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Consular Outreach: Khon Kaen
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 Khon Kaen on Friday, January 23, 2015.
Consular staff will be available to provide services on January 23 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the:
Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid
9/9 Prachasumran Road, Khon Kaen, Thailand, 40000
+ 66 (43) 322 155
www.pullmanhotels.comThe following consular services are available during our outreach visits:
· Passport renewal applications ($110.00 or Baht 3,630.00 for adult passports, and $105.00 or Baht 3,465.00 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 and be sure to bring your current passport. 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 tohttp://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html for more information on the requirements to apply for a passport for a minor.· First-time adult passport applications and passport applications for a lost or stolen passport ($135.00 or Baht 4,455.00). In the case of a lost or stolen passport, be sure to bring the original and a copy of the police report, and any copies of the lost or stolen passport that were made prior to its loss. 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 to you. Please note that your current passport MUST be submitted to the consular officer if you will be requesting this option for a first-time adult passport. (
Collecting in person from the Embassy: You may collect your passport in person from the Embassy in Bangkok and be sure to bring your current passport if applicable. Or, you may give written authorization for someone to collect the passport on your behalf. · Notarial Services and Certified Copies ($50.00 or Baht 1,650.00). This includes income affidavits for retirees in Thailand.
· Extra visa pages ($82 or Baht 2,706.00). 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.
Larry Edmonds
US Embassy Warden, Ubon area
VFW Life Member
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I just called the VA about A month ago.If you live so far away from A VA clinic you can go to A doctor in your area.They took my
Info.Said they would call me in A week or so and send me forms to fill out.It never happened.
Also the person I talked to she didn't know if she was coming or going.
What was your question to the VA? If you live outside the US, your service connected (VA Disability) is covered by the Foreign Medical Program (FMP). To have them pay for your VA disabilities, you must register with them. If you need the form or more answers PM me.
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Thanks for posting.
What is the social security service mentioned? I thought me just email an address change to the embassy in Manila?
If you have questions at the out reach event about the VA or Social Security Benefits, they can get you the answer. You are right, it is best to email any and all questions and requests to Manila at [email protected]. They prefer a email over a phone call. With a email they can keep track of it easier than a phone call. My experience with SSA in Manila has been outstanding. Good response time and if they need to talk to you they will call or email you.
Larry Edmonds
Bangkok American Embassy Warden, Zone 8
Ubon Ratchathani
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At Ubon 1966-1967. Returned
1968-1970. worked the 497TFS as a Crew Chief, In 69 went to Maintenance Control in the DCM building.
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American Citizens: The US Embassy in Bangkok has released their 2014-15 ACS Outreach Program schedule. As last year, no dates for us folks in Ubon and surrounding areas. I am attending a Wardens Conference this Friday in Bangkok, along with other wardens from around Thailand and I will bring this issue up to the people in charge. We need a couple of days here. The schedule is posted below:
Wednesday, October 8, Pattaya
Wednesday, October 15, Udorn
Wednesday, October 22, Phuket
Friday, January 16, 2015, Pattaya
Friday, January 23, 2015, Khon Kaen
Friday, January 30, 2015, Phuket
Friday, April 3, 2015, Pattaya
Friday, April 17, 2015, Udorn
Friday, April 24, 2015, Phuket
Friday, July 10, 2015, Pattaya
Friday, July 17, 2015, Khon Kaen
Friday, July 24, 2015, Phuket
Friday, October 9, 2015, Pattaya
Friday, October 16, 2015, Udorn
Friday, October 30, 2015, Phuket
The following consular services will be available:Passport renewal applications
Notarial services
Embassy registration and/or address change for on-line information
Social Security, VA or other federal benefits questions
NOTE: Applications for Consular Reports of Birth Abroad cannot be accepted during consular outreach trips.The venue and hours of each visit will be announced individually a few weeks before each date.
Appointments are not needed 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.
We look forward to seeing you during our outreach visits.
Sincerely,
American Citizen Services
U.S. Embassy BangkoLarry Edmonds
US Embassy Warden Volunteer, Zone 8
Ubonratchathani, Thailand-
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The monthly meeting to organize a Veterans Foreign Wars Post in the Ubon region will be held on the 18th of August at 10:00 am at the Lai Thong Hotel. This is a organization of Veterans helping Veterans and their families. Be a part of your community and join. If you know of any Vet's or widows that need assistance. Please message me here.
thank you
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This is for all expats.
Thai Immigration’s Enforcement of Thai Visa Exemption Policy
July 7, 2014
U.S. citizens are reminded that Thailand immigration laws require visitors to remain in the proper visa status. U.S. citizen tourists traveling to Thailand are eligible to enter Thailand without a visa and stay for 30 days under the Thai visa exemption policy if they are able to show an onward/return ticket and possess a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond their date of entry into Thailand.
The Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs has informed us that Thai Immigration will enforce existing foreign entry regulations and step up efforts to prevent abuse of the 30-day visa exemption policy for tourism granted to some foreigners, including U.S. citizens. Thai immigration authorities will review carefully travelers who have received permission to stay for 30 days through the visa exemption policy, and who subsequently seek to reenter Thailand repeatedly for an additional 30 days under the same program. If immigration officials perceive that individuals are entering Thailand to reside for an extended time or indefinitely, rather than seeking entry for tourism, such individuals may be denied re-entry. If so, they will be referred to a Royal Thai Embassy outside of Thailand to apply for a regular Thai visa before seeking to enter Thailand again. The U.S. Embassy and Consulate are not able to intervene with Thai Immigration or the airlines regarding their regulations and policies on behalf of a U.S. citizen who is denied re-entry.
U.S. long-term tourists and business travelers should check with the Royal Thai Embassy about Thailand’s visa requirements. Additional information is available at the Department of State’s Country Specific Information for Thailand at http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/thailand.html.
This email is UNCLASSIFIED.
Larry Edmonds
US Embassy Warden Volunteer, Ubon area
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The US Embassy will be in Khon Kaen.
Consular Outreach: Khon Kaen
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 Khon Kaen on Wednesday, July 16, 2014.
Consular staff will be available to provide services on July 16, 2014 from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM at the:
Pullman Khon Kaen Raja Orchid
9/9 Prachasumran Road, Khon Kaen, Thailand, 40000
+ 66 (43) 322 155
www.pullmanhotels.comThe following consular services are available during our outreach visits:
· Passport renewal applications ($110.00 or Baht 3,630.00 for adult passports, and $105.00 or Baht 3,465.00 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 and be sure to bring your current passport. 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 tohttp://www.travel.state.gov/passport/get/minors/minors_834.html for more information on the requirements to apply for a passport for a minor.· First-time adult passport applications and passport applications for a lost or stolen passport ($135.00 or Baht 4,455.00). In the case of a lost or stolen passport, be sure to bring the original and a copy of the police report, and any copies of the lost or stolen passport that were made prior to its loss. 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 to you. Please note that your current passport MUST be submitted to the consular officer if you will be requesting this option for a first-time adult passport. (
Collecting in person from the Embassy: You may collect your passport in person from the Embassy in Bangkok and be sure to bring your current passport if applicable. Or, you may give written authorization for someone to collect the passport on your behalf. · Notarial Services and Certified Copies ($50.00 or Baht 1,650.00). This includes income affidavits for retirees in Thailand.
· Extra visa pages ($82 or Baht 2,706.00). 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.
Larry Edmonds
US Embassy Warden Volunteer, Zone 8
Ubonratchathani
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The new location for the US Embassy Outreach Program in Udon Thani on the 23rd of April is as follows:
Ban Chiang Hotel
5 Mookmontri Road'
Udon Thani Thailand 41000
042 327 911
All other information remains the same.
Larry Edmonds
US Embassy Warden, Zone 8, Ubon Thailand.
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The first meeting to form a U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post here in the Ubon (Issan region) was held Monday 17
March. Had 9 people in attendance which is ok for the first meeting. Hopefully the numbers will increase as the months
go by. Currently the meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next meeting will be the 21st of April,
10:00 - 12:00 at the Lai Thong Hotel lobby meeting room. Hope to see more new faces at this meeting.
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The first meeting to form a U.S. Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) post here in the Ubon (Issan region) was held today. Had 9 people in attendance which is ok for the first meeting. Hopefully the numbers will increase as the months go by. Currently the meetings are held on the 3rd Monday of each month. The next meeting will be the 21st of April, 10:00 - 12:00 at the Lai Thong Hotel lobby meeting room.
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"US Vets forget the only American-Thai run hostelry in Ubon shock-horror"
I believe we Vet's call it a Senior Moment or blame it on PTSD. For me, a Senior Moment.
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I would like to thank the Outside Inn, Peppers, T&C Kitchen, N Joy, Wrong Way and the Lia Thong Hotel for their support. They allowed me to display a sign in their establishment telling about the meeting to organize a VFW Post here in Ubon. They are at the top of my favorites list, again thank you.
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I think you forgot a place Larry =)
Glad to see you got your posters up in so many places. I'm sure I speak for all of us when I say we're happy to help get the word out. It was great having you and the whole crew over on Friday.
~Brent
Your are so right Brent. I apologize and will have to make it up to you somehow. The place I forgot was the Outside Inn, run by Brent, his lovely wife and the crew that makes the evenings enjoyable. If you want some good food, stop by and have a bite.
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Thank you TPUBON. Will see you there and hopefully many more.
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U.S. VETERANS of FOREIGN WARS (VFW)
A post forming meeting will be held to organize and hopefully establish a VFW post for the Ubon region. There are currently 5 posts in Thailand, Bangkok, Pattaya, Korat, Udorn, Chiang Mai and 1 in Cambodia, Phnom Penh. The VFW is a veteran's service organization of veteran's helping veteran's, spouses and dependent children with VA claims and survivor benefits. Become a part of your community and come to the meeting. The meeting will be held at the Lai Thong Hotel, 50 Pichitransan Rd. in Ubon on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 10:00 am to 12:00. Meeting will be in the small meeting room to the left of the front desk. For more information contact Larry Edmonds @ 083 201 1062 or by < contact by forum personal messenger (PM)>
I wish to thank Peppers, Wrong Way, N' Joy, T&C Kitchen and the Lai Thong Hotel for their support in allowing me to display a poster in their establishment announcing this meeting. They will always be at the top of my list. Thank you.
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The VFW is a veterans service organization of U.S. veterans helping veterans, spouses and dependent children. The VFW assists U.S. vet's with VA, FMP, and Tricare claims, old and new. We assist U.S. vets spouses and dependent children with survivor benefits and strive to make sure all get what they are entitled to. The forming of this post is in the early stages and may take some time to get the required membership total. If interested in becoming a member or renewing/transfering your old membership, attend the 1st of hopefully many meetings on Monday, 17 March, 2014 at 10:00am to noon at the Lai Thong Hotel, 50 Pichitransan Rd in Ubon. The meeting room is in the lobby area to the left of the reception desk. If you have a copy of your DD 214, bring it with you. The DD 214 will be used for verification of eligibility. I may be contacted at 083 201 1062 or <contact by PM> for more information. Moderator please leave my number and email address and if you would please PIN this post so it won't get lost in the rotation of other posts. Thank you
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U.S. VETERANS of FOREIGN WARS (VFW)
A post forming meeting will be held to organize and hopefully establish a VFW post for the Ubon region. There are currently 5 posts in Thailand, Bangkok, Pattaya, Korat, Udorn, Chiang Mai and 1 in Cambodia, Phnom Penh. The VFW is a veteran's service organization of veteran's helping veteran's, spouses and dependent children with VA claims and survivor benefits. Become a part of your community and come to the meeting. The meeting will be held at the Lai Thong Hotel, 50 Pichitransan Rd. in Ubon on Monday, March 17, 2014 at 10:00 am to 12:00. Meeting will be in the small meeting room to the left of the front desk. For more information contact Larry Edmonds @ 083 201 1062 or by < contact by forum personal messenger (PM)>
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'.. and the chief of the Illegal influential people suppression operating center, to prevent and suppress the influential people that are threating areas of Pattaya and Chonburi.'
LOL
A grand title indeed but I'll bet their activities won't match it.
Where do they come up with these names.
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Wouldn't a unelected "Peoples Council" be the same as a dictatorship. Something similar to this happened in Germany by a man with a mustache.
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A airplane does not just slip off the runway. It has to be steered there by the pilot..
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I couldn't imagine waking up in the morning and not being able to shake hands with my best buddy or being able to get a grip on life.
Collecting in person from the Embassy: You may collect your passport in person from the Embassy in Bangkok and be sure to bring your current passport. 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.
An intuitive website design for seamless navigation of nine VA benefit areas. 
Ubon golf
in Isaan
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There is a 18 hole course on the air base. No carts as of yet, but they are working on paths now. There is an 9 hole course on the Warin Army Camp in Warin, 15*12'06.35"N, 104*52'07"E. The 9 hole course at the intersection of 231, Ring Rd. and 226, Sisaket Hwy is a par 3 course with one or two par 4s. Have not played there. A group of Expats play every Tuesday at Warin Army Camp with a tee off time of between 06:30 and 07:00 am. We play Thursday's at the air base with the same tee times. Come join us. Getting onto Warin Army Camp is not difficult. Most of the time the guards just wave you through. At the gates of the air base they will most likely stop you and ask where you are going. Just tell them that you are going to play golf. Bi len golf, khrap. They may ask to hold your drivers license or some ID until you leave the base. Entering the main gate just follow the road until you see the course on your left and make the left turn just down the road. There are 3 gates to the base. You can use either one.