Rejected at Burma / Thai border

[tstcman]

Yeah I know I've looked at the requirements

[BKKSnowBird]

Are you albe to get your meds here? Does the SSA know you are here?

[tstcman]

Yes and yes, It was the first thing I did was called social security and updated my address

[tstcman]

Anyways long story short, so I guess I have to do a border run to Laos , wanted to do next month ,I'll do it this month apparently.

[BKKSnowBird]

I would look at Cambodia. You can get a long stay visa for $300 year.

[tstcman]

That would be awesome minus the fact that my fiancés Thai and she lives in Chiang Mai and won't leave for long periods.

[BKKSnowBird]

Not sure what to tell you. Thailand is cheap but I dont think $900 will cut it long term. You also need ongoing care or the SSA may cut you off. The fact that you moved to Thailand may show the SSA that you could work.

[tstcman]

We will see, I have a review in October.

[tstcman]

To be clear $900 is a lot to me ,I was homeless for 10 years I could live off 400 in Thailand.

[glegolo]

I am not 100% sure that Thailand as a nation, especially appreciate to have poor foreigners coming and living here!! I compare the immigration-rules in the EU and in Sweden, and I cant really find that Thailand is any harder on accepting foreigners to stay here. Even in the US I think that your immigration-rules are much harder.

So moving to other countries and not being able to support yourself, and saying that USD 400:- = 12.000 baht is just fine, and you can live on that, makes me think.. really?

If living on 12.000 baht per month,,, I am more than sure that you will be living off other people here in Thailand, and that is exactly what Thailand do not want when accepting foreigners into their country...

It is really hard to find a place in this world where you do not have to work in order to support yourself. And Thailand is getting more and more expensive, and that is rapidly... Why not go back home to USA, Your age is 32.... You have your whole life in front of you, and start to work instead??? You are way too young for that lifestyle you living now..

Glegolo

[tstcman]

I live in 900 and month not 400

[tstcman]

And the reason that I don't work is because when I have had jobs in the past when I reach a certain stress level I quit jobs I can't mentally handle it. Which leads to why get a SSDI

[tstcman]

Long story short I have a lot of screwed up things my head ,being in counseling here in Thailand and in the United States ,trying to get my sh*t together that's what SSDI does for me.

[tstcman]

That's what it's supposed be fore anyways, that's what I use of for , to try to get better , being in Thailand I have less stress I don't feel like killing myself every day like I did when I lived in the United States. Many reasons why I stay in Thailand.

[tstcman]

Anyways none of that has anything to do with my original post . was trying to get help to figure out how to get a one month visa .

[glegolo]

To be clear $900 is a lot to me ,I was homeless for 10 years I could live off 400 in Thailand.

I live in 900 and month not 400

You mentioned USD 400:- and I just replied hypothetically......USD 900:- is about 27.000 baht and having a wife, maybe children (for sure) and a home, you will need much more than 27.000 baht my friend..

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Sorry, I really do not want to cast a shadow over your dreams, but I think that maybe you need some kind of contact with mother earth!! Just now you do not have the means to live here!!

Glegolo

[tstcman]

We will see, as far as the kids go I'm fixed , so no kids, and my girlfriend works as a full-time chef. So between our two incomes I think we're good

[tstcman]

Parasite no, the reason I have mental issues is because I was raped repeatably when I was in my teens and that's why I can't f*cking work because I can't handle a normal lifestyle.

[tstcman]

Thank you for chiming in on something you have no clue about.

[tstcman]

I don't do drugs I don't drink, I'm just scewed up thank you

[TerrylSky]

I read posts like this and then remember my own past experiences over the years and the consequent requirements, fees, lines, renewals, etc. for my existing situation. So sad the Thai government makes living and spending money in this beautiful land so difficult. Can't even volunteer teach English to poor kids without fear of deportation. Go figure. Yes, I already have one foot in another, friendlier, no visa hassle country as a back up in mind, should I blow my top and pull out - but not yet of course ))

[BKKSnowBird]

SSDI is not easy to get and you have no obligation to explain yourself here. Sorry, probably my fault for asking details. I just was not sure what type of benefits you got. Lots of people who can no longer work move to were life is better. That seems to drive some crazy. Ignore those toxic types.

[tstcman]

Good luck

[tstcman]

Thank you for that, yeah I did take me three years plus almost $10,000 in attorney fees before I was able to get my SSDI. So if I was trying to get a free ride , that's was an expensive freeride.

[ubonjoe]

A off topic unhelpful post and replies to it has been removed.

[tstcman]

Thank you staff person

[Mario2008]

Some unhelpfull post removed.

[ubonjoe]

You could try at another border crossing to get an entry.. Perhaps Chiang Kong to Laos.

[tstcman]

To take a bus from Chiang Mai on Sunday to Laos

[nzexpat]

tstcman

I am now somewhat confused about what, exactly, you are seeking or hoping for.

"VISA" options are very limited in your situation and the choices available to you where fully explained in the early part of this thread.

If I recall correctly you now have about 3 days left before you will need to take positive steps to regularise your situation. This would be best achieved by obtaining a tourist visa in Laos.