The Thai government entered into an agreement with the Israeli government to supply 30,000 workers. Both governments bear some responsibility.

Rigor mortis.

Srettha needs to be careful crossing the road. Barely two months in and the globe-trotting PM seems to be on the hot seat.

Internal Security Operations Center, nee Communist Suppression Operations Command. The internal security apparatus of the Royal Thai Army. Used for political purposes entirely. They claim to no longer assassinate people, but they have lapsed. Just can't quit those 55-gallon drums. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internal_Security_Operations_Command

Indeed. Maybe whatever issues they had, have been addressed. Need to see a few more data points though, before popping the Champagne.

Yes. They, the embassy, send your new and old passports to you from Bangkok to your Thai address. That's why you buy the Thai Post EMS service for 100 baht.

I did not know this. Can you share the details on this in-flight uniform change (twice)? What do the "practical" outfits look like? Most incidents occur on take-off or landing, so being in the meet n greet attire still presents safety challenges. I guess we'll see this come January when these will be in use. THAI Unveils New Cabin Crew Uniform, a Combination of Thai Identity and Sustainability The Thai Ruean Ton, Thai national dress globally recognized for its grace for over six decades as worn by THAI flight attendants, is now weaved with synthetic thread made of recycled materials and Thai silk. The new uniform offers both aesthetic and utility purposes as it is easier for looking after and flexier in wearing and has passed the safety standards. The Thai Ruean Ton uniform with this new material will be worn by female flight attendants and to be witnessed onboard and elsewhere from 1 January 2024. https://www.thaiairways.com/sites/en/news/news_announcement/news_detail/from_purple_to_purpose.page Synthetic thread made with recycled materials. Hopefully, the flammability test results were acceptable.

Agreed. Seems odd for the Deputy PM/Minister of the Interior to delegate the strong-arming of families to Provincial authorities (Influential people)? I think the government is going to have to incentivize people to return. Debt (on money borrowed to facilitate transport and kick-backs) forgiveness. Lump sum payment. Offer of a job/training.

Rumor is that a full pardon will be granted on Father's Day, 5 December.

The second paragraph of the article So how could she become PM without the support of the Senate now? (Assumes Srettha resigns, not likely unless someone puts a gun to his head.)

Tons of videos online https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5metCpaauMo

https://www.facebook.com/happyCandyAfterdark/ Doesn't seem very active? I think you'll have to do your own research. Visit some of the larger shops, if you can. Start searching on FB and LINE. Eventually, the algorithm will feed you good options. There are fake gummies, import gummies, and locally produced gummies. Do you have a price-point or budget? Any idea on your dosage? I follow quite a few outlets (~ 45 ish) on LINE, maybe five or so carry gummies. They are all imported, and not cheap. Example 1,000 mg per box, 10 pieces per box, 2,200 baht per box.Wide choice of six+ in each Indica, Hybrid and Sativa. If there were some silver bullet someone would have shared it here by now.

https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/processing-times.html I simply offered my guess on interpreting the status message you obtained when checking within the U.S. site. I think (again my conjecture) that passport renewals submitted by Embassies get put into the "expedited" category. I could be wrong, I often am. I have not renewed my passport recently, but I will be doing so soon. Hence I follow this subject quite closely here and on FB. Most recent first-hand reports are in the five to six-week range, door-to-door.

Wow! Srettha is already being considered for being thrown under the bus. It's only been two months, but he clearly is in way over his head, and as is evident by Anutin's subtle jibe, Sethha has little/no power. Just another few weeks for this bird to brown, then he's cooked.

I think that service estimate is for renewals made within the U.S. with no expediting. Seen quotes of that being up to 13 weeks now. USEMBBKK says: You can prepare your passport application package at any time and the process may take up to six to eight weeks from the date we receive your application to when you receive your new passport book by mail. https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/adult-passport-renew/ Lots of experiences shared here, recent reports are in the five to six week range. In the many great threads on this topic here, unfortunately scattered across many sub-forums so a search is useful, most seem to get through the mail-in process without any challenging "loops". Start 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/ The photo requirements are clearly stated. The biggest challenges for folks here seem to be payment for the passport and payment for the return EMS. So do a bit of research on those challenges, specifically get registered with pay.gov (can be done via id.me optionally) and the EMS site (although you can buy the EMS "package" at a post office) as some have reported. https://www.pay.gov/public/form/start/790155895 https://www.thailandpostmart.com/product/1013460000929/

Stockfish. A staple of West African cuisine. Usually comes from Norway. I assume this gang was buying dried fish with drug money and then exporting it to Nigeria.

As long as it (TM47) matches the TM30 Address of Record you should be OK. Mine doesn't. TM30 Address of Record is in Thai, I use English on the new site/TM47 paper form.

I think your conjecture is off the mark. They used to ask for all that information with the "old"/"previous" TM30 system. Type of Visa Expire Date of Stay Point of Entry TM 6 No Relation

This is also a concern with SQ. Was an issue in the SQ 006 crash. Maybe they tear away?

OK. Get a screen grab NOW. In six days you won't be able to view/find the record.

When did you file? Within the last seven days? Where is this magnifying glass?