dingdongrb

Why can't folks stay on topic and start a new thread if needed?

This thread is not about taxation......

.......isn't that right DUDE?

17 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

I was talking about the proof of life form dude.

...and I was talking about 2 things:

- proof of life form

- getting emails from SSA

DUDE!!!

1 minute ago, Jingthing said:

Of course not but it's a large sample and we would know by now if anyone in Thailand got the form yet.

"......if anyone in Thailand.... "

...but it appears you seem to think so

Just an FYI....  I used to get emails from SS (often) but I chose a selection which only sends me an email notification when there's a new message in 'my Social Security' Message Center.  I got no email today. The last email I received was in May 2024 telling me that there's a new statement for review in my Social Security'.........  prior to that there was an email in Oct '24 talking about the upcoming COLA (which occurred for 2025).

1 hour ago, Thailand J said:

Since no one has received the form, ........

Again..... You're positive that everyone who is a US citizen receiving SS is an AN forum member?

3 hours ago, Stiddle Mump said:

Have to look at the maths.

 

Every ticket has a 1 in 1,000,000 chance of winning. I don't know how many of each number (say 123456) is printed. I've read that it could be 24. For sure it will be more. But that is not to say the winning number is actually purchased. Maybe no one wins the biggie. That would cut the overall payments down considerably. On the other hand, perhaps only winning tickets got sold that draw, and all the losing ones were returned. IE; scanned in before the cut off time. That would mean one ginormous pay out.

 

The whole thing is for my thinking; less than transparent. Not to say, of course, that the Thai lottery is not fair in the way the numbers are drawn. But there is no fixed pay out - or % of - so how would one know. Only the organisers know how much comes in and how much goes out. Does this get published?

 

 

Not sure what you're trying to prove. I used basic mathematics.....divided 48,000,000 by 14,168

"The Thai lottery features multiple prize categories, boasting a hefty total prize pool of 48 million baht across 14,168 winning tickets."

That equates to an average of 3,300 THB per winning ticket......a joke for sure!

2 hours ago, Stiddle Mump said:

I don't believe those figures one little bit.

I just took them from the article.... 

What figures do you come up with?

44 minutes ago, Kerryd said:

I've bought tickets occasionally for over 20 years now. 
Won 2,000 once way back when and 2 years ago won 4,000 (2 x 2,000 baht tickets).  ......

Damn dude, do you always post novels?

NOTE:Shortened the quote to eliminate all the text space taken. 

7 hours ago, proton said:

Worst value lottery in the world,

Agree!!!

"The Thai lottery features multiple prize categories, boasting a hefty total prize pool of 48 million baht across 14,168 winning tickets."

That equates to an average of 3,300 THB per winning ticket......a joke for sure!

2 hours ago, racyrick said:

 

This was issued as an emergency decree last year and has been renewed for this year, 2025.

 

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/reference.nsf/links/01102025092157AM

Where does it say it's ok for 2025? I only see it says for last year (2024).

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Ah, so you cannot be specific?   Which corrupt authorities allowing DLs to be purchased have you had experience of?    My money's on none.

You are correct, I personally have not experienced one as I passed my test (written and driving) with ease. 

It was a very good acquaintance who informed me about his Thai wife failing the test twice and then handed the instructor 2k THB the third time and miraculously passed. I have read a few similar stories on Facebook.

No need for me to 'rat out' which location, I thought you were LL and knew everything? Besides I'm not ratting out where I say the policeman was without a helmet either...

3 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Applicants are allowed to pay for a driving licence?   Which authority "allows" that?

The corrupt ones.....

(Geesh, I thought you knew that)

On 6/27/2025 at 4:19 PM, dingdongrb said:

I would be interested to hear what you think those docs are. I say this as it's been different for me having  done so at different IOs.

It doesn't look like the OP wants to reply to this request..... Hmmmmmm

["We also cover the documents you'll need if you choose to submit your 90-day report in person."]

Don't forget, the inability of most Thai drivers being able to pull side and stop for emergency vehicles.

Just as much of an issue as giving the right-of-way to pedestrians. (IMO)

1 minute ago, fredwiggy said:

Education and being taught respect for life is first. Second is extreme punishment if you drive through a pedestrian zone and kill someone. When others see a 10 year mandatory jail sentence with no possibility of leniency, others think that could be them and slow the hell down around people. 

Also more stringent training and not allowing the ability to PAY FOR a driver's license.

5 hours ago, wensiensheng said:

There are many many initiatives that could be started in order to improve the road situation. None of them will be implemented for any longer than a week, max a month.
 

Why?  Because it’s up to the Thai people in the form of their government to carry them out and live them every day. They don’t and won’t.

 

Which means that the RTP are the body that have to ensure compliance with laws and the judiciary who have to punish non compliance.

Example:

New enforced helmet law......2k THB 

TOO FUNNY!!!

I still continue to witness many riding without helmets. While driving across town I count how many helmetless drivers/riders I see....  I easily reach 100 with only going 1km or 2km around the town. And to top it off just a few hours ago when I went out I witnessed a ranking police officer on a scooter without a helmet!

I saw one scooter (which is occasionally seen) with 5 wearing no helmets.....  That one scooter alone would be 10k THB revenue....

If you recall the data from a prior article it said that 14 pedestrians are killed daily in Thailand.

I imagine not all are the fault of a driver as I've witnessed some pretty crazy people walking/crossing the roads stupidly. 

A lot of articles and remarks are about zebra crossings, what about the pedestrian walkways in front of stores like Lotus, Big C, and Makro? How often do you see vehicles give the right-of-way to those going in/out of the stores? Do you stop for them? I do.......  until I see that the pedestrian waiting to cross isn't paying one bit of attention.

51 minutes ago, connda said:

The status now is that no one has received one yet, so we are all in the same boat.

You seem to think that every US expat living in Thailand read and post to this forum.....  Might as well say DOGE is the cause.

You apparently forgot what you posted:

"I've opened this thread to discuss issues regarding the SSA Form 7162 forms here in 2025."

I guess you should have said:  'I've opened this thread so that folks can post when they receive their form, nothing more.'

1 hour ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

 

So, instead of directing me to where he stated that the delay isn't the result of DOGE's activities, you attack me. 

 

 

Did you even read the posts in those threads?

Did you see the dates of those threads?

Do you actually know when DOGE was created?

Do you always need your hand held and have obvious things explained to you?

In one of the links there's posts saying that the form was received anywhere between early June and almost mid July...... that was all posted well before DOGE.

Like I said, take your political rants elsewhere. 

If folks are that concerned this early then I suggest pinging the FBU.

7 minutes ago, Etaoin Shrdlu said:

 

Do you think that DOGE hasn't had an effect on how government services are delivered now?

Are you not able to read what was stated as the process?

Have you not read any of the posts made in the 3 links that bamnutsak provided?

(Thx bamnutsak)

They really need to make the process happen electronically...... I mean, who uses 'snail mail' these days?

2 hours ago, Jingthing said:

Seems premature to do that and questionable regardless.

FBU has nothing to do with mailings from the U.S. 

What's so premature about asking the FBU what the process is? Seems posters on here are the ones being premature about it.

The FBU at the Manilla Embassy is there to support us folks living in Thailand about our SS needs. They have been helpful to me on different occasions. But, we all know that they are slow in responding and difficult to contact....... (I have suggested before how we can try and make that better.)

30 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

That's great but I think what people REALLY want to know now is WHY it appears NOBODY in Thailand has received their form THIS YEAR! It's really quite bizarre and indeed concerning.

Then perhaps everyone should be bombarding the FBU with inquiries. If everyone would do that instead of guessing or spewing BS (false) info then perhaps the FBU will get a hint.

For Christ's sake didn't anyone read my post about the reply I received from the FBU (Manila Embassy)?

If anything contact the FBU and see for yourself what they say.

AN is nothing but a bunch of whinners and folks making assumptions rather than posting facts these days!

On 6/23/2025 at 2:25 PM, dingdongrb said:

Some damn good chocolate. I make my own and vary the cocoa percentage as well as things I like to coat; nuts, peanut butter, marshmallows, etc...

I recently ordered a chocolate fountain to entertain myself with.... 🙃