tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Yeah I know I've looked at the requirements Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKSnowBird Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Are you albe to get your meds here? Does the SSA know you are here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Yes and yes, It was the first thing I did was called social security and updated my address Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKSnowBird Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 I would look at Cambodia. You can get a long stay visa for $300 year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 That would be awesome minus the fact that my fiancés Thai and she lives in Chiang Mai and won't leave for long periods. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKSnowBird Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 We will see, I have a review in October. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 To be clear $900 is a lot to me ,I was homeless for 10 years I could live off 400 in Thailand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glegolo Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 I live in 900 and month not 400 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 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 . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glegolo Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 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.. .. 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 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 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 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thank you for chiming in on something you have no clue about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 I don't do drugs I don't drink, I'm just scewed up thank you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TerrylSky Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 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 )) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BKKSnowBird Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 A off topic unhelpful post and replies to it has been removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 Thank you staff person Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mario2008 Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 Some unhelpfull post removed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ubonjoe Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 You could try at another border crossing to get an entry.. Perhaps Chiang Kong to Laos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tstcman Posted March 6, 2015 Author Share Posted March 6, 2015 To take a bus from Chiang Mai on Sunday to Laos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nzexpat Posted March 6, 2015 Share Posted March 6, 2015 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. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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