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No updated info here. This was a complete waste of time reading. 🤦

All of my Social Security codes are BTN (Baht Net), which is used when funds are sent via the Bank of Thailand. I did my direct deposit through BKK Bank a bit over 3 years ago. I was assuming, due to so many people telling me, that I wasn't going to be able to get/move money unless I go in person. It turns out, my DD account works the same as my regular deposit account. I can easily move money around. I don't have a card, but I don't want a card. It's strange how the same bank with direct deposit can function differently... I assume the timing of setting up the account is the main factor. I just asked for a 'direct deposit account for my US Soc Sec'. After much wailing and nashing of teeth the main branch in Phuket Town suddenly understood. It was as if they'd never done or heard of this type of account before. It wasn't a language issue. They didn't understand what their own bank offered... and several people got involved. But, at the end of the day, it works smoothly... sort of. 🙄

What time of the day does your transaction usually take place? Looking back, mine are always within a couple of minutes of 10:30 am. I'm guessing you'll get it shortly. Hang in there.

GOT IT!!!! 🥳 It arrived at 10:29 am today (Thursday the 5th).

Yeah, this should all be automated and not be affected by the bank being closed or anything else in my opinion. The US "My Social Security" site said it was paid out on June 3rd. The US side did what they were supposed to do... or at least that is what they claim. 🤔 I'll check just after 10:30 am this morning (the normal time when past deposits were made) and if it's not in there is a Global Payment Services Department, Bangkok Bank Headquarter at (tel) 02 230 1323. I'll pester them a bit and post here if there is any worthwhile insight.

I got one once that arrived on the 5th of the month. 99% of the time it arrive on the 3rd right around 10:30 am. Oh well, so the waiting game begins. 🤞

OK, then I'm in the same boat as your wife... It's not JUST me. 😉 I'll relax and wait. Thanks for your input, buddy!

It says BTN or TRF or TRW. I've never changed anything, so I have no idea why the code would change.

I'm not actually sure if mine goes through NY. I assume all BKK Bank transactions go through NY on the way to being a Direct Deposit here. I set it up 3 years ago. It has been trouble-free for the most part. It's been at least a day day a few times and two days late once.

Thanks, Mike. 🙏 I worry too much. Then again, BKK Bank has given me reason to worry in the past. I'll hang in there.

I realize yesterday was the Queen's birthday, so the banks were closed. However, every other time this has happened, the SS direct deposit was paid by 10:30 am the next day. Bangkok Bank isn't showing mine yet. Is anyone else's a bit late? "My Social Security" shows that it was paid on the 3rd. I assume this is just BKK Bank being BKK Bank. 🤦

Weed??? Do explain to the rest of us how YOU KNOW THIS IS WEED-RELATED... we'll wait. Alcohol, ya ba and other drugs makes people act like this. Weed simply doesn't. Learn your drugs, dude. 🤦

It's finally settled: I used VoIP.ms for SMS and Voice Mail. I use Viber for calls. I've called my mom a few times and it works very smoothly. I tried an 800 toll free number and it was loud and clear too. Chat GPT gave me some horrible advice all along the way. I would give it criteria and it would suggest app that weren't even close to what I wanted/needed. Oh well, live and learn.

Yeah, at worst it'll merely be another hoop to jump through and another bit of money to hand over for the cert. It's a bit interesting that since it has become so prolific and according to some here, there are "addicts" all aboot, there oddly hasn't been an increase in crimes (especially violent crimes), nor any measurable impact on the wonderful 'live and let live' society that we all enjoy.

Not me. I was hoping Skype would have given us the option of simply paying more. My criteria is that I can set the program up without a lengthy setup hassle (SIPs, Softphone coding, etc) and that it works, period.