KhaoHom

I'm going to draw SS next year on my BD. One issue I'm wrestling with is having the money sent to Thailand and be subject to tax no way round it as it plonks into your account. I'd read not to worry as US has tax treaties. Also looks like it will be exempt anyway with possible changes to exempting from US federal income tax. Do I need a special bank account for such monthly deposits? How easy to set up with manila? How about home - using friend address as mail drop? How to send proof of whatever to manila? Maybe window virtual fax? Will they respond via email ? Does anyone make a trip there? Is schedule an appointment I'll complicated like at the embassy here? Thanks in advance