Received an email for this today. Usually I see these reminders posted on TV, but didn't see it this time , so ...

Consular Outreach: Pattaya

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to inform you of the location for the scheduled consular outreach visit to Pattaya on January 15, 2014

Consular staff will be available to provide services on January 15, 2014 from 10:00 – 14:00 at the:

Dusit Resort and Spa Hotel
240/2 Pattaya Beach Road,Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150, Thailand
+66 38 425 611
www.dusit.com/dusit-thani/dusit-thani-pattaya.html

The following consular services are available during our outreach visits:

· Passport renewal applications ($110.00 or Baht 3,410.00 for adult passports, and $105.00 or Baht 3,255.00 for a child’s passport). There are two options for obtaining your new passport; (a) The mail back option: There will be prepaid Thailand Post envelopes (costing Baht 80.00) available for purchase if you wish to have your passport mailed back to you. Please note your current passport MUST be submitted to the consular officer if you will be requesting this option. (Collecting in person from the Embassy: You may collect your passport in person from the Embassy in Bangkok. Or, you may give written authorization for someone to collect the passport on your behalf. Choosing this option will allow you to hold your passport until you pick up your new passport at the Embassy.

Passport applications for minors under 16 years of age require the minor and both parents/legal guardians to appear in person. Please refer to http://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html for more information on the requirements to apply for a passport for a minor.

· Notarial Services and Certified Copies ($50.00 or Baht 1,550.00). This includes income affidavits for retirees in Thailand.

· Extra visa pages ($82 or Baht 2,542.00). Note: we can accept applications, but the passports will have to be brought back to the Embassy for final processing. There are two options for receiving your passport back. (a) The mail back option: There will be prepaid Thailand Post envelopes (costing Baht 80.00) available for purchase if you wish to have your passport mailed back to you. (Collecting in person from the Embassy: You may collect your passport in person from the Embassy in Bangkok. Or, you may give written authorization for someone to collect the passport on your behalf.

· Social security, VA, or other federal benefits questions will be limited, but we will try to provide forms and answers.

Please bring exact change! We do not bring change with us.

Please see http://bangkok.usembassy.gov/service.html for more information and requirements for each service.

Consular Reports of Birth Abroad cannot be processed during consular outreach trips.

Appointments are not necessary for consular services during outreach visits. If you have any questions, please email [email protected] or call the American Citizen Services Unit at 02-205-4049. Also, please follow us on Twitter by searching our username @ACSBKK.

Edited January 6, 201412 yr by Suradit69

A-holes...trillions for wars in the Middle East and extortionate fees for simple paperwork services!

If you are an average citizen, you're expected to pay to make such services cover at least a part of the cushy salaries & benefits for those employees in the State Department.

If you're a CEO who has mismanaged a failed bank, the average citizens will also pay to cover your incompetence and soothe your feelings with a multi-million dollar salary no matter how many people lose their jobs and investments and, as you mention, the citizens will pay for a pointless war or two, both financially and through the loss of life.

That's democracy in all its glory. Sometimes it makes you wonder if what's happening in the streets of Bangkok these days ( and what happened in the US back during the 60's and 70's) is such a bad idea. Even if it is somewhat counter-productive, it might just make you feel like the message is sinking into the densest politician or bureaucrat.

Edited January 6, 201412 yr by Suradit69

Where can one sign up to receive notices such as this?

Thanks,

Where can one sign up to receive notices such as this?

Thanks,

You get them automatically by enrolling in the Department of State’s Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). If you don’t have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Or you can check the schedule for the current Fisical Year here.

Edited January 6, 201412 yr by BB1950

FYI, after this month's date, the next consular visit is scheduled for April 2, 2014.

Where can one sign up to receive notices such as this?

Thanks,

You get them automatically by enrolling in the Department of States Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP). If you dont have Internet access, enroll directly with the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate. Or you can check the schedule for the current Fisical Year here.

So your location can be reported to the IRS and be tracked by the NSA...no thank you!

I started enrolling, but they just ask for way too much info IMO.

Is it too hard to just have a space where a person can enter their email address to receive updates?
Oh, nevermind; it is the gubbmint running it (I feel fine saying that, because I have worked for the DoD & DoS). Work harder, not smarter!

I can't wait for Obamacare!

But, BB1950 (OP), thanks for the info.