allen303

3 hours ago, Destiny1990 said:

Smells like fake news.

 

Try soap and water, the smell might go away!

7 hours ago, KKr said:

since China will not buy from US those Soybeans, they need to be flogged somewhere.
I can eat less soybeans.

How come a US Secretary of State dares to instruct a Sovereign State on its Domestic Policies ?
How come The Secretary has time to devote to less than 2 billion $ of exports??
How come times are so desperate in Trump Land  ???

Moreover, why are there so many c.c. lines in the letter, was it designed to be leaked to the public ?

CHICAGO - The U.S. Department of Agriculture on Thursday confirmed private sales to China of 68,000 tonnes of soybeans for the 2019/20 marketing year, the first such purchase by a private buyer since the trade war between the world's two largest economies broke out more than a year ago.Aug 1, 2019

So far this year, American farmers have sold some 8.2 million metric tons of soybeans to China, down from 21.4 million metric tons during the same period in 2017, according to the latest USDA figures.Dec 12, 2018

Come on, you people make this way to easy!!!!!!!!!!!!!

3 minutes ago, soalbundy said:

You'll give yourself a heart attack at this rate

Not me, my heart is just fine. Exercise and run almost every day.  Going back to the US for my yearly VA physical and check up next week.

I laugh at some of these haters on here that go on and on about the US and Trump. 

Hey, but thanks for your concern. 

2 hours ago, DannyCarlton said:

Not used in any country in the EU. it's found in aquifers because it seeps down from farmers fields who have used it.

urrent status of glyphosate in the EU

On 15 April 2019, the Member States endorsed a Commission’s proposal to appoint four Member States (France, Hungary, the Netherlands and Sweden) acting jointly as 'rapporteurs' for the next assessment of glyphosate – this group of Member States will be known as the Assessment Group on Glyphosate (AGG). On 10 May 2019 it was adopted the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/724.

On 12 December 2017, the Commission renewed the approval of glyphosate for 5 years, following support by a qualified majority of Member States in an Appeal Committee held on 27 November 2017.

Therefore, glyphosate can be used as an active substance in Plant Protection Products (PPPs), until 15 December 2022, subject to each PPP being authorised by national authorities following an evaluation of their safety

5 hours ago, SOTIRIOS said:

...some things not right about this....starting with the 'smudged' (?) photocopies....

 

...also timing too convenient for the sellers (?) ...or those that profit form the sale of these poisons...

 

....hope they really investigate before this is accepted as 'Gospel'...

 

...the Glyph...poison already banned in many civilized countries....

 

...and the sale of poisons has nothing to do with the sale of crops...

 

...the US government is clearly avoiding any possible 'quid pro quo' scenarios involving foreign governments these days....which this would appear to be...

Current status of glyphosate in the EU

On 15 April 2019, the Member States endorsed a Commission’s proposal to appoint four Member States (France, Hungary, the Netherlands and Sweden) acting jointly as 'rapporteurs' for the next assessment of glyphosate – this group of Member States will be known as the Assessment Group on Glyphosate (AGG). On 10 May 2019 it was adopted the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/724.

On 12 December 2017, the Commission renewed the approval of glyphosate for 5 years, following support by a qualified majority of Member States in an Appeal Committee held on 27 November 2017.

Therefore, glyphosate can be used as an active substance in Plant Protection Products (PPPs), until 15 December 2022, subject to each PPP being authorised by national authorities following an evaluation of their safety.

6 hours ago, robblok said:

Its more that the rest of the world is starting to give the finger up to the USA. The USA with Thrump is destroying itself from the inside out. I went from a huge supporter of the US to a critic after all the lies that were told and the manipulations. I guess I was not alone.

 

I rather have the Germans leading the world then the US (especially the Germans now vs the US now). Not much of a chance of that happening. Still the US is just a little bit less bad then the Russians and Chinese. 

 

If you look at stuff like Boeing and other scandals one can see the US is quite corrupt right now far more so then Europe. Now with them supporting this even more resentment will build. Though this is minor compared to other things.

 

Lets hope the US sees the light in the future and changes back to what they once were. 

Current status of glyphosate in the EU

On 15 April 2019, the Member States endorsed a Commission’s proposal to appoint four Member States (France, Hungary, the Netherlands and Sweden) acting jointly as 'rapporteurs' for the next assessment of glyphosate – this group of Member States will be known as the Assessment Group on Glyphosate (AGG). On 10 May 2019 it was adopted the Commission Implementing Regulation (EU) 2019/724.

On 12 December 2017, the Commission renewed the approval of glyphosate for 5 years, following support by a qualified majority of Member States in an Appeal Committee held on 27 November 2017.

Therefore, glyphosate can be used as an active substance in Plant Protection Products (PPPs), until 15 December 2022, subject to each PPP being authorised by national authorities following an evaluation of their safety.
 

As for you no longer supporting the US, on a scale of one to 10 that ranks about 0 except to a few of your BFF USA/Trump haters on here. Do you really believe that your opinion on the USA counts for $%$%$. They need to change the name of this site to how I hate and I am sooooo jealous of the USA site. 

I really liked the one comment where the individual went on that TDS rant and called Trump about 10 names, one being in line to a whore monger or something. I bet that made a lot of expats on here take notice! HEY, is he talking about me!!!

Anyway, take your meds girls, that TDS kicking in bad this afternoon. So fun to read the comment on here.

17 minutes ago, justin case said:

zinc here in thailand will be OXIDE in most cases

 

and is USELESS

 

zinc oxide is only good in skin care, but you need picolinate zinc for absorption for prostate, immune support

Thanks for the heads up.

Taking Zinc Picolinate 25mg from iherb right now. The Thai is from VISTRA 15mg,natural extract, says zinc amino acid Chelate. Imported from the US by MDB health care company.

Unsure about if it the right thing

5 hours ago, Jimbo2014 said:

That is the case however its 3 months per person - if you can produce other passports or copies of they should give it back.  Best thing is to get it here through iherb who now have a thai site.  its about the same for most.  Only unusual products not included here.

Now have a Thai site? Do you have a link?

6 hours ago, Emdog said:

Wanted to get some ZBEC vitamins at pharmacy here (zinc + vitamins B,E, and C). Was told had to have prescription.

Meanwhile, you can buy antibiotics like Cipro over the counter. Go figure.

I have ordered numerous times from iherb for CoQ-10, Turmeric and other things. Normally the site tells me when I get over the limit for the free shipping as the totally cost to high by this amount or to much weight. So I adjust the order. Only one problem when I ordered two separate shipment on the same day. The first order arrived in about 9-10 days. The second was missing.

 Contacted iHerb and they refunded the amount but informed me from then on free shipping to Thailand would not be refunded until the order arrived back to the store because they can't track the shipment. Just checked my orders and I see it did return finally. The last order of 6 items I paid $8.37 shipping. All orders delivered to by door here in Nonthaburi with no problem.

As for Zinc, I have purchased from the small drug stores with no problem along with anything they have on the shelve (not behind the counter). I would suggest going to another store.

I have also brought back large amounts of vitamins, prescription medication from Tricare and the VA in checked bags with no problem. The only time bag was ever checked was by TSA some where before Thailand. Found the note/letter in the bag when I opened and nothing missing. Just we checked your bag.

I have a friend who gets a year supply of his prescription meds at a time in the US and brings back with no problem. Now that we no longer have an APO, so no way for Tricare to ship to Thailand so may try the same. 

13 hours ago, Leaver said:

If that's the case, make a rule, and enforce it, nation wide.

 

For example:  a foreigner is allowed 3 x 30 stamps in a calendar year.  Or, a 2 tourist visas in a calendar year.  Or 1 tourist visa and and 2 x 30 day stamps.  That's it.  Put it in writing.  Release it to the mediai.  Set a start date.  Inform EVERY boarder office.  

 

At least then, people can plan when, and for how long they can stay here, and when they can return.

 

At the moment, it's a very unstable system, open to interpretation by individuals, with so much uncertainty. 

 

 

There is an old saying in the military.

Be careful what you ask for, you may get it.

My old BB had three deposits, the first was 10,000 to open the account. The second was the 800,000 two days later. The third was a 100, and the letter from the bank, one day before I went to the IO on 4 April, which one IO said would be OK. On the day of the extension the IO said she had to have a deposit in the account that day. So, we went back to bank. No need to argue, just do what she asks.

We went back to the bank and did a 100 deposit, no new letter to match the new deposit. But when they updated the book it printed over the 810 and it is illegible. So, the bank lady did a new book. When the new book printed out it showed the 810,000 dated 4 April, 100 4 April (the day before) and then 100 deposit on 5 April. So, the bank had my 800,000 4 April and I am doing my extension on 5 April.

I would suggest going back to the bank and asking them for a new book and explain you have to have the dates of deposit correct for each month for the purpose of the IO. I don’t know how good your Thai is but would suggest taking some one along with fluent Thai to help you out, just from my experience. I would think they will do all the transactions but put all on the same date, the easy way for them. I would also get the bank print out, may take a few days and a few hundred baht. I am sure someone on here can give you a better understanding of the banking system.

Side note; While at the IO 5 April the wife was talking to another Thai wife married to an Australian teaching English. It was their third trip to the IO for his extension. She said every time a different IO would ask for something else. So to the poster with the problem, its not just you, it Nonthaburi IO. They have their own little idiosyncrasies to deal with.

47 minutes ago, lujanit said:

Johny67, I feel for you and your situation,  I have been dealing with Nonthaburi Immigration for 8 years and they can be difficult to the extreme.  You still cannot do 90 day reports online and trying to register for an online TM30 account (Section 38 app) has proved to be impossible.

 

I can confirm that Nonthaburi have changed their requirements drastically over the past 12 months.  I am on the 800k retirement extension however we had to put up with a home visit, lots of photos and prying into our personal lives.  The two Immigration Officers who came also spoke to neighbours.

 

Probably not a lot of help to you now however speaking to the (large) guy who checks paperwork and allocates queue numbers has proven to be helpful.  Having a Thai asking Q's also helps.

 

All the best to you.

49 minutes ago, lujanit said:

Johny67, I feel for you and your situation,  I have been dealing with Nonthaburi Immigration for 8 years and they can be difficult to the extreme.  You still cannot do 90 day reports online and trying to register for an online TM30 account (Section 38 app) has proved to be impossible.

 

I can confirm that Nonthaburi have changed their requirements drastically over the past 12 months.  I am on the 800k retirement extension however we had to put up with a home visit, lots of photos and prying into our personal lives.  The two Immigration Officers who came also spoke to neighbours.

 

Probably not a lot of help to you now however speaking to the (large) guy who checks paperwork and allocates queue numbers has proven to be helpful.  Having a Thai asking Q's also helps.

 

All the best to you.

I know how you feel for I have had my fun times with Nonthaburi IO. Last Feb 2018 I had an O Visa from DC Thai Embassy. When the Embassy mailed it back, they wrote on the Visa (Thai Wife), no big deal right. I go in April 2018 with paper work for extension based on retirement. Young male IO said no go because you have a visa for married to a Thai, you can only apply for marriage extension. So, go get all the paper work for that and go back a week later. Had my wife, sister-in-law and another witness with us with two statements. Mind you we have been married for 15 years in the US and she has duel citizenship. The lady IO said all is good BUT, have to have a statement from your neighbor. Explained just moved to new housing area and the three houses on our block were not sold yet. Don’t matter, still no. So, I got a two-month extension then went to Laos and got another O to carry me to Nov. when I go back to the US anyway.  

This time had an ME O Visa from Washington DC, had wife call and make sure they do not write on the Visa. They said it should not matter but explained they don’t know Nonthaburi IO.

Put 810,000 in bank, wife goes a month prior to new IO office and checks all forms, good to go, they said can do letter a few days before and also update bank book. Go to IO with letter from bank, nice little lady says everything good but need to have a deposit today. She tells us closes bank and off we go.

We deposit 100 and they update the bank book. However, when they update it prints over the 810,000. So, they make a new bank book. Get back to IO building, decide to check BB again, the bank has the 810 as the same date as the 100 just deposited on that day. Told the wife lets try anyway and see what happens. The same IO brought us back as soon as she finished the person she was with. She caught the date right from the start. She then goes to the head guy and we could see them talking. She comes back about five minutes later and to my surprise she says go make a copy of the old BB and we are good.

So, for once they used common sense.

I learned the first time the hard way, once they make up there mind the odds of you changing it or slim.

Johny67;  You stated you had a visit from Nonthaburi IO and you are on a Retirement? Can't wait, will see if they would like a few beers! I wonder if our security guys are going to escort them to the house as usual and then we have to stamp their pass?

I think I will ask if one of my new neighbor can do a statement,  he is from Australia???? 

Decide to leave our car at my brother’s house in Alabama and fly out of Birmingham AP. Got to check in at 06:00 am, gave the guy at the counter our US PP. He looks at me and says, no can do, you don’t have a visa for Thailand. I told him look a few pages over for a ME O. He then looked at the wife and stated you can’t go, don’t have a visa for Thailand. I informed him she was Thai and don’t need a Visa and showed him her Thai PP. Also said FYI, you can get a 30 day on arrival and don’t need a Visa (he had the Deer in headlight look). Never did that again, left the car with a good drinking buddy in Fl from then on.

Arrived in Atlanta two years ago from South Korea (old says, if you die and go to hell, you still have to go through Atlanta AP) and going through customs. I decided to be extra friendly to the customs guy. He hands me my customs form back and I move to the next lady. She takes my form and does the old left turn signal to the inspection counter. Now, we have like 40 minutes to make a ¼ mile run to the train, then over another ¼ mile to our gate to board to Florida, plus recheck our bags. I get to the counter and 4/5 Koreans or in front of me with 4 large cardboard boxes taped up. The lady cuts open the first box and starts pulling out all these plastic bags of plants and things, she goes off saying on hell no. Another guy opens another box and same thing. These boxes were full of al kind of mushrooms and things. The lady looks at me and asks, do you have anything to declare, I said nope. She stamped my form and I was on by way.

Bottom line, be polite and answer the question, nothing else. They are looking for anything out of the ordinary.

Just opened an account with Krung Sri in Nonthaburi. They asked for my wife’s Thai ID card and House Book, my PP. I also gave them a copy of my US DL (my choice). Filed out several forms to include a US Tax form.

Wife ( has US, Thai PP ) and I have had a joint checking account with BB for 11 years (never below 300000) . I just retired last year, spend 8 months here, 4 US . I am on ME O Visa till Dec.

BB branch says no can do, I need a letter from Embassy. They gave me a copy of the form, asks for PP information, home address, Thai address and signed by Embassy, unsure if US Embassy will notarize my home/ Thai address (nowhere for me to sign on form).

Went to BB branch where we do business and opened account 11 years ago. They said same for form. But get a work permit and OK. Told them if I had a work permit, I would not need the 8 in saving, could hear the wheels turning in their head, but they were very nice!

We were at the shopping center, sister-in-law walked into Krung Sri ( around the corner from the first BB branch we tried) and asked about me opening saving account, they said sure bring this and 10,000 to deposit. Went home, got papers, 30 minutes later had my account open with no problem. Fun part is we told the BB we just sold a house and had several million to deposit and wish to put 8 in my saving just in case I decided to do extension, no can do.

Wife went back and opened a joint checking at Krung Sri, going to move all money to new bank. This all happened yesterday the 19^th. She took the check from SCB for house and deposited in new checking account.

3 hours ago, Suradit69 said:

Since the title of this thread includes "UK Pensions" you're not likely to get many people reading your post who are "in the US using a credit union."

 

Start a new thread in the Home Country forum mentioning US Credit Unions.

 

Also reread what you wrote before re-posting. Things like "then transfer down hall" or  "Changing Government deposit plans takes both directions," don't make a lot of sense even in context.

 

Ask your credit union if they can do ACH transfers in the IAT format. Not likely, but if they can, then open a Bangkok Bank account in Thailand and have your credit union send deposits to the New York branch of Bangkok Bank. 

https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/Personal/Other-Services/Transfers/Transferring-Into-Thailand/Transfer-money-from-US-to-Thailand-via-Bangkok-Bank-NewYork-branch

My CU will not send to BB in NYC, but sending money to BB in NYC then they move to BB in Thailand ends Apr. 1.

3 hours ago, Suradit69 said:

Since the title of this thread includes "UK Pensions" you're not likely to get many people reading your post who are "in the US using a credit union."

 

Start a new thread in the Home Country forum mentioning US Credit Unions.

 

Also reread what you wrote before re-posting. Things like "then transfer down hall" or  "Changing Government deposit plans takes both directions," don't make a lot of sense even in context.

 

Ask your credit union if they can do ACH transfers in the IAT format. Not likely, but if they can, then open a Bangkok Bank account in Thailand and have your credit union send deposits to the New York branch of Bangkok Bank. 

https://www.bangkokbank.com/en/Personal/Other-Services/Transfers/Transferring-Into-Thailand/Transfer-money-from-US-to-Thailand-via-Bangkok-Bank-NewYork-branch

I am in the Us at the moment and regardless, this has a lot of information on moving money across countries (UK or Us). I just happen to also have a Credit Union acc. So glad to help with the answer. As for as Credit Unions, my CU will not do it. My understanding is IAT format is used by large corporations to move pay rolls and other large amounts of money. We can't use IAT if that's what it is called.

16 hours ago, colinchaffers said:

The FX transfer companies don’t have their own bank routing systems, so they use other banking routings systems who’s use an intermediary bank, I spoke to OFX yesterday who’s rates are nearly as good as TransferWise and they use Barclays routing system who’s intermediary bank is Bangkok bank. I’m going use them in future.

 

 

Sent from my iPad using Thaivisa Connect

 

BTW I tried to contact TransferWise and could not find a customer service number, I won’t be using them.

 

 

1-888-908-3833

17 hours ago, Danthai said:

I checked with my credit union in US where I've banked for 30 years and have been counter transferring through Bangkok Bangkok bank by Visa Debit counter transfer for 20 years, then transfer down hall to SCB. I ask about International transfers by SWIFT code to my account. No can do. They can wire international, but must call them on phone to do and there is a total of $66.00 per international wire. So my combination plan is not sure thing. Changing Government deposit plans takes both directions. Is many one else in US using a Credit Union?

Yes, using a credit union. They will only do a in country transfer.  Airforce credit union, checked on Navy CU also same. I opened a Wells Fargo Acc. Get you a RSA devise from WF if you are going to use in Thailand. It saves you a lot of problems, WF has a high security system, good and bad. Will ask for authentications sometime. It produces a 6 digit code every minute to us on your acc. I opened a TransferWise world account, they give you a ACH # and Routing number so you can set it up as a in country transfer from WF to your TW acc. Then move from TW to BB. Still have my CU acc. and have my military retirement going to it. If I need just move to WF. Good to have more then one option. 

FYI, I just turned in my packet this morning for an O Visa  at the Consulate in Laos. The American who was 2 ahead of me had to go and get a copy of his Laos Visa. I know he had a few problems before on his PP from last year, but probably not the reason. I had two copies of my LV in my packet and they keep both with my packet. I did not think to ask if that is the new policy or not. If I get a chance I will ask tomorrow when I pick my PP up. 

16 hours ago, Julie H said:

Sounds extreme for a 60 day extension. What are standard documents required for 60 day ext at Chaengwattana?

Sorry, went there to do a marriage  extension. Ended  up with a 2 month extension because no letter from neighbor. Long story already covered here on my problem with O Visa from DC for retirement.

11 hours ago, tutsiwarrior said:

problems at Nonthaburi immigration? sounds like the immigration district 3 commander up to his old tricks...the dude is a menace...

 

 

 

Just did a 2 month extension with 29 days still on my O Visa. Yes, the IO at Nonthaburi are a pain, by the book and then some. Had a picture of wife on the bed, IO said you both have to be sitting on bed, but let slid this time. Had two witness statements, brought another witness with us, everything good, on wait, you have to have a statement from your neighbor  and copy of his ID. Never mind, give me my two months and I will go to LOAS for a corrected  O Visa. IO said that's a good plan, then come see us for Extension for retirement!

13 minutes ago, allen303 said:

Input from just state of Florida, We had to send a certified copy of our marriage certificate from the Clerk of Court to Tallahassee the capital. They certify that the signature is from the Clerk of Court person that signed it. Then you send that to the State Department. All comes back with nice big certificates for the country of Thailand (3 total). Ours had Hillary signature on it.

As for the affidavit, Nonthaburi IO requires one from the US Embassy. The affidavit just states we live together at this address as husband and wife. All the person is certifying at the US Embassy is that you signed the Affidavit in from of them. Their notary does not in any way certify what is on the affidavit as true, and $50.00. Nonthaburi IO also requires you to take that affidavit and your affidavit of income (if using) to the Thai office and get their stamp on it. Just went through this. Ubonjoe can give you the name of the office, but your IO may not be so tedious! Came in on the back end of the discussion, hope this is in line with the topic.

Just picked up he is an Asian national, not a US citizen. If not a US citizen he pretty much can't get the time of day from the US Embassy. I don't think they are going to certify any document he brings to them. They have no way of knowing if its an original or forgery. With todays printer technology, if you are computer savvy, you can just about forge any document. Please try and let us know how it goes.

48 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

Yes it is accepted. It will have to be translated to Thai and the translation be certified by the Department of Consular Affairs of the MFA. Same for your marriage certificate.

Input from just state of Florida, We had to send a certified copy of our marriage certificate from the Clerk of Court to Tallahassee the capital. They certify that the signature is from the Clerk of Court person that signed it. Then you send that to the State Department. All comes back with nice big certificates for the country of Thailand (3 total). Ours had Hillary signature on it.

As for the affidavit, Nonthaburi IO requires one from the US Embassy. The affidavit just states we live together at this address as husband and wife. All the person is certifying at the US Embassy is that you signed the Affidavit in front of them. Their notary does not in any way certify what is on the affidavit as true, and $50.00. Nonthaburi IO also requires you to take that affidavet and your affidavit of income (if using) to the Thai office and get their stamp on it. Just went through this. Ubonjoe can give you the name of the office, but your IO may not be so tedious! Came in on the back end of the discussion, hope this is in line with the topic.

17 minutes ago, allen303 said:

Single, that three months covers me past Oct. 29th when I go back to US. Went to do the extension for marriage at Nonthaburi

, had all the paper work, 1 statement from Thai friend, Sister-in-law and another witness with me. IO lady says all good but need a statement from your neighbor. I told her I don't know my neighbor never met them but you say I have to get a statement and copy of their ID. Never mind just give me the two months and then I will go to Laos. Come February I will enter on a OA, learned my lesion. Remember this was after IO would not give extension for retirement because my O Visa had married to a Thai wrote on it from DC Embassy.

 

Another interesting question came up while I was doing the 2 months. One IO asked the IO (nice lady) doing my 2 months, (how can he get a extension based on marriage when his wife is here as a US citizen not a Thai wife)? Talk about Fido's Ass! Don't know where they went with that. Got my 2 months, popped smoke and broke contact.

After talking to wife she will run over to the IO office and get TM8, hate to give them another 1000. That’s the easy way. When she gets back she will be under her 90 days so no problem till Aug.29. She has a year stay but still has to do 90 day report.

4 hours ago, ubonjoe said:

It will depend upon the Lao immigration officer on entry. Sometimes they look for the departure stamp in the passport. But since she is Thai they should be more flexible.

Are you applying for a single or multiple entry non-o visa?

Single, that three months covers me past Oct. 29th when I go back to US. Went to do the extension for marriage at Nonthaburi

, had all the paper work, 1 statement from Thai friend, Sister-in-law and another witness with me. IO lady says all good but need a statement from your neighbor. I told her I don't know my neighbor never met them but you say I have to get a statement and copy of their ID. Never mind just give me the two months and then I will go to Laos. Come February I will enter on a OA, learned my lesion. Remember this was after IO would not give extension for retirement because my O Visa had married to a Thai wrote on it from DC Embassy.

Another interesting question came up while I was doing the 2 months. One IO asked the IO (nice lady) doing my 2 months, (how can he get a extension based on marriage when his wife is here as a US citizen not a Thai wife)? Talk about Fido's Ass! Don't know where they went with that. Got my 2 months, popped smoke and broke contact.