sbk Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 I applied for an absentee ballot way way back and have not received it in the mail yet. Have any other Americans received theirs yet? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PvtDick Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Received, filled in, and sent back last week. Let's just hope it does some good... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bangkok Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 I haven't received mine either. but i did get an email the other saying that there are ways to vote even if we don't receive it. the is some kind of generic ballot we can use. fedex can mail it free and the ACS will also send it for free. we can do up until very late as well, i think the first or second of november. i think i will wait another week and if i don't receive mine in the mail, i will go this route. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goat Roper Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 My ballot in on it's return trip to the US via DHL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Bangkok Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 ok, here is part of that email i mentioned so you can see for yourself: If you requested an absentee ballot, but do not receive one in time to vote, you may vote by using an Federal Write-in Absentee Ballot (FWAB), which is available from the consular sections in Bangkok and Chiang Mai. When sending in your completed absentee ballot, you may use the Thai postal system, drop it at the consular section, or use FedEx, which is generously offering to return all ballots to the US for free. If you use the Thai postal system, you must buy a Thai stamp. If you drop your ballot at the consular section, and your ballot is marked postage-paid, it goes to the US for free. If a stamp is required, you will have to buy a US stamp. The consular section in Bangkok has a supply on hand for this purpose. The FedEx offer began on September 20, and runs through to Nov 1. To use the FedEx offer, you must ship your ballot using a FedEx envelope and you must complete a FedEx Int'l AWB. You can drop your ballot off at any designated FedEx facility. In Bangkok, these facilities are located at: a) the basement of the Jewelry Trade Center on Silom Road-Tel: 662-6303372. at 8/fl Green Tower Bldg on Rama 4 Road-Tel: 662-2298800 or 1782. c) at 3800.Warehouse on Rama 4 Road-662-2402929 In Chiengmai area, all US citizens can drop their ballots off at the Chiengmai station, which is located on Chiengmai-Lumphun super highway opposite Makro super center-Tel:053-305212. Please note, that courier pickup is not available for the FedEx service, and drop off at FedEx drop boxes is not permitted. If you have questions concerning your absentee ballot, or local election rules, please look at either the FVAP web site at Federal Voting Assistance Program (FVAP)Main Page <http://www.fvap.gov/> or call the FVAP and the Voting Information Center (VIC) at 001-800-12-0663305. Please note that this is a toll-free number from Thailand, and that the VIC can actually put you in touch with your local election officials. Remember the time difference when calling the United States! Remember - Your Vote Counts, But Only If You Vote! American Citizen Services Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted October 17, 2004 Author Share Posted October 17, 2004 I got that email too, hence the interest. unfortunately for me I don't live in Bangkok or Chiang Mai. Darth, if you do go pick up a write in ballot would you mind picking one up for me and dropping it in the mail to me? PM me if you do and I can give you my address. It would be tremendous favor! I have voted in every Pres. election since I was old enough to vote and don't want to miss this one! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Axel Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 I am NOT serious. But for a Sunday afternoon go here. If you are serious, don't click. http://www.wearabledissent.com/101/floridavote.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sbk Posted October 17, 2004 Author Share Posted October 17, 2004 Very very funny, Axel. I'll have to send that one to my dad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mouse Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Great Axel. I emailed it out to about 200 folks, so the world will see it. Great Haha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drummer Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 Very very funny, Axel. I'll have to send that one to my dad Exactly what I though - to the word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatguy Posted October 17, 2004 Share Posted October 17, 2004 i got back yesterday, my pile of mail includes an absentee ballot for my friend who spends most of his time in puwiang with his wife. monday i shall global priority same to their address. i hope the postal system will allow him to help us yanks avoid further embarrassment. xtg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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