Their documentation was clear that I had to fill in at the bank. It asked if I was still a tax citizen of my home country. Well the USA requires citizens anywhere in the world and no matter how long removed to file tax returns. I guess some of the other countries use that 180 day limit of being outside their country to say you are no longer a resident tax citizen. All USA citizens will remain tax citizens no matter how long they stay away from the US. After that question was answered that was it for me as I was not considered a resident tax payer for Thailand.

@Simon ********

you use your Thai bank account statement and letter from the bank saying you met the 65,000 baht minimum each month for the 12 months prior to renewal which means 13-14 months. Since your renewal will be a month or two before your 1 year expires. One key thing is to ensure the bank deposits are flagged as “international deposits” because companies like Western Union doing debit card deposits aren’t recorded as international transfer.

All online application and submitted through mail. No visit for passport renewals now. Just did one in March and we had it in our possession in less than 3 weeks.

The 50,000 limit was for spending transactions if you didn’t do the extra biometric face scan step. If you haven’t done this step at the branch you can’t transfer out more than 50,000. After you complete this step when you do a larger transfer the app will require facial scan to prove it’s you.

Just under 3 weeks and all by mail now. Just got a new one done last month.

Also try a different internet browser or a tablet or PC as sometimes people like myself had trouble with Apple Safari.

There isn’t a specific visa for SSA disability. There are ones based on age (50+), based on marriage to a Thai citizen, based on education at college or university, based on paying a lot of money for elite visa status, based on working remote, etc. but none based on disability only.

Foreign medical program in Thailand and some hospitals will bill direct depending on the service. Only service connected items are covered by FMP and it requires registration with the VA team in Colorado. They will send a letter and that is what you will provide the hospital. If they don’t bill direct you will self pay and request reimbursement. Specific rules about the paperwork used for reimbursement so check VA FMP for details.

@Graham ******

well times have changed a lot in just a few months much more in 2 years

@Graham ******

when? 1985 ?