@John *********

well you can believe it. It started May 25.

@John *******

I think they are probably 100% VA disability pensions.

Just wondering your post mentions that you are both in your 20s how can you have military pension which starts after 20 years of service unless you are both 100% VA disable?

If you don’t have $600 in the bank, you don’t need to be planning a vacation to Thailand

@Stan *********

that is totally false. If you are from a country, that gets 60 day visa exempt they will give you 60 days that is a policy. It’s not up to the discretion of the immigration officer if you are visa exempt. Never heard of anyone being stamped in for less than what the current Visa exempt stay allows. 30 days or 60 days. 

@Dave *********

just replying to the question that was asked by the op. Didn’t intend to post anything new.

@Andrew ******

for only one year?

Yes, U.S. citizens can receive Social Security benefits while living outside the United States, but there are some exceptions and considerations to be aware of. Generally, there's no time limit on how long you can live outside the U.S. and still receive Social Security retirement, disability, or survivor benefits. However, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments stop after 30 consecutive days outside the U.S. and won't restart until you've been back in the country for at least 30 consecutive days.

@Jeff ******

I wouldn’t think that the five-year check would matter much. I wouldn’t think his pension would be reduced.

@Bob ********

approx 10k US per month still a handy sum. Don’t know the name of it but I would suggest the Visa that requires 80,000 US a month annual income. I think the cost is ฿50,000 and it’s good for five years. I think they referred to it as the wealthy pensioners Visa.