[Endless stress.]

The two questions I always ask the victim of the $cam Thai woman? Where did you meet the lovely creature? And can you speak any Thai?

 

[Belgian tourist brutally attacked in Hua Hin, friend seeks justice]

Who did the foreigner piss off? That takes some effort.

[British man fined 5,000 baht for naked stroll on Krabi beach]

And another quality foreigner tries pushing the limits. Thai Immigration is #1 responsible for allowing all the trash in more focused on $$$ when they themselves any time can deny anyone from entering. From all the freaks young and old men and women over the years would not break my heart to see 50% less obnoxious trash in. FREAK SHOW!

[Colon cancer]

7-11

 

[Russian Prostitute Arrested in Patong, Third in About a Week]

15 minutes ago, thesetat said:

Wait a minute.. I thought the police are always claiming there is no prostitution in Thailand? 

 

When I browse the dating apps I always come across many Thai women who are advertising short time or long time even on their profile pages. Some are advertising to add their Line for sex video and pics as well. Why are the police not addressing everyone. Thais are exempt in this witch hunt it seems. They are not interested in the fact that they are sex workers. They care more that it is a foreigner doing it. Bangkok and Pattaya also have many foreigner sex workers. Why are they not going after them as well either? 

Besides the numerous YouTube channels promoting it so odd those channels go unnoticed.

[Russian Prostitute Arrested in Patong, Third in About a Week]

What do you think the Russians are surviving here on? Their money is worthless basically broke and my hunch most have no valid visas. And yes all Russian women here make money doing the dirty. Odd they are suddenly noticed by police.

[Mother demands justice after son’s death in hit-and-run allegedly involving German driver]

Another drunk German normal more than a few in Thailand. I bet I can guess what town he lives in here.

[Men: Can you please stop sharing your sperm with women?!!!!]

If we don,t stop breeding like yesterday we a ALL doomed. Millions of children already have no homes.

[Immigration releases statement on crackdowns on foreign offenders]

The tourist/expat dumps tend to attract all the crap.

[Thai woman assaulted by Swiss man in Phuket]

Typical creepy Swiss in Thailand can,t stand them myself . Phuket is a pit I just avoid the stress and foreigners in general.

[Best Air-Con Units For A Small Room]

1 hour ago, YaiJung said:

Not sure how many BTU, but I think it cost about 10-12k baht...a room that size doesn't need a huge unit.    Sorry I can't be of more help on that end.  Main thing I took away from the experience is to stick with mitsubishi or diahatsu.   I find the aircon salesmen usually push units that are on the large side.  Too big and it will be like a jet engine in the room and dry you out as well.  My advice is to go smallish for a room that size. 

 

For air filtering, you are probably better off buying a dedicated air purifier for around 3k baht.  they work better at cleaning the air and filters are relative cheap to replace.  Cuts down on aircon servicing a bit I have noticed as the room doesn't get as dusty. 

any advice on a good brand air purifier?

[Best Air-Con Units For A Small Room]

11 minutes ago, YaiJung said:

Only mitsubishi or diahatsu if you are concerned about noise.  The cheap chinese compressors they sell with the units that are a couple thousand baht less tend to rattle and sound like they are about to fall apart...they can be extremely loud and there is nothing that can be done according to my aircon guy.  He was out a few times installing rubber washers etc trying to quiet ours down to no avail.  Landlord coughed up for a new mitsubishi and it purrs like a kitten. 

What was the BTU and how much ?

[Best Air-Con Units For A Small Room]

I have never purchased nor have had a air-con in my homes. Looking for the best energy efficient for a 12 x 15 foot room likely about 12,000 BTU that also purify the air somewhat.

[Social Security Form SSA-7161 To Mail To Manilla . Where Do I Find Link To Copy Forms ?]

13 hours ago, Geoherb said:

It seems Social Security benefit Suspensions  are happening quite frequently. Non-receipt of SSA-7162. is the culprit.

This has happened to me. To correct you must go the the Social Security Administration site at the US-Manila Embassy. Once you get on the SSA page  all the info and links that you need are on that page. Note if you want to call they are only open on Tuesdays and Thursdays between the hours of 0800 ans 1100 Manila time. Wait times are incredibly short. And they are quite helpful; and professional. I would strongly recommend using DHL as the courier of choice. It took  days for delivery to the Embassy. Hope that helpas

Can I just mail it to the main office in the states as I have done before? I mailed the late one about a month ago and waiting to see if anything happens in early March. Can a phone call in itself to Manilla fix the problem?

[Social Security Form SSA-7161 To Mail To Manilla . Where Do I Find Link To Copy Forms ?]

Just now, lopburi3 said:

That is the PDF - just print it out and fill out/sign/send from what I see.

When I download complete page I have page 1 alone.

[Social Security Form SSA-7161 To Mail To Manilla . Where Do I Find Link To Copy Forms ?]

10 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

SomkingJoe seems to have provided a PDF link above.  OOps see you have changed form number to 7162.

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms/images/SSA7/G-SSA-7162-OCR-SM-1.pdf

Is there a PDF I can use?

[Social Security Form SSA-7161 To Mail To Manilla . Where Do I Find Link To Copy Forms ?]

10 minutes ago, lopburi3 said:

 

If living in Thailand you should be using Manila as you indicated in OP - so why are you now saying to mail to office in the states?  Are you still using USA address?

My mistake I am looking for Form SSA-7162 where can I get a PFD link? My second notice mailed to Thailand says to return the form to the address in America. Would rather deal directly with the main office. Last year from Manilla office by e-mail was told to deal with the office in America.

 

[Social Security Form SSA-7161 To Mail To Manilla . Where Do I Find Link To Copy Forms ?]

11 minutes ago, retarius said:

It's available on the website of the Philippines US embassy.

I can not find the SAME form that was mailed to me from the office in America. Where do I find that form to mail to the office in the states?

[US SSA Form 7161/7162]

1 hour ago, Smokin Joe said:

ssa-7161-revised.pdf 484.23 kB · 4 downloads

This does NOT look like the same form that was mailed to me from America. Where can I get a link to that?

[Social Security Form SSA-7161 To Mail To Manilla . Where Do I Find Link To Copy Forms ?]

Trying to find a link to download and copy Form SSA-7161 To mail to Manilla. Anyone here have the correct link or a copy of the form. Never got my February payment.

[US SSA Form 7161/7162]

On 11/18/2022 at 8:36 PM, Pib said:

For those concerned that did not receive a 7162 back around July you might want to play it safe and just download & complete  a 7162 (download from SSA weblink at bottom) and then mail it via "regular airmail" (not registered airmail) from your local Thai post office....mailing will cost approx Bt49.  And it should arrive Wilkes Barre in approximately 2 to 3 weeks.  Heck mail it a second time a few days later for another Bt49 to play it safe.   Spend Bt49 to Bt98 to avoid possible suspension of benefits staring in Jan 2023 (i.e., no early Feb 2023 payment).

 

Social Security Administration
P.O. Box 7162
Wilkes-Barre, PA 18767-7162
U.S.A.

 

https://secure.ssa.gov/apps10/poms/images/SSA7/G-SSA-7162-OCR-SM-1.pdf

where can i download Form SSA-7161

[And so the exodus of quality expats begins. This time it's personal]

On 2/9/2024 at 4:52 PM, Galong said:

Six of my very good friends have had enough of Phuket and all six are leaving because of traffic. Another friend and his family of four just bought a house a relocated here from the UK. After just a few months, they are already looking for ways to leave. 

How many of you have lost friends due to the 'progress' going on in Phuket?

The only province in Thailand I have never been to. Even decades ago I was smart enough to avoid the place along with every other tourist/expat $hithole in Thailand.

[U.S Social Security Payments Late?]

19 hours ago, racyrick said:

 

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

If you did not receive your monthly Social Security payment this month, your benefits have likely been suspended because we did not receive the annual questionnaire form that was mailed to you.

To reinstate your benefit payments, you will need to print and complete one of the forms listed below.

• If you are a Social Security beneficiary, please complete Form SSA-7162
• If you are the Representative Payee for a beneficiary, please complete Form SSA-7161

When completing the form, please ensure that you include your complete name, address, contact number, SSN and sign the form. Once signed, mail the completed form to:

         Social Security Administration
         ATTN: FEQ
         U.S. Embassy
         1201 Roxas Boulevard, Ermita
         Manila, Philippines 0930

Once we receive the completed form, we will take immediate action to reinstate benefits. Any past due benefits will be directly deposited into your bank account, usually within 7-10 business days. Thank you.

Thanks so much this is what I was looking for. Hopefully the letter from Thailand will make it there.

[U.S Social Security Payments Late?]

No payments for February yet. This time it looks like it stopped.

[Angry Russian Tourist Forcefully Shaves Part of Pattaya Barber’s Hair]

10 hours ago, spidermike007 said:

Such bizarre people. Such social misfits. I have friends who know younger Russians. And they say they are kind, friendly and progressive. I have no idea what percentage of the population these younger people represent, nor how representative they are of the Russian population. Personally, I have met very few friendly Russians. Anywhere in the world. The vast majority of Russians I have met, seem to have very, very few redeeming qualities. It is no wonder.

 

I can only speak from my experience. Have run into alot of Russians both in the US, and on Phuket and Samui, 98% of them seem to be grumpy, unfriendly and gruff. Some of them are downright hostile. Likely a reflection of a very, very rough culture and environment. So, perhaps it is not a coincidence that the world is not standing up to support them and show them kindness? 

 

I do not think it is a sense of entitlement. I think it is a reflection of the current culture. It was destroyed by over a century of callous and murderous leadership. Stalin, Lenin, Khruschev, now Putin. They have become somewhat savage and crude. No grace, no finesse, no courtesy. Rather uncivilized.

 

My family was from Russia a few generations back. I used to ask my great-grandmother when she was still around, why they didn't teach us anything about the old country. She would give me this look, and tell me "the reason we never taught you about the place we came from, is because the place we came from was the most horrific country on earth, it was the most destitute, horrible, oppressive place and we were thrilled to finally get out of there and leave it behind. That's why we don't teach you about the old country, the old country doesn't exist for us".

Where are all the Russians getting their money from? Personally can,t stand them either but I have a list of the most disliked countries I have encountered. Russians #1 Another country with the letter G a very close second. And Thai Immigration wants to give these A$$e$ long stay visas?