I've seen a few unpleasant events regarding expat funerals in Thailand. Quarrels most often about bank accounts and assets left behind. There should be a reserve fund for funeral expenses. MAKE a Will. Average price 5,000 baht two sites worth exploring
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Saturday, February 25, 2017
Essential planning
Miracles do happen
Sakon FC at Surin
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Friday, February 24, 2017
Local team advances to semi-finals
 If I have my numbers right, our local team has won four of five games. Semi finals will be held tomorrow, Saturday, February 25. Four teams will compete beginning at 1 pm (add half an hour for Thai time), at the Sakon Pattana Suksa stadium (south end of ITU. The winning teams will compete for the local trophy on Sunday at the Rajabhat university stadium. Winners of Sunday's game will advance to regional provincial games to be held in Nakhon Phanom  |
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U.S. Citizens: Khon Kaen Outreach, March 10, 2017
The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Khon Kaen
Date: Friday, March 10, 2017Time: 8:00AM to 11:00AM Venue: Pullman HotelAddress: 9-9 Prachasumran Road, Nai Muang, Muang 40000 KHON KAENHotel phone: Telephone: (+66)43/322155 Fax: (+66)43/322150 Email: pullman@pullmankhonkaen.comhtt
Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary.
PAYMENT METHOD
Please be advised the U.S. embassy will no longer accept cash (U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht) at Outreach Events for American Citizen Services. This is a worldwide policy, and no exceptions can be considered, please see the No Cash Announcement.
All payments at U.S. Embassy Outreach Events must be made in the form of a BANK DRAFT.
All Bank Drafts must be:
- Purchased from Bangkok Bank, Kasikorn Bank, or Siam Commercial Bank(SCB).
- You do not need an account at the bank to purchase a bank draft.
- Kasikorn Bank calls a "bank draft" a "Bill of Exchange."
- Purchased in advance.
- Made out to "American Embassy Bangkok"
- In the exact amount of Thai Baht (THB) for your total service.
- At the official embassy exchange rate at the time of the outreach.
- Fees and exchange rates are included in individual outreach announcements and posted on our website.
- Submitted at the time of service.
- You can show this to the bank:ลูกค้าท่านนี้ต้องการซื้อแบงค์
ดร๊าฟ(สกุลเงินบาทเท่านั้น)ตามจำนวนเงินที่ระบุด้านหลังสั่ งจ่ายถึง"American Embassy Bangkok"รบกวนช่วยอำนวยความสะดวกให้ด้ วยค่ะ
Delivery Service: Thai Post can mail back passports for applicants. If you require this service, you must purchase and submit a separate 100 THB bank draft. Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
Please note:
- Cashiers' checks, personal checks, cash, credit or any other form of payment will not be accepted.
- Bank Draft requirement only applies to Consular Outreach Events. Services rendered during normal business hours at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok or the Consulate in Chiang Mai will continue to accept payments made by credit card or cash (THB or USD) exclusively.
SERVICES OFFERED AND OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES ON MARCH 10, 2017
- 3,960 THB-Renewal of adult passports
- 3,780 THB- Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports
- 4,860 THB- Replacement of adult lost/stolen passports
- 3,780 THB- Replacement of minor (under age 16) lost/stolen passports
- 1,080 THB –Adult passport card
- 540 THB –Minor passport card
- 1,800 THB (per notary stamp) –Notary- including income affidavits
Above fees are based on an exchange rate of 36 THB to 1 USD
PLEASE NOTE: You must bring copies of your passport bio data page and supplementary documents requested with the application per the online instructions. These copies will not be returned to you. IMPORTANT: For applications on behalf of minors, the child and both parents must appear in person.
RETURN OF PASSPORT
There are two ways to receive your new passport:
1.) IN PERSON: Come to our office in Bangkok (or send a representative with a signed letter to pick up your passport on your behalf) during our appointment hours (M-F from 7:30-11 AM, except holidays and the last Friday of every month), but no appointment is necessary. Present your old passport for cancellation and collect your new passport. If you select this option, please submit a copy of your current passport when you apply.
2.) BY MAIL: Purchase a prepaid Thai Post envelope at the outreach for 100 THB (SEPARATE BANK DRAFT IS REQUIRED). Do not include the cost of the envelope in your total bank draft for services.
If you select this option, our staff will RETAIN your current passport in Bangkok, cancel it when the new passport arrives, and mail both passports to you at the same time.
NEARBY PARTICIPATING BANKS
Bangkok Bank
Khon Kaen Branch
254 Srichan Rd,
Nai Muang, Muang,
Khonkaen 40000
043 225142-6
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)Com building Branch
250/1 ComKosa building, Srichan Rd,
Nai Muang,
Muang, Khon Kaen 40000
043 226331/
043 226371
Siam Commercial Bank (SCB)
Khon Kaen Branch
(Sri Chan Rd.)
491 Srichan Rd,
Nai Muang,
Muang, Khon Kaen 40000
043 333820-4
Kasikorn Bank
Na Muang Khon Kaen Road Branch
318/1 Namuangkhonkaen Rd,
318/1 Namuangkhonkaen Rd,
Nai Muang,
Muang, Khonkaen 40000
043 225131-3/
043 225771-5
You may use any branch of the three participating banks. The above branches are suggested since they are near the venue.
SPECIAL NOTES
SOCIAL SECURITY, VETERANS AFFAIRS, AND OTHER FEDERAL BENEFITS QUESTIONS WILL ONLY BE ANSWERED OVER EMAIL acsbkk@state.gov. CONSULAR REPORTS OF BIRTH ABROAD CANNOT BE PROCESSED AT CONSULAR OUTREACH EVENTS.
For other outreach dates and locations please see http://th.usembassy.gov/u-
For information on US Citizen Services please see http://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-
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Thursday, February 23, 2017
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