David T Pike

https://edition.cnn.com/2021/10/24/health/medical-gloves-us-thailand-investigation-cmd-intl/index.html

What the heck??? ???? Who in their right mind would buy those? God knows what bacteria and virus lurk on them! The best thing you could do with those is to melt them down, recycle them... Latex cannot be recycled but nitrile can...

"Queries to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs were not immediately answered. It is unclear why a key communication delivered by the prime minister to the nation was not forwarded to foreign mission overseas." <deleted>???

My wife and I are both living together in Chiang Mai. We plan on living in Tucson where my younger Sister and my Dad now live. They have a great VA hospital where I can get the best of care at no cost to me. Being a 100% disabled Vet my wife also gets free medical and I also get free dental which I desperately need. The VA will also pay my wife 30k usd a year for being my caretaker. I can buy a house with a no down VA home loan and my credit which is excellent will finally be put to use and that is moot over here... So it will be a win win to move... ???? Thanks for the well wishes... ????

We were sent a interview date when we were in Manila. We them moved here to Chiang Mai before the interview and had to get them to transfer it from the Manila Embassy to the Bangkok Embassy. When they finally got my case transferred to Bangkok, that is when we got notification that we now could schedule a interview date. Now we have to register to book a interview then see what slots are available and what dates they are available for.

Has anyone received a interview date recently? I have heard that it will take up to 10 months to get a interview date. We will register for a interview soon. We just got the green light to register. Any help would be appreciated... ????

Interesting. I guess I should get the word from the horses mouth and call immigration in Bangkok and see what they say...

This will tell you everything... Instructions and Appointment Packets The instructions below will be sent to applicants via email when their case is ready to be scheduled. Do not schedule an appointment to come for an interview unless you receive these instructions to your email for your specific case and with your case number. Appointments that are made without approval from U.S. Embassy Bangkok will be canceled. Immigrant Visa (IV) Information and Interview Instructions – previously known as Package 3 & 4 English Version (updated September 2021) (PDF 379KB) Thai Version (updated September 2021) (PDF 316KB) Fiancé(e) K Visa Information and Interview Instructions – previously known as Package 3 & 4 English Version (updated September 2021) (PDF 386KB) Thai Version (updated September 2021) (PDF 304KB) Forms and Useful Links Medical Examination Instructions (English) Updated October 1, 2021 As part of your application for a visa to enter the United States, you are required to undergo a medical examination. The following physicians have received authorization from this Embassy to conduct official medical examinations of visa applicants. Medical examinations from any other physician are not acceptable for visa application purposes. The fees listed below are for the medical examination only. You may be required to pay a separate fee for immunizations. Bangkok Nursing Home (BNH) Address: 9/1 Convent Road, Silom, Bangrak Bangkok 10500, Thailand Phone Number: (02) 686-2700 Email: [email protected] Website: www.bnhhospital.com/ Panel Physician: Dr. Kessanee Oransathienrakul Examination Fees Age Fee (THB) Under age 2 years old 4,500 2-14 years old 9,900 15-17 years old and age over 45 years old 5,200 18-24 years old 9,800 25-44 years old 5,600 Bumrungrad Hospital Address: 33 Sukhumvit Soi 3 (Soi Nana Nua), Bangkok Phone Number: (02) 667-1000 Website: www.bumrungrad.com Panel Physicians: Dr. Watcharaphong Saechere Dr. Wiwat Wongsirisak Examination Fees Age Fee (THB) Under age 2 years old 2,200 2-14 years old 7,700 15-17 years old and age over 45 years old 3,200 18-24 years old 7,100 25-44 years old 3,700 Medical Exam Instructions: You should present your complete medical and immunization records to the physician at your exam appointment. Bring the following documents to your medical exam: Current Passport (with over 6 months validity) Four (1.5 x 2 inches) photographs taken less than 6 months ago DS-260 or DS-160 Confirmation Page Visa interview appointment letter issued by National Visa Center (NVC), or US Embassy Bangkok’s Consular Section, or GSS Information about your visa, including: visa category, visa case number, current address, and U.S. address Vaccination records All relevant information concerning your medical history: If you are taking any medications, you should know their names and composition. If you have a current or prior illness, major surgery or trauma, or physical or mental impairment; please bring documentation from the doctor or medical institution that treated you. Failure to provide this information during your medical examination will cause your medical exam and visa process to be delayed. Medical Examination Forms (DS-2054, DS-3025, DS-3026, and DS-3030) will be provided by the hospital, as they must be handled by the panel physician. After the Medical Exam When your examination is completed, the doctor will either provide you with exam results in a sealed envelope or send them directly to the U.S. Embassy. If given an envelope to carry to your interview, do not open this envelope. Instead, bring it to your visa interview. You should also bring the digital radiography CD with you to the interview. VACCINATION REQUIREMENTS United States immigration law requires immigrant and fiancé(e) K visa applicants to obtain certain vaccinations (listed below) prior to the issuance of a visa. Panel physicians who conduct medical examinations are required to verify that visa applicants have met the new vaccination requirements, or that it is medically inappropriate for the visa applicant to receive one or more of the listed vaccinations: Diphtheria, tetanus, and pertussis measles, rubella and mumps Polio (inactivated) or (live oral) Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Haemophilus influenzae type b(Hib) Varicella Pneumococcal for adults Pneumococcal for children Meningococcal Influenza Rotavirus COVID-19 vaccine Beginning October 1, 2021, all immigrant and K visa applicants must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 for the medical examination to be considered complete. Some waivers for the COVID vaccination will be applicable, including if the vaccine is not age appropriate. The panel physician can advise applicants if they qualify for these waivers during appointments. Additional Information is available from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In order to assist the panel physician and avoid processing delays, all immigrant and fiancé(e) K visa applicants should have their vaccination records available for the panel physician’s review at the time of the medical examination. You should consult with your regular health care provider to obtain a copy of your immunization record, if one is available. If you do not have a vaccination record, the panel physician will work with you to determine which vaccinations you may need to meet the requirements. Certain waivers of the vaccination requirements are available upon the recommendation of the panel physician. Only a physician can determine which of the listed vaccinations are medically appropriate for you, given your age, medical history, and current medical condition. Medical Examination Instructions (Thai) คำแนะนำเกี่ยวกับการตรวจสุขภาพ Police Certificates Detailed instructions for obtaining a Thai Police Certificate are found below. These instructions are provided by the Royal Thai Police. All questions about these instructions should be sent to the Police Clearance Service Center. Obtaining a Thai Police Certificate (Thai) (PDF 289KB) Obtaining a Thai Police Certificate (English) (PDF 237KB) Obtaining a Thai Police Certificate from Overseas (PDF 129KB) Please review the Reciprocity Table for information on obtaining police certificates from other countries Financial Documents Affidavit of Support For family-based immigrant visas, your petitioner must present evidence that neither the principal applicant nor any dependent applicants (if applicable) will become a public charge in the United States. The petitioner’s income must meet 125% of the Poverty Guidelines for immigrant visa applicants. IRS Tax Transcripts are available online and a tax transcript may be submitted in lieu of a tax return for the same year. IRS Verifications of Non-filing are available online. USCIS Forms You can find any USCIS form at this link: https://www.uscis.gov/forms/all-forms Uploading Documents to the CEAC How to Upload Documents to the CEAC (PDF 2MB) How to Scan Documents into the CEAC from your Smartphone (PDF 1MB) For marriage-based visa applicants Please see this link to understand the rights and protections for fiancé(e)s and spouses of U.S. citizens and spouses of lawful permanent residents Photograph Requirements Two (2) COLOR frontal view photographs for each applicant. Photographs must meet the following requirements: Photos must be 2 x 2 inches (50 x 50 mm) Color photograph White background No borders Applicant must face the camera directly Applicant’s face must cover at least 50% of the area of the photo Both ears must be visible No eyeglasses No earrings No head covering Photo must be recent (taken no more than six months ago) Print name of applicant on the back of the photo Contact Information US Visa Service Desk: (For GSS address registration, Fiancé(e) visa fee payment and other general information) Email: [email protected] Call: +662 105 4110 (Mon-Fri from 8:00-20:00 except holidays) Immigrant Visa Unit: (For case specific inquiries)Email: [email protected] Please include your case reference number in the subject line. Please allow 2-3 business days for a response and refrain from sending multiple emails during this timeframe as it will delay our ability to provide a thorough and complete response. IV Unit Mailing Address Pre-interview (non-NVC cases) and post-interview documents should be sent to: U.S. Embassy Bangkok Consular Section, Immigrant Visa Unit 120-122 Wireless Road, Lumpini Bangkok 10330

Roger that. The panel physician will most likely give me the paperwork explaining that she is vaccinated with 2 Sinopharm jabs and that she needs that waiver because the FDA/CDC vaccines are not available.

They are not worried about that. They are worried about them filling up the hospitals and or not having funds to pay for it!

I regress. I should have said FDA/CDC approved and not WHO...

Thanks Skatewash. I am familiar with the "waiver". I suppose you have to request that from the "Panel Physician" at her medical examination. Here is what the CDC says: Blanket Waivers Applicable to COVID-19 vaccination: Not routinely available If none of the approved COVID-19 vaccines are routinely available in the country where the panel physician practices, the “Not routinely available” reason should be documented. If an approved COVID-19 vaccine is available to the applicant but limited supply would cause significant delay for the applicant to receive it, then this situation would also be considered “Not routinely available.” I have also heard that upon arrival to the USA she can get a FDA approved booster and she will be good to go....

My Thai wife just got the clearance/approval to schedule her exit interview with US Immigrations in Bangkok to move to the USA with me. She has already received one jab of Sinopharm vaccine, which is the only one available to her here, which is not approved by WHO. She needs to have 2 jabs of Moderna, Pfizer or one of the J&J vaccine. How does she go about getting the required vaccine? Thanks folks!

Nicotine IS LEGAL! Why outlaw the mode of delivery??? This is like allowing people to ingest caffeine through coffee but outlawing it through caffeinated sodas! Makes NO SENSE at all! Especially when you are not consuming tar and carcinogens when you vape! Now which choice is stupid?

The film comes out in selected theaters this month...

I can't wait to watch this! https://thethaiger.com/hot-news/media/the-rescue-what-really-happened-inside-tham-luang-caves?utm_source=Thaiger+Daily&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=2021-10-10

Is that the 1mg injection?

This doesn't do squat for the locals here who are only offered the Sinopharm Vac! ????

WOO HOO! Now I won't have to have my e-juice smuggled in! ???? I have been vaping for 5 years now. My clothes, hair, house or breath doesn't smell like a nasty ashtray any longer. Actually my clothes smell like the yummy fruity juice I vape and I don't cough up tar filled phlegm any more! ????

Throw him in the Bangkok Hilton (Band Kwan Prison) G-Pop and let him get buggered every night and see how HE likes it!!! ????

Too bad it wont wash away Covid! Then they would lettur rip!

Masqueraders or marauders...

I have a good friend in the States who was planning on coming to visit us here in November but has held off on buying plane tickets until they get their "s--t" together and that he is sure he wont spend the first two weeks of his 4 week vacation locked up in a hotel in Bangkok. I don't blame him... ????

What? No mention of Cook's Thai partner Ms. Kanyarat Wediphitak who was locked up too? If you read the the full story about this debacle you can see how the Thai Prosecutors were just looking for a check in their win column and fabricated their whole case on horse manure!

11.5 years? Heck she should be a "common law" citizen by now! ???? Isn't there some kind of "Homesteader" visa? ????