33 minutes ago, pizzachang said:

Well, doesn't have anything to do with Thailand, but I'm absolutely sure the Democrat Party in America has always claimed "higher taxes means more money"..... for the government. 

Some people are claiming that DHL & FedEx are no longer accepting "parcels".  I'll find out if this is true, I'm sure.

If "Democrat Party in America claims "higher taxes means more money"..... for the government." would mean they are attached to realty and understand how accounting works.  Unlike .... MAGA illiterates who STILL do not grasp that a Tariff is a TAX paid by CONSUMERS in the country that takes delivery of good and services.

as for "Some people are claiming that DHL & FedEx are no longer accepting "parcels" ... um yeah, that is all over the news!

I just hope I can still get computer components shipped here from Amazon USA.

Not sure.

 

Also, what about Stilton Cheese?

 

20 hours ago, Jiggo said:

They are now, had a couple of trips to the Sukhumvit sorting office, I wouldn't mind, but they don't even tell you the package is there in the form of a note in the post.

The discussion was about outgoing mail, not incoming.

12 hours ago, GammaGlobulin said:

I just hope I can still get computer components shipped here from Amazon USA.

Not sure.

 

Also, what about Stilton Cheese?

 

Looking for investors to create tee shirts and hats that say "What about Stilton Cheese?" because it is a perfect summary of the way social media news is filtered, and commented on.  Not a summary or consideration of the macro effect of a global choke point in commerce and communication.  No!  It comes down to the most minute grain of sand ... "How, specifically, does this issue affect me, and what are "They" going to do about it??" In his case, the burning question "What about Stilton Cheese?"  Thank you GammaGlobulin for this sublime and wonderful example of "Yes, in fact, it IS ... all about me."

So to our community here I say, from here on out, whenever you decide to comment on global news events, the correct input is  What about Stilton Cheese? and nothing else.  If enough of us get in on this joke, we can create an international meme / saying that has real value, or, no value at all!  Perfect!

Signing off with a hearty ... What about Stilton Cheese?

On 8/23/2025 at 3:40 PM, kwak250 said:

All the Americans who voted for Trump at least get to show their gratitude by paying a nice extra lump of cash for their imports

 

Must be so nice to show how much you appreciate the wonderful man.

 

Bit like going to the temple/church and giving a donation after the service
 

Spot on! yet so many fall for that trap

3 hours ago, JustinTyme said:

Looking for investors to create tee shirts and hats that say "What about Stilton Cheese?" because it is a perfect summary of the way social media news is filtered, and commented on.  Not a summary or consideration of the macro effect of a global choke point in commerce and communication.  No!  It comes down to the most minute grain of sand ... "How, specifically, does this issue affect me, and what are "They" going to do about it??" In his case, the burning question "What about Stilton Cheese?"  Thank you GammaGlobulin for this sublime and wonderful example of "Yes, in fact, it IS ... all about me."

So to our community here I say, from here on out, whenever you decide to comment on global news events, the correct input is  What about Stilton Cheese? and nothing else.  If enough of us get in on this joke, we can create an international meme / saying that has real value, or, no value at all!  Perfect!

Signing off with a hearty ... What about Stilton Cheese?

 

 

This does not seem to be a clever move. Punish individuals for what others have done.

On 8/23/2025 at 3:40 AM, kwak250 said:

All the Americans who voted for Trump at least get to show their gratitude by paying a nice extra lump of cash for their imports

 

Must be so nice to show how much you appreciate the wonderful man.

 

Bit like going to the temple/church and giving a donation after the service
 

Thai already have import duties.   Can you not understand?  

Now we can add Taiwan and Japan to the list of countries not allowing regular parcel mail sent to the U.S., courtesy of Trump:

 

Taiwan and Japan halt small parcel shipments to U.S. after end of duty-free exemption

"Taiwan’s postal service (NYSEARCA:EWT) has suspended shipments of small parcels to the United States, effective Tuesday, in response to the Trump administration’s move to scrap the “de minimis” duty exemption for low-value imports.

 

The state-owned Chunghwa Post has stopped delivering packages as “the global postal system has not yet provided a service allowing senders to prepay customs duty, and Chunghwa Post’s contracted carriers have also announced suspension of merchandise mail deliveries,” according to the company’s statement on Monday.

 

Elsewhere, Japan Post Co. will also suspend shipping of some small packages to the U.S. due to fresh tariffs imposed by the U.S. government.

 

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5 hours ago, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Now we can add Taiwan and Japan to the list of countries not allowing regular parcel mail sent to the U.S., courtesy of Trump:

 

Taiwan and Japan halt small parcel shipments to U.S. after end of duty-free exemption

"Taiwan’s postal service (NYSEARCA:EWT) has suspended shipments of small parcels to the United States, effective Tuesday, in response to the Trump administration’s move to scrap the “de minimis” duty exemption for low-value imports.

 

The state-owned Chunghwa Post has stopped delivering packages as “the global postal system has not yet provided a service allowing senders to prepay customs duty, and Chunghwa Post’s contracted carriers have also announced suspension of merchandise mail deliveries,” according to the company’s statement on Monday.

 

Elsewhere, Japan Post Co. will also suspend shipping of some small packages to the U.S. due to fresh tariffs imposed by the U.S. government.

 

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So does Australia

My favorite 2word I use for the USA is Boycott. and I will until the Trump gang are all gone from power.

On 8/25/2025 at 12:39 PM, brfsa2 said:

Spot on! yet so many fall for that trap

 

4 hours ago, still kicking said:

So does Australia

How Australia Post Suspending US Parcel Deliveries Affects You

1 hour ago, Stargeezr said:

My favorite 2word I use for the USA is Boycott. and I will until the Trump gang are all gone from power.

Better build a big enough prison for all those involved. Thankfully Steven Millers puppet will no longer be able to handle all the drugs 

From the US embassy re: Thai Post Office

 

Dear ...,

 

With the current mailing limitations of Thailand Post, you are able to instead mail the completed and signed SSA-7162 form directly to the Social Security Administration office in Manila, Philippines at the address below. 

   

Social Security Administration

U.S. Embassy – Manila

Attention: FEQ

1201 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita

Manila, Philippines 0930

 

We advise using a trackable courier service (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc,) so you can check the status of the package instantaneously.  Please be advised that the Social Security Administration office does not accept electronic or faxed forms.

 

Please note that this is a temporary procedure only during Thailand Post mailing disruptions.  Forms should be mailed to the standard mailing address / PO box once the mailing system resumes service.

 

Regards,

American Citizens Services │U.S. Embassy Bangkok 

95 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

02-205-4000 (Thailand) │+1-202-640-2632 (USA) │ +66-2-205-4000 (International)

Website: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/

https://lightmailer.mail.com/inline/1756283629861877282/MGI1ZDUyMjYtNDBmNi00MGU3LTlmNzEtNmVhYTgzOWFjZDc5

SP-RCS

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1 hour ago, mymonkeyhusb said:

From the US embassy re: Thai Post Office

 

Dear ...,

 

With the current mailing limitations of Thailand Post, you are able to instead mail the completed and signed SSA-7162 form directly to the Social Security Administration office in Manila, Philippines at the address below. 

   

Social Security Administration

U.S. Embassy – Manila

Attention: FEQ

1201 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita

Manila, Philippines 0930

 

We advise using a trackable courier service (FedEx, DHL, UPS, etc,) so you can check the status of the package instantaneously.  Please be advised that the Social Security Administration office does not accept electronic or faxed forms.

 

Please note that this is a temporary procedure only during Thailand Post mailing disruptions.  Forms should be mailed to the standard mailing address / PO box once the mailing system resumes service.

 

Regards,

American Citizens Services │U.S. Embassy Bangkok 

95 Witthayu Road, Lumphini, Bangkok 10330, Thailand

02-205-4000 (Thailand) │+1-202-640-2632 (USA) │ +66-2-205-4000 (International)

Website: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/

https://lightmailer.mail.com/inline/1756283629861877282/MGI1ZDUyMjYtNDBmNi00MGU3LTlmNzEtNmVhYTgzOWFjZDc5

SP-RCS

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I would feel more secure about this if 1) there was a message on the US embassy Bangkok's website attesting to it and 2) FBU and the US embassy in Manila put up a message confirming it.

36 minutes ago, John Drake said:

 

I would feel more secure about this if 1) there was a message on the US embassy Bangkok's website attesting to it and 2) FBU and the US embassy in Manila put up a message confirming it.

If someone calls Manila, ask about it. I'll also ask next week when I email them for confirmation my 8 Aug form was received. 

The US were making no money from small parcels...and they are still making no money...

 

...but if Trump's stance reduces some of the cost of getting stuff into Thailand, I'm all for it.

I think some are confused as to why countries are doing this...  They don't know how duties will be collected, what additional info needs to be submitted, nor where to submit it.  In other words, another fiasco that had zero foresight.  Clowns.

On 8/23/2025 at 1:00 PM, ThreeCardMonte said:

In this day and age of internet, scan and fax, turbo fax, mobile banking, direct deposit, automatic bill payment directly from one’s bank and Venmo.

 

Who in the hell still uses snail mail?  Especially from Thailand to the USA.

 

Probably the same people who write checks. 

It is rather difficult to send a parcel using any of those systems you have listed!

2 hours ago, JAG said:

It is rather difficult to send a parcel using any of those systems you have listed!

Never heard of FedEx or DHL?

 

Thai post isn’t the only rodeo in town.

Just yesterday I went to the Post Office to mail a document for Social Security questions and answers with No, No and No and then sign the back page and mail back to the US. The clerk said I would not be able to send the letter because of the restrictions. I told her my send was NOT a package but a letter. After the back and forth a light came over her head and things went on as I planned as usual. I send this form in to SS maybe twice a year with the same answers each tome. Why this can not be done electronically I haven't a clue as I have asked with no answers from SS. After 1,530 THB later my Letter is now in Bangkok at the airport. End of Story. SS thinks everyone who receives SS monthly payments lives in the States. Go Figure...

19 minutes ago, cdulaney said:

Just yesterday I went to the Post Office to mail a document for Social Security questions and answers with No, No and No and then sign the back page and mail back to the US. The clerk said I would not be able to send the letter because of the restrictions. I told her my send was NOT a package but a letter. After the back and forth a light came over her head and things went on as I planned as usual. I send this form in to SS maybe twice a year with the same answers each tome. Why this can not be done electronically I haven't a clue as I have asked with no answers from SS. After 1,530 THB later my Letter is now in Bangkok at the airport. End of Story. SS thinks everyone who receives SS monthly payments lives in the States. Go Figure...

Think?  All government workers think about is their next paycheck.  Now with Trump they wonder.  They wonder if they will have a job tomorrow.

25 minutes ago, cdulaney said:

Just yesterday I went to the Post Office to mail a document for Social Security questions and answers with No, No and No and then sign the back page and mail back to the US. The clerk said I would not be able to send the letter because of the restrictions. I told her my send was NOT a package but a letter. After the back and forth a light came over her head and things went on as I planned as usual. I send this form in to SS maybe twice a year with the same answers each tome. Why this can not be done electronically I haven't a clue as I have asked with no answers from SS. After 1,530 THB later my Letter is now in Bangkok at the airport. End of Story. SS thinks everyone who receives SS monthly payments lives in the States. Go Figure...

People in the US who collect SS payments don't have to do the 7162. Only those living outside of the US. SS does not think everyone live in the states or they wouldn't be sending out 7162 forms to be sent back.

22 hours ago, ThreeCardMonte said:

Never heard of FedEx or DHL?

 

Thai post isn’t the only rodeo in town.

Nice deflection from your earlier post.

 

"In this day and age of internet, scan and fax, turbo fax, mobile banking, direct deposit, automatic bill payment directly from one’s bank and Venmo.

 

 Who in the hell still uses snail mail? Especially from Thailand to the USA.

 

 Probably the same people who write checks. "

 

Btw, DHL stopped delivering to the US, don't know about FedEx. A pity you don't grasp the issue here.

15 minutes ago, flexomike said:

People in the US who collect SS payments don't have to do the 7162. Only those living outside of the US. SS does not think everyone live in the states or they wouldn't be sending out 7162 forms to be sent back.

Thanks, Mike, for the information. I usually look up form numbers to see precisely the reasons/details. I looked at the paperwork attached to the mail from SS and the Form 7162 is at the top of the form. Thanks Again...CD

On 8/26/2025 at 7:01 PM, TallGuyJohninBKK said:

Now we can add Taiwan and Japan to the list of countries not allowing regular parcel mail sent to the U.S., courtesy of Trump:

 

Taiwan and Japan halt small parcel shipments to U.S. after end of duty-free exemption

"Taiwan’s postal service (NYSEARCA:EWT) has suspended shipments of small parcels to the United States, effective Tuesday, in response to the Trump administration’s move to scrap the “de minimis” duty exemption for low-value imports.

 

The state-owned Chunghwa Post has stopped delivering packages as “the global postal system has not yet provided a service allowing senders to prepay customs duty, and Chunghwa Post’s contracted carriers have also announced suspension of merchandise mail deliveries,” according to the company’s statement on Monday.

 

Elsewhere, Japan Post Co. will also suspend shipping of some small packages to the U.S. due to fresh tariffs imposed by the U.S. government.

 

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yes, i am in japan it is bad since ss sent out a warning for us to mail back info to them in the next 60 days or our ss will stop  i  hope you all know this

 

3 minutes ago, camper star said:

yes, i am in japan it is bad since ss sent out a warning for us to mail back info to them in the next 60 days or our ss will stop  i  hope you all know this

 

Letters aren't parcels.

Thailand has blocked everything -- letters and parcels.

The SS form is a letter.

Also the benefits cutoff if it happened won't happen until well into next year.

There is plenty of time to deal with this even if you don't get the first mailing form back in time.

2 minutes ago, Jingthing said:

Letters aren't parcels.

Thailand has blocked everything -- letters and parcels.

The SS form is a letter.

Also the benefits cutoff if it happened won't happen until well into next year.

There is plenty of time to deal with this even if you don't get the first mailing form back in time.

Good, then you are in good hands. please let us know if your SS form was delivered to the usa, i am hoping mine was.