Allow me a question please... about retirement visa process for Americans... I'm over 50 and have pensions... my SSAN alone is over the 800,000 baht requirement...

Recently, I obtained a "pdf" soft-copy letter from the US Social Security Admin... Thai immigration says get the US Consul in Chiang Mai to authenticate it... I've contacted the Consul... but their automatic responses are as clear as mud...

Do I make an appointment for notary services or what? They have more info about what they will not do... than what they, will do to help citizens in Thailand.

Any Americans in Thailand who have dealt with this stamping/notarizing and accomplished this?

Informed input will be appreciated. T I A

What would be fastest way to get US government checks directly deposited into thai bank. I am here on retirement visa already

Reaching out to any US Citizen in Bangkok who had tried to apply for SSS pension locally. My wife is 64 and is opting to apply early SSS pension. Is this process even possible to do? I'm 70 and mine got processed in Virgina when I took early retirement at 63 and moved here. Don't even know when we can travel to mainland USA. Appreciate any advice and guidance. Thank you and be safe.