dingdongrb

...or use the method I use (which works): Have the SSA direct deposit your benefit into your US bank account and then transfer funds to your Thai bank ...... or use ATMs in Thailand to withdrawal funds as needed.

Defect to the USA, become a US citizen.... ???? Then you will have to dick with deal with the US Embassy in Manila to get any social security benefits...but getting a new passport, no issue!

Yes sad indeed. I wonder what she was going through to do that. Where was her family and friends? Reminds me, if I am correct, one of the highest methods of suicide in Hong Kong is using charcoal.

I did 7 years of marriage extensions all out of the Chiang Mai IO and not once did they visit the house. Things probably have changed as that was 2009 thru 2015.

Amulets..... many of my Thai friends deal in trading old (and I'm assuming rare) amulets.

By using the same process that driving regulations are enforced.

Large deer? Pffftttttttt...... Looks like a small yearling compared to what we used to harvest in the Great Rocky Mountains! Now who is going to pick that thing up off the road and make me some jerky?

Perhaps due to online shopping with next day delivery, numerous small Lotus, Big C, and mini-mart stores opening everywhere......and yes, food delivery such as Panda and Grab. Don't forget two 7-11s on nearly every block throughout Thailand. Big C where I am at doesn't appear to have lost any customers but the small shops always 'come & go'. NOTE: If you go early (9-11am) there usually isn't too many folks shopping but after noon it can become a 'nut house' especially on the weekend. QUESTION: Why do Thais call a weekend a 'holiday'? I never really understood that.

4:20 .......hmmmmm maybe she should have been smoking a big fatty instead of indulging in alcohol?

Why would he go to a Thai jail/prison, he was caught in Zimbabwe.

It was also mentioned by a Thai law office I contacted. I contacted the Clerk of Court in Clark county (Nevada) and she said the same thing.

......and many using different IOs than Chiang Mai.

"Not questioning it. Just asked a question was all." What?????? I did 7 extensions (all in CM) and was never required to register. Looking into the divorce and finding out the same thing from multiple sources we have two choices: 1) Go back to any state in the USA (according one poster, Guam) and stay in that state until it recognizes me as being a resident, then file for a divorce. Once the divorce is granted then Thailand will recognize it. NOTE: States have different times (days/months) as to when they deem you are a resident. 2) register the marriage here in Thailand and then after Thailand provides the registration certs we can immediately get a divorce. The USA would recognize the divorce.

No As I stated, our USA marriage certificate and an affidavit from the US Consulate (Chiang Mai) stating we were married in the USA (when & where). I find it humorous as well as annoying that no matter how many times I have stated we have not registered our marriage in Thailand that people are still questioning it.

That is exactly why I like my Hilux, I can see around me and up the road much better. I had an awesome Mazda 3 for years and it was great for zipping around traffic, parking, and 'zoom-zoom' zooming down the Super Highway, but I like my truck just the same, only for different reasons.

Looks to me more like 15 r so.... When I first looked at that pic and saw the guy on the left completely covered in tattoos my brain thought the guy on the right had one huge chest/stomach tattoo.

I am positive we are not registered here in Thailand. I have posted what I had to provide each year I did the 'marriage' extension for 7 straight years (2009 thru 2015). Look at an earlier post I made listing what I provided, I am a pretty savvy organizer when it comes to personal records and data retention. Just like my tax returns I have a folder for every year I have done the extension process as well as 90 day reporting. In each folder I have a scanned copy of not just the completed application form but of every document I provided each time. And in those folders there is not a copy of any Thai registration of marriage. Likewise, there is no such document in my safe along with original copies of other important documents.

Good suggestion but I'd rather try to get it completed without going through the hassle and cost of; re-entry permit, airline costs and flying time; hotel costs, etc.

That is nice to know, thanks.. I'm hoping that's still the case which would give me options perhaps of choosing different states. Although I no longer have a US residence per se I use my brother's address for any required business needs. Up until 3 years ago I filed state tax returns until I sold my residence there.

That's a consideration I may check on but I would rather not register here and get it done in the USA although I have no intentions to go back and stay there awhile in order to obtain a divorce.

I did and Jack just appeared in my room..... It's kind of like saying 'Bogeyman' or 'Bloody Mary' several times real fast.

For many decades companies have used the design/manufacturing of others and slapping their label on it. Honeywell used to slap their name on fire alarm systems made by Autocall way back in the 70s. And when LED lights were just coming out many companies were buying Lamina lights and slapping their name on it. Sylvania was one of those many.

I recall many years ago when traveling with colleagues on business we joked about saying 'BOM' while on the plane. Yes, we all worked in the high tech manufacturing field and our daily work evolved around BOMs. (Bill Of Material)

While I am getting up there in age (64) my mind as well as my memory is nice and clear. We never registered our marriage in Thailand. That is for sure! When I did the 'marriage to Thai' extensions there was nothing needed as far as translations. They required that affidavit saying we were married in the USA, saying I was legally divorced prior to marrying my Thai wife, and my daughter was born in the USA. Other than that affidavit I had to provide copies (2 of everything as it was a 'marriage' extension) of the following (again, no translation needed): - USA divorce decree of my prior marriage - USA Marriage cert for me and my Thai wife - Thai wife's ID - Thai wife's house book - Daughter's USA birth cert - and other various things such as rental house contract, House book of rental house owner, map to house, pic of family, and how I provided income to support my family (for that I provided a copy of my 1040 Tax form). Again the last time I did this was in 2015, Since then I've been going the 'retirement' route. All were done at the Chiang Mai immigration office. I am sure things have changed since then as there was no bank statements needed. Matter of fact, if I recall, I used to get another affidavit from the US Consulate stating I made 'x' amount of USD each month but the Consulate stopped providing that. The only thing I recall needing a lot of transactions for was: 1) When my wife and I submitted the application for the K1 fiancé visa process to get her to the USA....... and 2) Getting my daughter, who was born in the USA, a Thai birth certificate. I can understand the confusion because i don't think what I did then would be enough for today's process. Thanks for all the feedback. I am currently in process of contacting the Clerk of Court where we were married to learn what they require to obtain a recognizable divorce there in the USA.

Maybe requirements have changed, I don't know. All I know is what I just posted. Also my extensions based on 'marriage to a Thai' were done in the years 2009 thru 2015.