Tom Vanderlay

Has it begun?  All borders and airports?  Let me know if possible.  Many thanks!

Hi, has anyone gotten an E Visa while in the US and how many days did it take?  Many thanks.

Another question, Must I also book a visa collection appointment, I thought that was given to you when you apply for the visa?  Thanks.

12 hours ago, Maestro said:

You forgot to post the link to the web page where you noticed that. Could you post it, please?

Yes, of course.  It is on this page: https://my.linistry.com/Customer/ServiceMenu?b=127&parentId=1186

Here is a screenshot:

Hi,
I noticed on the KL Visa page that it says "any changes or cancellation of the booking will be NOT allowed."  For anyone who knows, is it possible to cancel the appointment on the website?  Or has anyone just no showed?  What is / are the penalties, if there are any?  Many thanks.  

On 10/9/2023 at 4:50 AM, Presnock said:

for alll the ex-pats concerned with this coming tax on our monies - last week I received an email from Greenback

expat tax company...(info(at)greenbacktaxservices.com) who advertized their ex-pat tax services.  They asked if I

had any questions about taxation here - of course I did and asked about the double taxation international agreements.  I was surprised at the answer. They also gave me an answer about the FBAR which I had been doing

without need at over the past couple of years but now that too is changed.  Anyway, I learned that US citizens can

be forced to pay taxes to a country with an agreement and that dollar for dollar paid to this country can then be

deducted from my US tax payments.  I do not know if they also provide any infor for other countries but one can

always email them and ask.  Good luck to all!

HI,  Just a couple of questions if you wouldn't mind answering.  

1) Is the FBAR unnecessary (for you, or other Americans with overseas bank accounts)?  I've been doing them for the last 5 years.  Didn't know about them before that.

2) You mention getting a dollar for dollar reduction in taxes for taxes paid to another country.  How/ what forms or procedure(s) are necessary for this (if you know)?  

Many thanks.

I've not received a confirmation email from the Thai Post.  So I can't "includes" it in my application package.  I've tried to get in touch with the Thai post office to no avail.  Does anyone have any suggestions?  Many thanks.  

Thank you all for your responses.  I figured out and confirmed (by email from US embassy) what you all have said.  Yes, it is referring to a personally obtained prepaid envelope not being accepted.  Wow, It's like they are trying to make it more difficult than it has to be. 

Oh wait....., forgot who I was dealing with for a second ......yep, makes sense.

I am about to pay.  Please confirm if you can. They DO NOT accept Thai debit cards (for the 130$ passport renewal fee), is that correct?  Thanks

1 hour ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

When I did it from Thailand last year, along with paying the regular passport processing fee, I seem to recall there was a second mandatory charge added on supposedly to cover the cost of them return mailing the new passport back to me here in Thailand.

Yes, it reads as follows:Thailand Post Courier Pass Back envelope fee 100THB here.  But then it says: 
"Note: Prepaid envelope cannot be accepted if you are applying for a U.S. passport in Thailand".
It is contradicting itself.  Mind boggling.  

HI, I am about to attempt to get a renewal passport but came across this perplexing statement.  It appears after the instructions on how to prepay for an return envelope. 

It states, "Note: Prepaid envelope cannot be accepted if you are applying for a U.S. passport in Thailand"
 

I don't get it.  Isn't that what everyone is doing?  

If anyone has applied and gotten a passport through the mail via the US embassy in Bangkok, please let me how it went.  And if anyone knows what the above statement is referring to I would greatly appreciate it.  Many thanks.  

11 hours ago, zzzzz said:

its oil dumped out of a boat at sea>
as now the winds are onshore it could be from as far away as India

Not that unusual this time of year

So far ( as of this morning) has NOT hit Kamala

It's everywhere on Phuket now. 

Hi, does anyone know if schools are closed?  Thanks.

On 7/26/2023 at 5:39 PM, bdenner said:

My 28 yo step daughter has been employed (after we bought her the position) for some 9 months in a local 'Orr Bor Tor' Office. Has spent more time here at home than when she was unemployed.

Ahhh the land of the long weekend!!!!!

I think they really have more holidays than actual working days.  No exaggeration.

Hello, I will be getting a renewal passport here in Bangkok (working resident of Thailand, US citizen).  What are the steps I need to take to transfer my B Thai visa to my new passport?  Will I need to visit immigration personally, or can I have my company take care of this.  Many thanks.

1 hour ago, redwood1 said:

Entresto    USA

60 tabs

690-714 dollars

 

https://www.goodrx.com/entresto

 

 

 

 

 

I'm speechless.  thanks for the info.

53 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

These drugs are not controlled substances but they do require a prescription in the US.

 

"Prescription medications should be in their original containers with the doctor's prescription printed on the container. It is advised that you travel with no more than personal use quantities, a rule of thumb is no more than a 90 day supply.  If your medications or devices are not in their original containers, you must have a copy of your prescription with you or a letter from your doctor.  A valid prescription or doctors note is required on all medication entering the United States. "

https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1160?language=en_US

 

Good idea in any event to have a medical summary with you of your surgery etc in case you need to see a doctor while in the US

 

 

 

Hi S

54 minutes ago, Sheryl said:

These drugs are not controlled substances but they do require a prescription in the US.

 

"Prescription medications should be in their original containers with the doctor's prescription printed on the container. It is advised that you travel with no more than personal use quantities, a rule of thumb is no more than a 90 day supply.  If your medications or devices are not in their original containers, you must have a copy of your prescription with you or a letter from your doctor.  A valid prescription or doctors note is required on all medication entering the United States. "

https://help.cbp.gov/s/article/Article-1160?language=en_US

 

Good idea in any event to have a medical summary with you of your surgery etc in case you need to see a doctor while in the US

 

 

 

Hi Sheryl,

Thanks for your reply (I have gotten advice from you before).  I have found this quote also (Maybe FDA website or CBP).  I have also heard it might be possible to have more sent by mail (if more than 90 days).  I am hoping this is the case, but am wary of FDA and Pharma wanting to sell me overpriced US drugs and I don't even have US insurance or Medicare (medicaid).  I wonder if / and how long they would allow a US citizen to have drugs sent over.  The entresto is REALLY expensive, even here.  Must be astronomical in the states.  

Hi,

I am an expat living in Thailand and I am planning a trip home (USA) near the end of the year.  I have a couple of heart medications that I need to bring with me (heart surgery was done in Thailand last year).  The drugs are Entresto and Bisoprolol.  

Is it OK to travel out of Thailand with these medications ( I understand I will need to bring the prescription and doctor's note)?

Also, If anyone knows, is it a problem bringing these drugs into the US?   If anyone has had experience with this and has information to share, would be greatly appreciated.  Many thanks.  

2 minutes ago, richard_smith237 said:

Just ignore it...  thats what most do with these tickets anyway. 

 

We have loads of outstanding tickets.

Some suggest the ticket is linked to the tax renewal or registration (when you sell), but we’ve not experienced that - mileage may vary on this. 

 

How much is it for ? 500 baht ? hardly worth bothering about. 

 

 

Yep, 500.  I really don't want to pay because I did absolutly nothing wrong, indicator was on , everything.  And especially considering the absolutely horrible driving I see constantly - everywhere - in every situation- by everyone (including police).  It's ludicrous.   

Still blaming it on Laos and Cambodia I see.  And "industrial" pollutants.  Burning sugar cane plantations is and always has been the primary source of PM 2.5.

Huge sugar corporations have transformed this country (and region) into a huge blaze, and we are trying to live in the middle of it.  

43 minutes ago, stevenl said:

There's parking at the airport, afaik safe.

Hi, thanks for your reply.  Does "afaik" safe mean fairly safe?  Motorbike is almost new actually.   Also, is there a charge for parking (to your knowledge)?  Cheers

Hello, Does anyone know where the best places to park are, or what are the options when taking your motorbike to phuket airport (to leave for a few days)?  Many thanks 

Keep burning those sugar plantations!  Well done Thailand!  You have created a gigantic bonfire, and people are trying to live in the middle of it.

Someone is making a lot of money from sugar exports, at the expense of the health of an entire country(region).  

By "clique" you mean Mafia right?

Absolutley horrible people, worst in Thailand