Call up the US Embassy Social Security people in the Phillipines, open a Bangkok Bank direct deposit and fixed deposit account. It is faster to submit tje paperwork for the direct deposit directly with SS Phillipines then with the bank. I heard at a later time that SS will deposit to any Thai bank. No costs for money exchange. Money will come in around the 4th of each month. Do not confuse the date with the deposit dates that are found in the US.
The online system has a flaw. Did u get the 7 day notice? If not, click status and then and then check status and then your information. 7 day countdown will now be set.