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3 hours ago, ricklev said:
I started receiving my SS in October of 2024 after applying through Manilla. Anybody know if this form something I should be looking for or worrying about?
Yep!
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1 minute ago, Jingthing said:
I've had the same experience and agree just go regular.
It's the fact that the Wilkes-Barr PO sits on it. Tell me that's not pre-arranged between SSA and USPS.
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9 minutes ago, Jingthing said:
You're not wrong to be suspicious of what DOGE has done.
Yep - I know.
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On 6/18/2025 at 2:25 PM, cjinchiangrai said:Return registered airmail.
From experience. Registered mail seldom makes it to Wilkes-Barr by the cutoff date. They actually sit on registered mail and it doesn't get delivered. I did that twice with the same results. The mail stops in Wilkes-Barr and then sits for weeks.
Now I just send it by regular first-class international - 68 THB. Never have a problem.-
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On 6/16/2025 at 3:43 PM, KhunLA said:Last one I sent back was mid July last year. So if don't receive by August, then I'll snail mail a couple over.
I have usually gotten mine my June. We're now at the end of June and I still haven't received mine yet. But it seems we're all in the same boat. Hey - maybe this is the new DOGE SSA. No one gets their SSA 7162 in Thailand this year and they cut all of our payments starting Feb 2026?
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Band Of Brothers - just finished, now working on the book.
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3 hours ago, kwilco said:the intial jab is sometimes difficult to find
No they are not. What a load of tosh. The shots are available in virtually all Thai government hospital. As i said, rabies in endemic here and the health authorities understand that.
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Given the snottiness in this thread, my stance is simple.
If you want the shots, get the shots.
If you don't want the shots, don't get them.
Screw it. Ya'll are adults - it's your life to live how you wish. I'd recommend them, but it's your life.-
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Go to a government hospital. Shots will cost around 500 per shot or less. You'll need four or five based on the protocol they decide to use. Gamma gobulin shot as well (not the troll). Whoever wrote that the shots will cost you 15,000 THB must have rabies as their brain is cooked. A lot of misinformation spewed here.
I work with a lot of strays and take care of the animals at 2 local temples (shots, neutered/spayed) out of my own pocket as well as having 10 dogs, a cat, and a couple of birds of my own and find homes for those I can't take it or rehome at temples. If I can't rehome them I often will provide them with food and medicine when they come around as I work to find them homes. This includes taking care of sick animals too, so yeah - I get rabies shots. Funny cause I've been accused of being a - <gasp> - Anti-Vaxxer! <screams>.
That gives you an idea of what I think about Covid and under-tested mRNA shots. But rabies vaccines are based on solid vaccine tech and have been around for a long time. I can remember when you needed to get them in the stomach - <ugh!>.
Rabies is endemic here, so get the shots if you've been bit and get your animals shots as well. Most villages in Lamphun give the shots for free to pets and village strays annually.. I keep up the date on my rabies boosters ever couple of years unless I get nipped by a dog or cat I'm not familiar with. The shots are very common here but cheaper at a government clinic. They can sting. Plan on taking some Tylenol after the shot.
Go get the shots. Nothing to fret over, but sooner is better than later.-
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The same could be asked of cigarettes and alcohol.
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4 hours ago, BLMFem said:
So Trump furiously defends the boss in Moscow when attending the G7 and this is what Putin does in return. Total and utter humiliation. Putin couldn't have made it any clearer who's in charge even if he came out and straight up said so. You MAGA guys must be so proud.
Putin Humiliates Trump With Massive Strike That Kills an American
"An American citizen was among 15 people killed in Russian strikes on Kyiv overnight, hours after President Trump bragged about his relationship with Vladimir Putin.
President Donald Trump urged world leaders at the G7 summit in Canada on Monday to allow Russia back into the major power grouping, from which it was expelled in 2014 after its invasion of Ukrainian Crimea.
Hours later, Putin launched what was reportedly the most lethal attack on the Ukrainian capital so far this year. "
One of the hundreds of body-bags that have flown into Dover Air Force Base, Delaware since this ****-show began.
HIMARS and ATACMS among other hi-tech MIC equipment requires US boots on the ground. Boom! -
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3 hours ago, NanLaew said:
Yes there is room for dissent in the House. But Trump, as President of the United States of America and their Commander-in-Chief doesn't brook dissent or disagreement. He sees this as a personal slight against his laws and edicts.
Which supports the assertions that he's gravitating toward dictatorial rule.
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17 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:
Joe Rogan Regular Apologizes for Supporting Trump, Calls for Impeachment
Jun 16, 2025
Comedian and frequent Joe Rogan guest Dave Smith has apologized for supporting President Donald Trump, and is now calling for his impeachment. Smith, who hosts libertarian podcast Part of the Problem, said that he felt betrayed by Trump over his policy on Iran. "I supported him ... I apologize for doing so," he said during an appearance on the Breaking Points podcast. "He should be impeached and removed."
Why It Matters
Smith's comments come as Trump supporters criticize his response to recent military escalations in the Middle East. The backlash follows an Israeli airstrike last week targeting Iran's nuclear facilities, triggering a series of missile exchanges between the two nations. Trump, who campaigned against getting involved in "endless wars," has supported Israel's actions.
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The comedian is part of a rising wave of Trump-aligned voices turning against the president over the strikes. On Monday, former Fox News host Tucker Carlson said that if the U.S. is pulled into a war with Iran, it could mean the "end" of Trump's presidency—and "the American empire." [emphasis added]
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https://www.newsweek.com/joe-rogan-regular-apologizes-supporting-trump-calls-impeachment-2086316
He's losing the part of his base who voted for him based on his campaign promise to end wars. What's happened instead? The US is in a two front war in Ukraine and the Middle East as it ramps up to start bombing Iran. That's not what his base voted for. And his real goal is war with China, but Ukraine and Iran is dragging his administration war-plans away from that front. The Republicans can kiss Congress good-bye when the mid-terms come. Not that it matters - Dems and Repulicans are opposite sides of the same coin. And they can kiss the presidency good-bye in 2028, well, until Dictator-In-Chief, King Trump, hasn't put the US under Martial Law due to the World War he created.-
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Too bad. Less Middle Eastern tourist for AN members to throw shade at.
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20 hours ago, Jack1988 said:
I often see this thing when i am in thailand. I am talking about thai couples, married or just boyfriend and girlfriend. Why is always the thai women that pays and not the thai man? I read some thai stories online, the thai husband gets a salary but he must give it all to his wife, so she pay everything but with his husband's money 🤨😆. I feel like: you gotta be kidding me lol
The last time I checked, I'm not a Thai woman. Nope - pasty white and I've got external equipment.
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They can do better than that. She's white for God's sake. MI6 needs someone like Karine Jean-Pierre.
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But but but - Everyone knows that Russia is losing the Ukraine War badly. Ukraine is chasing Ivan back to the Urals with his terrorist Cossack tail between his legs. Ukraine should demand Russia's Unconditional Surrender immediately - or else. The terms of surrender will only be more harsh if Putin refuses the immediate unconditional surrender.
🇺🇦 Slava Ukraine!!!
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Breaking contracts. This should be interesting.
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Reminds me of the time the BIB busted an expat Bridge Club. Playing Bridge - The Crime Of The Century! Looks like playing board games are a close second in the BIB's assessment of Vice Crimes. Thailand's obsession with keeping the "little people" from gambling while planning to allow their wealthy friends to build casinos is just absurd.
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Lawrence Wilkerson is a retired U.S. Army Colonel who served as Chief of Staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell from 2002 to 2005.
His assessment of US President Donald Trump in this interview is scathing, and unfortunately as a US veteran, I agree with most of his assessment.
I thought Trump had a real opportunity to change the course of US domestic and foreign policies for the better. I gave him 100 days. I no longer believe that.What I see right now I find extremely disturbing, and I'm now in agreement with many of our AN members on the political Left. Trump is out of his megalomaniacal mind, and he's about to sail the ship of state right into the rocks and shoals of avoidable disasters both domestically and globally. This is both sad and dangerous.
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18 hours ago, snoop1130 said:
Picture courtesy of New York Post
Harriotte Lane, a striking 24-year-old from Newcastle, has taken a step back from dating, attributing her decision to the intimidation factor she believes her beauty queen status brings. Freshly crowned as Miss Grand United Kingdom, Harriotte is preparing to compete at Miss Grand International in Bangkok this October.
Lane, a dynamic entrepreneur and owner of the coaching business Crown Coach, explains that her success, intelligence, and stature leave her age group hesitant to approach her. "Being in the spotlight and successful seems to put guys off," she says. Yet, she remains unfazed, stating, "I’m content with where I am. The right person will come in due time."
Towering at 6ft, Lane enjoys the perks of her globe-trotting lifestyle, focusing on personal growth and her burgeoning business. Her coaching company helps aspiring pageant participants find their confidence and shine on stage, much like she did.
Reflecting on her journey, she highlights how pageantry offered more than just tiaras and sashes. "I started as a shy girl with few friends and found a world of empowerment and lifelong friendships. It’s not about competition, but about enhancing yourself."
This philosophy has seen Lane accumulate multiple titles, allowing her to travel extensively, engage in humanitarian efforts, and experience what she describes as "a life people dream of." Despite common misconceptions fueled by media portrayals, she insists that pageantry is serious business, centred on empowerment and self-improvement.
Lane is passionate about inspiring young girls, particularly those from working-class backgrounds, to dream beyond societal limitations. "Raised in a hardworking family, I want to show that you don't need to hail from the capital to achieve greatness," she passionately shares. Her mission is clear: motivate others to embrace their potential and chase their dreams.
As she gears up for the competition in Bangkok, Lane reflects on what the judges seek: "It’s all about body, brain, beauty, and business. They want someone with depth and substance, not just a pretty face."
Harriotte Lane proudly represents the North East, aiming to demonstrate that extraordinary achievements are within anyone’s reach with determination and hard work.
Adapted by ASEAN Now from The Thaiger 2025-06-17
Butt-ugly compared to Asian gals.
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4 hours ago, Hummin said:
Said by Rory 17. June 2025, who joined
14. June 2025
bob smith has a new avatar.
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2025 SSA Form 7162 - "Hello, are you dead yet?" forms.
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Very honestly. Mail transiting from the US through Suvarnabhumi and then to Lamphun takes less than 48 hours with mail that I've traced. Same with traceable mail that I send to the US from Lamphun. Thai Post is extremely efficient. When I track mail, the problems are ALWAYS with USPS. USPS: Slow, slower, and snail-slow.
But? You're out there in Isaan, so maybe it is different.