prior to calling them:

does anyone know for sure

how far in advance one can apply for a new passport?

6 months or i year or???

from

http://bangkok.usemb...aya_112111.html

'The next two outreaches planned for Pattaya will be on February 29, 2012 and June 6, 2012.'

please add any pertinent info, thanks

(has anyone been able to renew US driving liscence by mail?)

thanks

best of luck

If you live in or are a resident of Wisconsin and want to renew by mail see this

TO RENEW BY MAIL

Wisconsin residents who are temporarily out-of-state when their license renewal is due, can renew by mail.

1. Fill in the Wisconsin Drivers License/Identification Card Application form.
   
2. Have a vision test done by a vision specialist and have them fill the Certificate of Vision Examination.
   
3. Mail the above forms along with your mailing address and a check or money order made payable to "Registration Fee Trust" for the renewal fee ($34 for an 8-year renewal), to:
   Wisconsin Department of Transportation
   Driver Information Section
   P.O. Box 7983
   Madison, WI 53707-7983
   

I remember reading on the State Department website that a passport can be renewed anytime before the expiration date. They recommend that you renew atleast 9 months in advance before you take your next trip though.

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This is the new schedule for consular outreach events for Thailand in 2012

http://bangkok.usemb...ach_fy2012.html

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