@Kenneth ******

You can decline Medicare Part B and avoid payments. Medicare Part A is free.

@Andrew *******

I’ve always used a Thai address with Social Security. Last year I moved from Bangkok to Sisaket province. When I got my proof of life letter in Sisaket it said that it was their 2nd attempt. I returned the letter using EMS and never had an interruption in my benefit deposits. I find mail delivery in Thailand to be reliable and reasonably fast for international mail except around New Year’s.

@Ester ************

I have been wire transferring money to Thailand from my BofA account for 7 years. I still use a US address with them.

I live in Thailand . I use my sister’s in the US for my bank address. Also keep a standard US phone number for authentication. I use my Thai address for Social Security. I used my Thai address for my Fidelity retirement accounts so California taxes are not withheld when I make withdrawals. I recommend two credit cards, each from a separate bank.

@Pete ******

OK. Doesn’t matter to me now. I’ve been on a Thai license for 6 years now.

@Pete ******

I’m saying so does your home country drivers license.

I never had an IDP. I think you are OK for up to 3 months. They accepted my California drivers license when getting a Thai license.

I have Pacific Cross and have been pleased with the customer service

You should talk to a tax lawyer. If you have been paying taxes when you shouldn't have been you may be able to recover taxes from some past years.

"An individual domiciled outside Hawaii is considered a Hawaii resident if they spend more than 200 days in Hawaii during the tax year."

this is some of the kind of information you are looking for though I doubt that this is the whole story and why you should consult an attorney

I have used it as a residency certificate when purchasing a motorbike and I recently used it to open a bank account.