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Payment date depends where you signed up. Payable on the 3rd if you signed up overseas but many folks signed up in the US. I'm pretty sure that once you start Social Security that your payment date stays the same even if you move overseas or vice versa. To see your next payment date, create or log on to your my Social Security online account and go to the “Benefits & Payments” section. In general, here’s how we assign payment dates: If you were born on the 1st through the 10th of the month, you’ll be paid on the second Wednesday of the month. If you were born on the 11th through the 20th of the month, you’ll be paid on the third Wednesday of the month. If you were born after the 20th of the month, you’ll be paid on the fourth Wednesday of the month. There are exceptions. For example, children and spouses who receive benefits based on someone else’s work record will be paid on the same day as the primary beneficiary. For others, we may issue your payments on the 3rd of each month. Among other reasons, we do this if: You filed for benefits before May 1, 1997. You also receive a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment. Your Medicare premiums are paid for by the state where you live. You live in a foreign country.
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The one in the link Pib posted is a newer revision (2021). I would use that one.
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ssa-7161-revised.pdf
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Trump, 14th Amendment put Supreme Court on the spot
Smokin Joe replied to CharlieH's topic in World News
You may have just made an accurate prediction of the SCOTUS decision. -
International driving license for Thai local licence
Smokin Joe replied to Lamphen's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
You can check which treaty was ratified by any country at the United Nations Treaty Database. Some countries only ratified one of the two treaties and some countries ratified both. 1949 Treaty - https://treaties.un.org/Pages/ViewDetailsV.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-1&chapter=11&Temp=mtdsg5&clang=_en 1968 Treaty - https://treaties.un.org/pages/ViewDetailsIII.aspx?src=TREATY&mtdsg_no=XI-B-19&chapter=11&Temp=mtdsg3&clang=_en Ignore the 2nd column. "Signature" just indicates that they participated in the treaty conference. The third column is the one that indicates it was ratified. -
Expat Requesting Assistance & Help
Smokin Joe replied to JimTripper's topic in ASEAN NOW Community Pub
I'll let someone else explain it to him -
British Tourist Dies After Fall from Pattaya Hotel
Smokin Joe replied to webfact's topic in Pattaya News
Two things that stood out to me: 1st News Post - "he succumbed to his wounds" Wounds? Not injuries? Hmmmm 2nd News Post - "Ms. xxxx, who witnessed the incident, said she was lying in her room but then heard someone fall. Wonder how she knew it was someone, rather than something -
I have been living here for 15 years and have been using my PayPal account regularly to buy items off of ebay and have sent to my Thai address. In my case I opened my PayPal account in the US. I have a US bank account the PayPal is linked to. My PayPal primary address is a mail forwarding service in the US (Las Vegas). My computers location is set to "United States". My Thai address is one of my alternate delivery addresses. I just got into a new hobby and in the last 4-5 months have done at least 20 purchases on ebay from Chinese sellers for delivery to my Thai address and paid with PayPal.
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It was either a Saturday or Sunday morning when I went. I went to the Emergency Room first. The ER told me just to go to the Urology Dept since they had Doctors on duty at the time. That's another good thing about BPH. In many cases you can just walk in and see a specialist like a Urologist, Cardiologist, ENT etc. You might have to wait awhile as they will work you in between appointments. In the case of my UTI I waited no more than 30 minutes. I had my first ever colonoscopy at BPH in 2019. I had a routine physical at Pattaya International and they told me the cost. Can't remember the cost but I went to BPH and it was cheaper there. The Doctor I talked to said I could even have it done later that same day. Wasn't mentally prepared for that so did it the next day. Colonoscopy cost at BPH in 2019 was 18,600 Baht and included removal and biopsy of two polyps. There was also a 820 Baht Initial consult fee and an 820 Baht fee for a follow up consult to see the results.
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I had a UTI in Nov 2022. I woke up about 4 or 5 AM to pee and it was bloody at the end, like very bloody. I was definitely going to the hospital but waited until normal business hours. In the time up until I went I had an increasing urge to pee more often and although there was no pain at first it started to get more and more uncomfortable each time. I went to Bangkok Pattaya because I assumed I only had a few more days to live and cost was not an issue. I've posted a copy of my bill to show that BPH is not always quite as expensive as everyone assumes. The Doctors fee and Urine exam was about 1000 Baht. I also got a free digital prostate check. The Doc had me take some antibiotics by IV and that was the majority of the costs for the final bill. No more bloody pee within two hours so I was happy. If he had prescribed oral meds I assume I could have asked him just to write down the med/dosage/how long and bought them at Fascino for a savings over Hospital prices.
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Florida Bill Threatens to Out and Endanger Transgender People
Smokin Joe replied to Social Media's topic in World News
Most times a DL is shown it is usually NOT to a police officer. It is shown much more often at a bar, at a liquor store, to buy tobacco, to rent a car, check into a hotel, to check in at an airport etc. -
Nam's does not do trips top DMK. Not sure why but it's posted on their website.
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Wikipedia has updated the Bi-2 page with new info. I think this is the most detailed citizenship info that has been posted. I doubt that Thailand would be stupid enough to deport people with Israeli and Australian citizenship to Russia, regardless of dual nationality or not. I wonder what passports were used for entering Thailand. If they entered on Russian Passports it would make sense to deport them to Russia in normal circumstances. But this is not normal circumstances. "In January 2024, members of the group have been arrested in Thailand for allegedly violating immigration regulations and may be deported to Russia, since five of its members have Russian citizenship. As those members also have citizenship of other countries (Israeli and Australian), the issue became a diplomatic concern for several countries, also fueled by arguments that Russian request is related to silencing political dissidents"
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When I came back after the Covid lock down in 2021 it was required for my 5 yr license renewal.
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Appointment for Driving license for Thai citizen
Smokin Joe replied to Delight's topic in Thailand Motor Discussion
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Congrats on the news about Annies. One of my Favorite places back in the 1900's. I was skeptical at first and assumed maybe a case of the same name but no relation. But I was pleasantly surprised that it was apparently re-opened by the same management. Their website has the whole story. https://www.anniesbangkok.com/
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Hopefully you do. You set yourself up for so well for my previous post though that I just couldn't resist.
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I imagine your neighbors wish they could say the same.