American Consular Outreach, Nov. 15, 2017 - Phuket

[islandor]

Hi,

 

Was wondering if anybody knows the venue for next weeks Phuket session? Says on the Embassy website that they are supposed to announce the venue 10~15 days in advance... as there are on 5 days left and nothing yet showing at https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/consular-outreach/  I'm wondering if anybody here knows? 

 

Cheers

[ubonjoe]

I have been following the outreaches and they have only been announcing the venues a couple of days before it is scheduled.

The one for Mae Sot even states they will do it 2 days before the date.

Perhaps somebody that is enrolled in STEP ( Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) (https://step.state.gov/step/)) will post it since they send the info by email to them.

[islandor]

24 minutes ago, ubonjoe said:

I have been following the outreaches and they have only been announcing the venues a couple of days before it is scheduled.

The one for Mae Sot even states they will do it 2 days before the date.

Perhaps somebody that is enrolled in STEP ( Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) (https://step.state.gov/step/)) will post it since they send the info by email to them.

Thanks Joe, hadn't seen that on the Mae Sot one...

[Retfed50]

Millennium Hotel, Patong

8:00AM to 11:00 AM

[islandor]

52 minutes ago, Retfed50 said:

Millennium Hotel, Patong

8:00AM to 11:00 AM

Thanks, much appreciated! 

[Jimi007]

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The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Phuket.
 
Date: Wednesday, November 15, 2017
Time: 8:00AM to 11:00AM 
Venue: Millennium Hotel, Patong
Address: 199 Rat-Uthit 200 Pee Road, Kathu, Patong, Phuket 83150, Thailand
Hotel phone:  (66) 7 660 1999
https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/phuket/millennium-resort-patong-phuket/
 
All payments at U.S. Embassy Outreach Events must be made in the form of a BANK DRAFT.
 
SERVICES OFFERED AND OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES ON NOVEMBER 15, 2017
3,850 THB- Renewal of adult passports
3,675 THB- Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports
4,725 THB- Renewal of first adult passports 
4,725 THB- Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports 
3,675 THB- Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports
1,050 THB- Adult passport card
525 THB- Minor passport card
1,750 THB (per notary stamp)–Notary- including income affidavits
 
Above fees are based on an exchange rate of 35 THB to 1 USD
 
PLEASE NOTE: You must bring copies of your passport bio data page and supplementary documents requested with the application per the online instructions. These copies will not be returned to you.
 
IMPORTANT: For applications on behalf of minors, the child and both parents must appear in person.
 
PAYMENT METHOD
Please be advised the U.S. embassy will no longer accept cash (U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht) at Outreach Events for American Citizen Services. This is a worldwide policy, and no exceptions can be considered, please see the No Cash Announcement.
 
All Bank Drafts must be:
Purchased from Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, or Siam Commercial Bank(SCB). 
You do not need an account at the bank to purchase a bank draft.
Kasikorn Bank calls a “bank draft” a “Bill of Exchange.”
Purchased in advance.
Made out to “American Embassy Bangkok”
In the exact amount of Thai Baht (THB) for your total service.
At the official embassy exchange rate at the time of the outreach. 
Submitted at the time of service.
You can show this to the bank:
ลูกค้าท่านนี้ต้องการซื้อแบงค์ดร๊าฟ (สกุลเงินบาทเท่านั้น)
ตามจำนวนเงินที่ระบุด้านหลังสั่งจ่ายถึง
“American Embassy Bangkok”
รบกวนช่วยอำนวยความสะดวกให้ด้วยค่ะ 
Delivery Service: Thai Post can mail back passports for applicants. If you require this service, you must purchase and submit a separate 100 THB bank draft. Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
 
Please note:
Cashiers’ checks, personal checks, cash, credit or any other form of payment will not be accepted.
Bank Draft requirement only applies to Consular Outreach Events and Passports-by-Mail. Services rendered during normal business hours at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok or the Consulate in Chiang Mai will continue to accept payments made by credit card or cash (THB or USD) exclusively.
 
RETURN OF PASSPORT 
 
There are two ways to receive your new passport:
 
1.) IN PERSON: Come to our office in Bangkok (or send a representative with a signed letter to pick up your passport on your behalf) during our appointment hours (M-F from 7:30-11 AM, except holidays and the last Friday of every month), but no appointment is necessary. Present your old passport for cancellation and collect your new passport. If you select this option, please submit a copy of your current passport when you apply.
 
2.) BY MAIL: Purchase a prepaid Thai Post envelope at the outreach for 100 THB (SEPARATE BANK DRAFT IS REQUIRED). Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
If you select this option, our staff will RETAIN your current passport in Bangkok, cancel it when the new passport arrives, and mail both passports to you at the same time.
 
SPECIAL NOTES
CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD AND AUTHENTICATIONS OF SIGNATURE CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS.
 
Starting on October 1, 2017, all beneficiaries and applicants living in Thailand must direct all questions regarding Social Security to SSA Federal Benefits Unit (FBU) in U.S. Embassy in Manila, Philippines at [email protected]. Please visit http://www.ssa.gov for more Social Security information.
 
For other outreach dates and locations please see http://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/consular-outreach/.
 
To receive updates of specific times and locations of any of our upcoming outreaches, which will be released two weeks to 10 days before the event, please encourage others to register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) (https://step.state.gov/step/). STEP is a free service of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs that allows U.S. citizens traveling and living abroad to enroll with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate in order to receive important information.
 
For information on US Citizen Services please see http://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/.
 
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