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Received by STEP email today.
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It is the 245th birthday for the USA.
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1 hour ago, Natai Beach said:
That’s not right.
Perhaps not a airport but a airstrip was built.
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Our attendance at the ceremony is in then news now.
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It is also to honor Little Mother Ubon who aided prisoners of war in a interment camp here in Ubon Ratchaithani. We will be participating in a wreath laying ceremony.
About Little Mother Ubon
In 1945, some residents of Ubon Ratchathani (Ubon) risked their lives to help exhausted & sick Allied prisoners of war. After the war, some of the ex-prisoners paid to build the Monument of Merit to thank Ubon people for their humanity & kindness.
The Japanese army used Allied & Asian prisoners to build the terrible “Death Railway” which ran from Thailand to Burma (‘Bridge on the River Kwai’ movie). The food was so bad and the work was so hard that many of the prisoners died.
Most of the prisoners who perished were Asian, about 90,000; however, nobody knows the exact number. The Japanese used whole Tamil-Indian families from Malaysia to work on the Death Railway. Many of the Asian prisoners also came from China and Myanmar (Burma). Many of those were worked & died were women and children.
Approximately 16,000 of the 60,000 Western prisoners who worked on the Death Railway died while in internment. Those western prisoners who perished include 6,318 from Britain; 2,815 from Australia; 2,490 from Holland; and 4,377 from the USA. Many other prisoners died later from illnesses contracted during their imprisonment. The deaths were not accidents! As the railroad needed to be built fast, the prisoners worked without adequate food, rest, or medical care. They worked until they dropped. New slaves replaced the dead.The Japanese army brought the last of the Allied prisoners in Thailand to Ubon. The guards threatened the local Ubon people not to give aid to the prisoners, but many Thais bravely tried to help when they could. Survivors told about one Thai woman and her daughter, ‘Little Mother Ubon.’ Even though the prisoners were strangers, Mother Ubon and her daughter repeatedly came to the camp to give fruit to the starving men. This showed great bravery and compassion,
A Thai officer fighting with the allies marched into Ubon in 1945 & finally freed the prisoners.Flier from the organizers of the ceremony.
Download Flier: Remember Day Nov 2020 Flyer.pdf
Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/ubKZFuSsjN82 GPS: 15.230841, 104.858398
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Serval of our members were stationed here at the Air Base.
There is Facebook group called Ubon Vets. Some them have researched the history of the base.
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Ray Withnall was a guest at one our meetings here in Ubon and gave a presentation about his research and history of the airfield.
He has put a lot of time and effort in researching all POW camps and their history here during WW2.
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Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) Information for 2020
Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 69 million Americans will increase 1.6 percent in 2020.
The 1.6 percent cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) will begin with benefits payable to more than 63 million Social Security beneficiaries in January 2020. Increased payments to more than 8 million SSI beneficiaries will begin on December 31, 2019. (Note: some people receive both Social Security and SSI benefits)
Read more about the Social Security Cost-of-Living adjustment for 2020.
The maximum amount of earnings subject to the Social Security tax (taxable maximum) will increase to $137,700.
The earnings limit for workers who are younger than "full" retirement age (age 66 for people born in 1943 through 1954) will increase to $18,240. (We deduct $1 from benefits for each $2 earned over $18,240.)
The earnings limit for people turning 66 in 2020 will increase to $48,600. (We deduct $1 from benefits for each $3 earned over $48,600 until the month the worker turns age 66.)
There is no limit on earnings for workers who are "full" retirement age or older for the entire year.
Source: https://www.ssa.gov/news/cola/
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Received this in a STEP email. I assume it is intended for those needing income Affidavits.
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to offer a full-day of notarial services.
Date: December 20, 2018.
Time: 0730-1400
Place: US Embassy Bangkok 95 Wireless Road, Bangkok
There will be approximately 400 notarial appointments available. All services will be provided by appointment only. Please visit us here to make an appointment.
Fees for notary services are $50.00 USD or 1700 Thai Baht per notarial stamp.
To expedite your service, please bring exact change or consider paying by credit card to facilitate the movement of people through their appointments.
Please arrive with your passport, a copy of your passport and documents filled-out completely, correctly, and NOT signed. Documents can be accessed through these links: Notary– including Income Affidavits
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Just posted this in the Pattaya forum.
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Received in STEP email.
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Pattaya.
Date: Wednesday December 12, 2018
Time: 10:00AM to NOON
Venue: Dusit Thani Pattaya HotelAddress: 240/2 Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150, Thailand
Hotel phone: +66 (0) 3842 5611
Website: https://www.dusit.com/dusitthani/pattaya/location
Email: [email protected]
No appointment necessary, services are provided on a first come – first serve basis.
To expedite your service, please consider arriving with your documents filled-out completely, correctly, and NOT signed. Documents, forms and applications can be accessed by clicking on any of the below listed links.
SERVICES OFFERED AND OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES ON 12 DECEMBER 2018
· 3,740 THB- Renewal of adult passports
· 3,910 THB- Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports
· 4,930 THB- Renewal of first adult passports
· 4,930 THB- Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports
· 3,910 THB- Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports
· 1020 THB- Adult passport card
· 510 THB- Minor passport card
· 1,700 THB (per notary stamp) – Notary– including Income Affidavits
Above fees are based on an exchange rate of 34 THB to 1 USD
PLEASE NOTE: You must bring copies of your passport bio-data page and each supplementary document required with a passport application per the online instructions. Please follow all relevant passport renewal instructions according to above links. Original documents will be returned to the applicant, however, the copies will not.
IMPORTANT: For applications on behalf of minors, the child and both parents must appear in-person.
PAYMENT METHOD
Please be advised the U.S. embassy will no longer accept cash (U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht) at Outreach Events for American Citizen Services. This is a worldwide policy, and no exceptions can be considered, please see the No Cash Announcement.
All payments at U.S. Embassy Outreach Events must be made in the form of a BANK DRAFT.
All BANK DRAFTS must be:
· Purchased from Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, or Siam Commercial Bank (SCB). (There is no need to have an account at the bank to purchase a bank draft) (Kasikorn Bank calls a “Bank Draft” a “Bill of Exchange”)
· Made out to “American Embassy Bangkok.” (No variations, errors, or typos are permitted. Do not write on or make any markings on the bank draft.)
· In the exact amount of Thai Baht (THB) for your total service.
· Submitted at the time of service.
· Issued within the last six months. You can show this to the bank:
ลูกค้าท่านนี้ต้องการซื้อแบงค์ดร๊าฟ(สกุลเงินบาทเท่านั้น)
โดยจำนวนเงินอ้างอิงตามอัตราแลกเปลี่ยนของสถานทูต
และระบุสั่งจ่ายถึง “American Embassy Bangkok”
รบกวนช่วยอำนวยความสะดวกให้ด้วยค่ะ
Fees and exchange rates are included in individual outreach announcements and posted on our website.
Please note:
· Cashiers’ checks, personal checks, cash, credit cards, bank drafts from any bank other than Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, SCB or any other form of payment will not be accepted.
· The Bank Draft requirement only applies to Consular Outreach Events and mail-in passport renewal services. U.S. Embassy Bangkok and Consulate Chiang Mai will continue to accept payments made by credit card or cash (THB or USD) for services rendered on-site during normal business hours.
RETURN OF PASSPORT
The Passport Retrieval Process Has Changed! – Beginning 1 July 2018:
Passport Return by Thai Post Registered Mail:
Your new passport will be sent to your mailing address in Thailand through registered mail. ACS will cancel your current passport at the time of application and return it to you.Purchase a prepaid Thai Post envelope at the outreach event for 100 THB (SEPARATE BANK DRAFT IS REQUIRED).
Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
NEARBY PARTICIPATING BANKS
Bangkok Bank
North Pattaya Branch
212/1-3 Moo5 Naklua
Banglamung
Chonburi 20150
038-498-067
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)
WongAmart Branch
500/1 Moo5
Nong Phrue Sub District
Chonburi 20260
038-413-376
038-413-598
Kasikorn Bank
Pattaya –Naklua Branch
157/140-141 Moo 5
Nong Pru Bang Lamung
Chonburi 20150
038-420-960
You may use any branch of the three participating banks. The above branches are suggested since they are near the venue.
SPECIAL NOTES:
CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD AND AUTHENTICATION OF SIGNATURE SERVICES CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS.
We are no longer able to assist with Social Security inquiries, applications and/or claims. As of October 1, 2017 all beneficiaries and applicants living in Thailand must direct all questions regarding Social Security to SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines at [email protected]. Please visit http://www.ssa.gov for more Social Security information.
For information on U.S. Citizen Services please see http://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/
Follow us on Twitter by searching our username @ACSBKK.
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Just started this topic in the Phuket forum.
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See this topic in the Phuket forum.
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Just received this STEP email.
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Phuket.
Date: November 29, 2018
Time: 12:00pm–3:00pm
Venue: Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, Novotel Phuket Resort
Address: 89 Rat-Uthid 200 Pee Road, Patong, Kathu, 83150 PHUKET THAILANDHotel phone: +66 (0) 76 380 555
Email: [email protected] novotel.com accorhotels.com
No appointment necessary, services are provided on a first come – first serve basis.
To expedite your service, please arrive with your documents filled-out completely, correctly, and NOT signed. Documents, forms and applications can be accessed by clicking on any of the below listed links.
SERVICES OFFERED AND OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES ON 5 July 2018
- 3,740 THB- Renewal of adult passports
- 3,910 THB- Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports
- 4,930 THB- Renewal of first adult passports
- 4,930 THB- Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports
- 3,910 THB- Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports
- 1020 THB- Adult passport card
- 510 THB- Minor passport card
- 1,700 THB (per notary stamp) – Notary– including Income Affidavits
Above fees are based on an exchange rate of 34 THB to 1 USD
PLEASE NOTE: You must bring copies of your passport bio-data page and each supplementary document required with a passport application per the online instructions. Please follow all relevant passport renewal instructions according to above links. Original documents will be returned to the applicant, however, the copies will not.
IMPORTANT: For applications on behalf of minors, the child and both parents must appear in person.
PAYMENT METHOD
Please be advised the U.S. embassy does not accept credit cards and will no longer accept cash (U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht) at outreach events for American Citizen Services. This is a worldwide policy, and no exceptions can be considered, please see the No Cash Announcement.
All payments at U.S. Embassy outreach event must be made in the form of a BANK DRAFT.
All Bank Drafts must be:
- Purchased from Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, or Siam Commercial Bank (SCB). (There is no need to have an account at the bank to purchase a bank draft) (Kasikorn Bank calls a “Bank Draft” a “Bill of Exchange”).
- Made out to “American Embassy Bangkok.” (No variations, errors, or typos are permitted. Do not write on or make any markings on the bank draft.)
- In the exact amount of Thai Baht (THB) for your total service.
- At the official embassy exchange rate at the time of the outreach.
- Fees and exchange rates are included in individual outreach announcements and posted on our website.
- Submitted at the time of service.
- Issued within the last six months.
- You can show below information to the bank:
ลูกค้าท่านนี้ต้องการซื้อแบงค์ดร๊าฟ(สกุลเงินบาทเท่านั้น)
โดยจำนวนเงินอ้างอิงตามอัตราแลกเปลี่ยนของสถานทูต
และระบุสั่งจ่ายถึง “American Embassy Bangkok”
รบกวนช่วยอำนวยความสะดวกให้ด้วยค่ะDelivery Service: You must purchase and submit a separate 100 THB bank draft. Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
Please note:
- Cashiers’ checks, personal checks, cash, credit or any other form of payment will not be accepted.
- Bank Draft requirement only applies to Consular Outreach Events. Services rendered during normal business hours at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok or the Consulate in Chiang Mai will continue to accept payments made by credit card or cash (THB or USD).
RETURN OF PASSPORT
The Passport Retrieval Process Has Changed! – Beginning 1 July 2018:
Passport Return by Thai Post Registered Mail:
Your new passport will be sent to your mailing address in Thailand through registered mail. ACS will cancel your current passport at the time of application and return it to you.Purchase a prepaid Thai Post envelope at the outreach event for 100 THB (SEPARATE BANK DRAFT IS REQUIRED).
Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
NEARBY PARTICIPATING BANKS:
Bangkok Bank
147 Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Rd
Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu
Chang Wat, Phuket 83150
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)
Jungceylon Shopping Center
Patong Beach, Phuket 83150
Kasikorn Bank
Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Rd
Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu
Chang Wat, Phuket 83150
You may use any branch of the three participating banks. The above branches are suggested since they are near the venue.
SPECIAL NOTES
CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD AND AUTHENTICATION OF SIGNATURE SERVICES CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS.
Starting on October 1, 2017, all beneficiaries and applicants living in Thailand must direct all questions regarding Social Security to SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines at [email protected]. Please visit http://www.ssa.gov for more Social Security information.
For other outreach dates and locations please see http://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/consular-outreach/
For information on US Citizen Services please see http://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/
For questions please email [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter by searching our username @ACSBKK.
The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Bangkok Field Office is pleased to join our Embassy colleagues at November’s Consular Outreach event in Phuket.
The following USCIS services will be available:
· Review and accept I-130 relative petitions
· Respond to case-specific inquiries for applications pending with the USCIS Bangkok office
· Accept I-407 to record abandonment of Lawful Permanent Resident (LPR: green card holder) status
· Answer general USCIS-related questions: petitioning for family members; the impact of international travel on LPR status, etc.
· Provide information about the international adoptions process
· Provide information about expedited naturalization for spouses of US citizens with qualifying employment
· Taking fingerprints related to an application or petition that is pending with USCIS
To expedite your service, please arrive with your documents filled-out completely and correctly. Forms, filing instructions and other USCIS-specific information can be found on the USCIS Bangkok website.
Please note that fee payment must be transacted in accordance with U.S. Embassy outreach event procedures.
For questions please email [email protected]
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16 hours ago, CALSinCM said:
And as such they completely ignore those of us who served our country faithfully during the limited periods of time that the US was not at war. Ask the US government the status of US vets who served between the Vietnam War and the First Gulf War.
That may well change soon dependent upon the US congress allowing a change to the charter.
The executive committee of the AL recently approved 2 resolutions to request congress to change it to where anybody that has served in the US military is eligible for membership.
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It is also to honor Little Mother Ubon who aided prisoners of war in a interment camp here in Ubon Ratchaithani. We will be participating in a wreath laying ceremony.
About Little Mother Ubon
In 1945, some residents of Ubon Ratchathani (Ubon) risked their lives to help exhausted & sick Allied prisoners of war. After the war, some of the ex-prisoners paid to build the Monument of Merit to thank Ubon people for their humanity & kindness.
The Japanese army used Allied & Asian prisoners to build the terrible “Death Railway” which ran from Thailand to Burma (‘Bridge on the River Kwai’ movie). The food was so bad and the work was so hard that many of the prisoners died.
Most of the prisoners who perished were Asian, about 90,000; however, nobody knows the exact number. The Japanese used whole Tamil-Indian families from Malaysia to work on the Death Railway. Many of the Asian prisoners also came from China and Myanmar (Burma). Many of those were worked & died were women and children.
Approximately 16,000 of the 60,000 Western prisoners who worked on the Death Railway died while in internment. Those western prisoners who perished include 6,318 from Britain; 2,815 from Australia; 2,490 from Holland; and 4,377 from the USA. Many other prisoners died later from illnesses contracted during their imprisonment. The deaths were not accidents! As the railroad needed to be built fast, the prisoners worked without adequate food, rest, or medical care. They worked until they dropped. New slaves replaced the dead.The Japanese army brought the last of the Allied prisoners in Thailand to Ubon. The guards threatened the local Ubon people not to give aid to the prisoners, but many Thais bravely tried to help when they could. Survivors told about one Thai woman and her daughter, ‘Little Mother Ubon.’ Even though the prisoners were strangers, Mother Ubon and her daughter repeatedly came to the camp to give fruit to the starving men. This showed great bravery and compassion,
A Thai officer fighting with the allies marched into Ubon in 1945 & finally freed the prisoners.Flier from the organizers of the ceremony.
Download Flier: Remembrance Day 2018.pdf
Google map: https://goo.gl/maps/ubKZFuSsjN82 GPS: 15.230841, 104.858398
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Just got his in an STEP email.
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Udon Thani.
Date: 7 November 2018
Time: 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Venue: Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani
Address: 277/1 Prajaksillapakhom Road, Amphur Muang, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand
Hotel phone: +66 (0) 4234 3555E-mail: [email protected]
No appointment necessary, services are provided on a first come – first serve basis.
To expedite your service, please consider arriving with your documents filled-out completely, correctly, and NOT signed. Documents, forms and applications can be accessed by clicking on any of the below listed links.
SERVICES OFFERED AND OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES ON 7 NOVEMBER 2018
- 3,740 THB- Renewal of adult passports
- 3910 THB- Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports
- 4930 THB- Renewal of first adult passports
- 4930 THB- Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports
- 3910 THB- Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports
- 1,020 THB- Adult passport card
- 510 THB- Minor passport card
- 1,700 THB (per notary stamp) – Notary– including Income Affidavits
Above fees are based on an exchange rate of 34 THB to 1 USD
PLEASE NOTE: You must bring copies of your passport bio data page and supplementary documents requested with the application per the online instructions. These copies will not be returned to you.
IMPORTANT: For applications on behalf of minors, the child and both parents must appear in person.
PAYMENT METHOD
Please be advised the U.S. embassy will no longer accept cash (U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht) at Outreach Events for American Citizen Services. This is a worldwide policy, and no exceptions can be considered, please see the No Cash Announcement.
All payments at U.S. Embassy Outreach Events must be made in the form of a BANK DRAFT.
All Bank Drafts must be:
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Purchased from Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, or Siam Commercial Bank (SCB).
- You do not need an account at the bank to purchase a bank draft.
- Kasikorn Bank calls a “bank draft” a “Bill of Exchange.”
- Drafts from banks other than those listed above cannot be accepted
- Purchased in advance.
- Made out to “American Embassy Bangkok” (Incorrect or misspelled bank drafts cannot be accepted)
- In the exact amount of Thai Baht (THB) for your total service.
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At the official embassy exchange rate at the time of the outreach.
- Fees and exchange rates are included in individual outreach announcements and posted on our website.
- Submitted at the time of service.
- You can show below information to the bank:
ลูกค้าท่านนี้ต้องการซื้อแบงค์ดร๊าฟ (สกุลเงินบาทเท่านั้น)
ตามจำนวนเงินที่ระบุด้านหลังสั่งจ่ายถึง
“American Embassy Bangkok”
รบกวนช่วยอำนวยความสะดวกให้ด้วยค่ะDelivery Service: Thai Post will mail back passports for applicants. If you require this service, you must purchase and submit a separate 100 THB bank draft. Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
Please note:
- Cashiers’ checks, personal checks, cash, credit or any other form of payment will not be accepted.
- Bank Draft requirement only applies to Consular Outreach Events. Services rendered during normal business hours at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok or the Consulate in Chiang Mai will continue to accept payments made by credit card or cash (THB or USD).
RETURN OF PASSPORT
Please be advised all passports are now being returned by mail. To retrieve your new passport:
Purchase a prepaid Thai Post envelope at the outreach event for 100 THB (SEPARATE BANK DRAFT IS REQUIRED). Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services. Our staff will CANCEL your current passport at the outreach event. Your new passport will be returned by mail.
NEARBY PARTICIPATING BANKS:
Bangkok Bank
154 Prachak Rd, Markkaeng,
Muang, Udon Thani 41000
Tel: 042-221-505 or 042-221-556
Bangkok Bank
227 Pho Sri Rd, Markkaeng,
Muang, Udon Thani 41000
Tel: 042-221-777 or 042-221-222
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)
184 Prachak Rd, Markkaeng,
Muang, Udon Thani 41000
Tel: 042-247-720 or 042-247-725
You may use any branch of the three participating banks. The above branches are suggested since they are near the venue.
SPECIAL NOTES
CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD AND AUTHENTICATION OF SIGNATURE SERVICES CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS.
Since October 1, 2017, all beneficiaries and applicants living in Thailand must direct all questions regarding Social Security to SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines at [email protected]. Please visit http://www.ssa.gov for more Social Security information.
For other outreach dates and locations please see http://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/consular-outreach/
For information on US Citizen Services please see http://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/
For questions please email [email protected]
Follow us on Twitter by searching our username @ACSBKK.
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Just a reminder of the upcoming elections in November.
Got the this today in a STEP email today.
Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots
Embassies and consulates are not polling places. Don’t wait. Return your voted ballot right away!The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 6. U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States.
Never received your ballot? If you registered to vote and requested your absentee ballot prior to your state’s registration and absentee ballot request deadlines but have not received your ballot by October 9, you should complete and return a Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot to ensure your vote reaches election officials by your state’s deadline. If your regular ballot arrives later, go ahead and complete and return it as well. Your Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot will only be counted if your regular ballot does not reach local election officials by your state’s deadline. Your vote will not be counted twice.
Returning your ballot by mail. If you wish to send your completed ballot via mail, place your completed ballot in a U.S. postage-paid envelope addressed to your local election official. Drop it off at the Embassy or Consulate, and we’ll send it back home for you without the need to pay international postage. If you can’t visit the Embassy or Consulate in person, ask a friend or colleague drop it off for you. If it’s easier for you to use the Thai postal system, be sure to affix sufficient international postage, and allow sufficient time for international mail delivery.
You can drop off your completed ballot at U.S. Embassy Bangkok or at Consulate General Chiang Mai to be mailed. Ballots must be received at Embassy Bangkok or Consulate General Chiang Mai by October 12, 2018 in order to be mailed in time for the November 6 election.
What if I miss the above deadline? If you wish to participate in this election and have not yet sent your ballot to your local election officials by our Embassy or Consulate drop-off deadline listed above, you should consider returning your ballot to the United States via an express courier service such as FedEx, UPS, or DHL or electronically if allowed by your state. Ballots sent to local election officials via express courier service do not receive standard postmarks, so voters using this method should confirm delivery on or before November 6th prior to payment and shipment. Check your state’s voting procedures at www.FVAP.gov for guidance.
Returning your Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot by email or fax. Consult and carefully review your state’s voting procedures at www.FVAP.gov.
HELP SPREAD THE WORD ABOUT OVERSEAS VOTING. Please help spread the word to your friends, family, and colleagues that now is the time to start thinking about overseas voting. Consider posting to your Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, or other social media account that you are an active voter and will be dropping off or mailing your Federal Post Card Application or completed ballot. Use #ProudOverseasVoter to help get the word out about voting.
Have Questions? Please contact the Voting Assistance Officer at [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also contact the Federal Voting Assistance Program directly if you encounter issues with local election officials by emailing [email protected] or toll free by phone from many countries around the world.
Confirm your registration and ballot delivery online. Learn more at the Federal Voting Assistance Program's (FVAP) website at www.FVAP.gov.
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Sharing this topic posted in the Phuket forum.
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Sharing this topic posted in the Phuket Forum.
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The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Phuket.
Date: 5 July 2018
Time: 12:00pm–3:00pm
Venue: Millennium Resort Patong Phuket
Address: 199 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150Hotel phone: (66) 7 660 1999
No appointment necessary, services are provided on a first come – first serve basis.
To expedite your service, please arrive with your documents filled-out completely, correctly, and NOT signed. Documents, forms and applications can be accessed by clicking on any of the below listed links.
SERVICES OFFERED AND OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES ON 5 July 2018
· 3,630 THB- Renewal of adult passports
· 3,795 THB- Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports
· 4,785 THB- Renewal of first adult passports
· 4,785 THB- Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports
· 3,795 THB- Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports
· 990 THB- Adult passport card
· 495 THB- Minor passport card
· 1,650 THB (per notary stamp) – Notary– including Income Affidavits
Above fees are based on an exchange rate of 33 THB to 1 USD
PLEASE NOTE: You must bring copies of your passport bio-data page and each supplementary document required with a passport application per the online instructions. Please follow all relevant passport renewal instructions according to above links. Original documents will be returned to the applicant, however, the copies will not.
IMPORTANT: For applications on behalf of minors, the child and both parents must appear in person.
PAYMENT METHOD
Please be advised the U.S. embassy will no longer accept cash (U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht) at Outreach Events for American Citizen Services. This is a worldwide policy, and no exceptions can be considered, please see the No Cash Announcement.
All payments at U.S. Embassy Outreach Events must be made in the form of a BANK DRAFT.
All Bank Drafts must be:
· Purchased from Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, or Siam Commercial Bank (SCB). (There is no need to have an account at the bank to purchase a bank draft) (Kasikorn Bank calls a “Bank Draft” a “Bill of Exchange”).
· Made out to “American Embassy Bangkok.” (No variations, errors, or typos are permitted. Do not write on or make any markings on the bank draft.)
· In the exact amount of Thai Baht (THB) for your total service.
· At the official embassy exchange rate at the time of the outreach.
· Fees and exchange rates are included in individual outreach announcements and posted on our website.
· Submitted at the time of service.
· Issued within the last six months.
· You can show below information to the bank:
ลูกค้าท่านนี้ต้องการซื้อแบงค์ดร๊าฟ(สกุลเงินบาทเท่านั้น)
โดยจำนวนเงินอ้างอิงตามอัตราแลกเปลี่ยนของสถานทูต
และระบุสั่งจ่ายถึง “American Embassy Bangkok”
รบกวนช่วยอำนวยความสะดวกให้ด้วยค่ะDelivery Service: You must purchase and submit a separate 100 THB bank draft. Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
Please note:
· Cashiers’ checks, personal checks, cash, credit or any other form of payment will not be accepted.
· Bank Draft requirement only applies to Consular Outreach Events. Services rendered during normal business hours at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok or the Consulate in Chiang Mai will continue to accept payments made by credit card or cash (THB or USD).
RETURN OF PASSPORT
The Passport Retrieval Process Has Changed! – Beginning 1 July 2018:
Passport Return by Thai Post Registered Mail:
Your new passport will be sent to your mailing address in Thailand through registered mail. ACS will cancel your current passport at the time of application and return it to you.Purchase a prepaid Thai Post envelope at the outreach event for 100 THB (SEPARATE BANK DRAFT IS REQUIRED). Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
NEARBY PARTICIPATING BANKS:
Bangkok Bank
147 Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Rd
Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu
Chang Wat, Phuket 83150
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)
Jungceylon Shopping Center
Patong Beach, Phuket 83150
Kasikorn Bank
Thanon Ratuthit Songroipi Rd
Tambon Patong, Amphoe Kathu
Chang Wat, Phuket 83150
You may use any branch of the three participating banks. The above branches are suggested since they are near the venue.
SPECIAL NOTES
CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD AND AUTHENTICATION OF SIGNATURE SERVICES CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS.
Starting on October 1, 2017, all beneficiaries and applicants living in Thailand must direct all questions regarding Social Security to SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines at [email protected]. Please visit http://www.ssa.gov for more Social Security information.
For other outreach dates and locations please see http://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/consular-outreach/
For information on US Citizen Services please see http://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/
For questions please email [email protected]
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