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Hopefully, this won't be our last Social Security payment tomorrow. I filed my 2024 return last week, hope to get my refund before Elon impounds it. Top Treasury official retires over DOGE request for access to payment systems David Lebryk, a top Treasury Department nonpolitical career official, retired Friday after clashing with Elon Musk allies over government payment systems, a source familiar with the matter told The Hill on condition of anonymity. The Washington Post first reported on Lebryk’s departure, citing people with knowledge of the matter. Upon his inauguration, President Trump had appointed Lebryk acting Treasury secretary while nominee Scott Bessent was waiting to be confirmed. The systems control $6 trillion annually, distributed as Social Security, Medicare, salaries for federal workers, payments to government contractors, payments to grant recipients and tax refunds. https://thehill.com/homenews/administration/5119996-david-lebryk-retirement-treasury-doge-musk/

Google: kasikorn bank trade Finance international remittance site:aseannow.com https://aseannow.com/topic/1337392-your-recent-experiences-with-wise-to-kasikorn/

On the plus side, SNL won't be using Melissa McCarthy to portray the WH Press Secretary.

This should lower the price of eggs.

I couldn't find any details on this incident, most of the "articles" seem identical. It's not even clear it was a THAI Airways flight, just a When the national carrier is mentioned it is almost always as THAI Airways. And the Taiwan-BKK emergency door incident clearly mentions this was a TG flight, "A harrowing incident occurred on board Thai Airways flight TG637 when a Thai worker returning from Taiwan reportedly became delusional and attempted to open the emergency exit mid-flight"

It looks like Deputy Prime Minister Phumtham Wechayachai needed some help getting his pole in the hole. "Seal Stop Safe"? Seriously? Infantile at best. And precursor outflows from Thailand.

Seems like they could generate a list daily of those folks who overstayed, and their current location (TM30), push it out to every Imm/RTP officer, and have them check in on 10 or so each day. But I suspect that dealing with the paperwork/logistics/storage would overwhelm the system, so they just do their job once a month in a 'crackdown'.

https://aseannow.com/topic/1345554-any-recent-changes-to-the-tm30-document/ Changed early December 2024.

In cases like this, where does Immigration (physical address) think you live? Did you file a TM27/28 to change your address? Do your 90-day reports reflect your Chiang Mai address? Does your TM30 reflect your Chiang Mai address? I think the retirement extension is extremely safe, but if I had filed a wrongful report (TM47, TM30) it might be less safe.

My best guess is that you can send your renewal package to the USEMB BKK via ThaiPost EMS or DHL. But for the return you still need to purchase the 100 baht ThaiPost Mart 'package'. Step 8: Mail all the items listed above to the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok. You must mail your DS-82 passport renewal package to U.S. Embassy Bangkok per the address below via one of the following couriers (Thailand Post and DHL) or else your package will be rejected. Please ensure that you receive a tracking number from the courier for your mailed package. Do not send packages to the U.S. Consulate Chiang Mai, only the U.S. Embassy Bangkok processes mail-in passport renewals. 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 the OP's 'idea' as making a 400k/800k-supporting remittance tax-exempt irrespective of tax residency/pre-2024 'savings'. Your strategies are good work-arounds.

I can't see this exemption being allowed. It's a bit like the condo funding. Adding exemptions just for foreigners (parked visa money, condo purchases) seems unlikely.

Once a year I'd pay for a SWIFT transfer. It's $45 at BofA, and 500 baht at BBL THL at the TT rate. AFAIK, you can transfer $9,000 via SWIFT or ACH (domestic), but check with BofA on limits. the $3,500 limit is just for Zelle. Maybe check out Scwab and Fidelity for brokerage/IRA.

I think that $3,500 limit is when using Zelle. I don't think WISE supports/accepts Zelle transfers. You can fund a WISE transfer with a ACH transfer from BofA. You may have to use PLAID. I did. What are you trying to do? Exactly?

Perfect Storm. Ultra Peak Season CNY Free Fare Large luggage Strollers Managing the free fares means handing out cards, which adds a bit to the confusion. I would just open the gates. Takes longer at each stop for folks to get off/on. Should just be this week through Friday.

Shortest meeting ever?

Note that the Airport Rail Link is very busy, and air travelers are advised to add an extra 20-30 minutes to their journey to the airport.

Huge run at the supermarket for fresh fruit, especially oranges.

Methamphetamine. Amazingly it seems like more than year since we've seen a "man goes crazy on cannabis" story. "Italian man in Pattaya throws refrigerator off balcony". May 2023.

High season, big luggage and strollers, and CNY. Now free rides. BTS/MRT easily the busiest I've ever seen (Monday). Challenging to get on/off a train, dwell times must be double. Trains backed up.

Shrimp Buffet Red Alert. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhTAtJSZkrc

Emirates EK 374 diverted from BKK to DMK yesterday due to poor visibility. Plane-spotting challenging.

Visibility is very bad at both DMK and BKK this morning. A few flights inbound for DMK have to circle.

The Baan Eua-Athorn housing project, with 7,500 house units planned and a Bt2.5-billion budget. AKA BEA, Home with a Heart, or "One Million House Program". I think this was launched in 2003? https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/urpr/4/0/4_168/_pdf Yes, a relatively higher-than-normal level of corruption on this one. Thaksin re-recording all the old hits.

The Cabinet has decided against declaring disaster zones in Chiang Mai and Bangkok, citing concerns over potential impact on tourism The Cabinet clarified at a House meeting on Thursday that it could not declare PM2.5 disaster zones in Chiang Mai and Bangkok at this time due to concerns about potential impacts on tourism. In reply, Nattapol said that while the government recognised the severity of the issue, declaring disaster zones was a sensitive matter as it could harm tourism and the country’s reputation. He added that such a declaration will be made when necessary, but stressed the importance of careful consideration. https://www.nationthailand.com/health-wellness/40045484