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1 minute ago, Larryst said:

 

Direct depost to Bangkok Bank at BigC Pattaya. Now moved the branch to Pattaya Klang.

Strange because the SSA started allowing IDD deposits a couple of years ago to any bank in Thailand and there were no stipulations.

Only stipulation was if the deposits were set up to go to NY branch first and then to your local bank in Thailand.

First I heard of this.

5 hours ago, Larryst said:

Last month I got a letter from Bangkok Bank. It says to inform me about certain adjustments regarding my deposit account with Bangkok Bank.  It says it has come to there attention that I utilize this account for receiving money transfers via electronic system from a US Governmebt Agency (Social Security).  According to the terms and conditions governing this service, the account owner is required to appear in person and present their account passbook at any branch to make withdrawals from the savings deposit account. Further more, the account cannot be used to conduct any transactions through ATM service or any other channel, nor can it be deducted for any purpose whatsoever. (money transfers). Starting 27 May 2024. I can only be able to withdraw funds by visiting a bank branch with passbook. 

I had to open another account with Bangkok Bank so I can use a ATM card and be able to transfer funds. Has anyone else received a letter like this. 

Does your SSA deposit go to the Bangkok Bank in NY and then to your account or does it go straight to your Thailand account?

I ask because it has always been that way if your deposit went to the NY branch.

Anybody with experience on this issue in Khon Kaen??

23 hours ago, Liquorice said:

Yes they do, but you missed the point I was asking - have you checked you can you get a credit receipt from your bank.

 

When Immigration started accepting monthly overseas pensions transferred to a bank account, you couldn't get a credit advice receipt from your Thai bank as the Bank of Thailand was the receiving bank. It took a visit from a staff member of Bangkok Bank to visit our local office to explain the 'BNT' code was an International transfer before they would accept it.

 

A UK pension alone transferred through the Bahtnet system wouldn't meet the financial requirements anyway.

Yes, no problem. I can get monthly credit advice from my local Bangkok Bank branch.

4 hours ago, PJPom said:

If your bank statement has the code MCL0101#### you are OK ,this denotes foreign funds transfer from other bank with API system .

This has been accepted by my IO for the past four years after he checked, ….note , my own Bank didn’t know what this code was.

The code is BTN which stands for BahtNet. That is the code I am asking about in regards to the credit advice.

4 hours ago, Liquorice said:

I take it you are having your (UK?) state pension payments paid directly to your Thai bank.

These payments are issued by Citibank to the Bank of Thailand, who then transfer it to your Thai bank.

 

Have you checked your Thai bank can issue a credit advice receipt, I'm not so sure if they can as they were not the initial receiving bank.
You may need an FET form (Foreign exchange transfer form) which are usually issued by the initial receiving bank.

I know that. If you read my original post, I was asking if the credit advice will be accepted as proof of overseas fund.

16 hours ago, Maestro said:

 

The immigration office should accept the credit receipt if it shows that the remittance came from abroad, but does it show this?

Yes it does. The whole point of a credit advice is to show where the transfer originated from. But I have heard both good and bad stories that's why I was hoping somebody had a recent experience on this issue.

I would like to know if the Khon Kaen Immigration Office accepts a credit advice from banks as confirming an overseas transfer.

This is in regard to people that are using the 12 monthly transfer method to extend their marriage or retirement visa and do NOT have the FTT coding used by Bangkok Bank.

The coding in the bank book shows BTN code which stands for BahtNet system.

Thank you

US Treasury checks at Bangkok Bank took a little over 3 weeks to clear last October, November and December.

3 hours ago, Mitkof Island said:

No payments for February yet. This time it looks like it stopped.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

If you did not receive your monthly Social Security payment this month, your benefits have likely been suspended because we did not receive the annual questionnaire form that was mailed to you.

To reinstate your benefit payments, you will need to print and complete one of the forms listed below.

• If you are a Social Security beneficiary, please complete Form SSA-7162
• If you are the Representative Payee for a beneficiary, please complete Form SSA-7161

When completing the form, please ensure that you include your complete name, address, contact number, SSN and sign the form. Once signed, mail the completed form to:

         Social Security Administration
         ATTN: FEQ
         U.S. Embassy
         1201 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita
         Manila, Philippines 0930

Once we receive the completed form, we will take immediate action to reinstate benefits. Any past due benefits will be directly deposited into your bank account, usually within 7-10 business days. Thank you.

20 hours ago, HappyExpat57 said:

 

The FACT that Fox News settled a lawsuit for $787.5 MILLION for LYING  should be a clear indication of what network NOT to trust.

True, but unfortunately, there are many news services, groups, organizations etc. around the world not to mention apps like Telegram and many others.

Red vs Blue in the New Civil War!

The Divided States of America!

If Real News is not to your liking or fits your narrative, then you call it Fake News!

How can you REALLY tell what news is real or fake??????????????? Everyone quotes it for their own narrative beliefs.

Crazy world that is truly polarizing everybody and governments controlling all their citizens.

Good luck world!!

These two are the best America has to offer?? America bites the dust!! 

They will have to move the White House to either a Nursing Home or a Mental Institution or both!!

Hubert Humphrey! I know not a past president but a Vice President. 

22 hours ago, jakow said:

We're in Thailand and traveling to the USA for 1 month. Our 5 year old and 2 year old both have US passports. The 5 year old has a Thai passport, but somehow we completely forgot that we didn't make a Thai passport for our 2 year old and just realized this today. (I know, really dumb.) How big of a problem is this? Our flight is on the 18th in the morning. My wife said we can get an emergency passport for him tomorrow. Is that true, and is it necessary? Thank you for any advice! Can't believe we did this...

My question to you is how long and how difficult was it for you to get a visa for your wife and also what kind did you get? Thanks

I received my 2024 COLA letter from the SSA yesterday here in Khon Kaen.

Of course, I already knew the amount because of the 03 January payment.

I do use this for proof of income to Immigration.

Hell, I'm more pissed that my 12-15 baht kiwi went to over 30 baht!! Geez

The only good thing about Starbucks is that they have decaf coffee.

I know decaf sucks and Thais have no clue what that is, but unfortunately some people can't have caffeine due to health reasons.

Not everyone is able to self insure!

2 hours ago, DudleySquat said:

Yes, there is better pizza from restaurants with wood-fired ovens, but if you want pizza quickly, try the New York Pizza, but you have to tell them to put extra pizza sauce on the pie. I tell them I want extra sauce mak mak mak, and to make the pizza well-done. 

 

As the pizza now has plenty of sauce, they are forced to put more toppings because the toppings slide. 

 

What you get, is not the usual dry pizza that Thais always get, but a very rich and hearty pizza with plenty of toppings and cheese. 

 

 

When did they bring back New York style?

They stopped many months ago and it's not available here in Khon Kaen.

Just went to confirm my details and it was very easy.

All I had to do was confirm that my name and address was the same.

Said they will contact me if they need anything else. Glad it was that easy as I always worry something will go wrong as some people have had a tough process to go through.

2 hours ago, ripstanley said:

I received one in November and had until 13/12/23 to confirm. I clicked on the green line down the bottom of the email. This was after I signed onto the website to check that is was in my notification list. After I clicked on the green area it took me to their website as I was already signed on. I had to check my name and address were  correct. I even updated my address. I hit the confirm button and a message came up to say I was good to send money. I did a transfer on 14/12/23 and no problems,

Thanks for your reply. Do they give you an option to pause the confirmation process in case you need to get something later to submit?

It seems many people get many different requests to confirm. What country are you from? Thanks again

I just received an email from Wise saying that I need to confirm my personal details by 15 January.

Did anybody else receive this type of email and what details do I have to confirm and what pictures or copies will I need to send them?

I would like to know in advance so I can prepare and be ready and not have any issues.

Thank you in advance.

I buy this on Lazada and Shopee but as Sheryl says, you can use IHerb as well.

I use all three with absolutely no problems, but IHerb is very cheap.

8 hours ago, brewsterbudgen said:

 I have no idea.  Who do you suggest?  If they're as dodgy as you suggest, surely there would be publicity as they're doing tremendous business in the expat market.

They are doing great business because of the price. How can they pay big claims at those prices and with no increase in premiums?

Also, have you seen or heard of any big claims being paid?

The nail in the coffin for me is that all the Thai officers resigned here in Thailand, shouldn't that be a warning to everybody??

Good luck but remember the old saying, if it's too good to be true, it probably is.