Yep, even after I got married and went to change from retirement to marriage the immigration officer said don't bother, your much better off with the retirement one.

Thanks Tod, I'll be under 30 days so am ok.

@Ivan ***********

well then when you reach 50 and back I'll welcome you to the retirement club here. I did it 2 years ago. But I did hold off on my permanent exit from the US to ensure I fully paid into social security. That was always important to me for my wife's (Thai) security here. Anyway good luck on your travels.

Ivan I am just curious and of course you don't have to answer but, how do guys like you support your self over here? I mean are you guys independently wealthy, selling post cards at Khao San road or working legitimately? Seems like being on the witness relocation program or something, never settling and building a good life in one place. Just curious mind you.

He should play it safe.

I did at the American embassy in bkk. They will mail but felt more comfortable picking it up.

But you really need to get a new one. I was down to three and was getting worried so got it last week.

His fault ????

Nothing is easier here.

Diving not driving. As in scuba diving