@Lawrence *********

Thailand has enough poverty. They don't want to import more.

In case they fail to send you an email, I would also put it into my phone calendar.

Also, don't shout at the Thais. In their culture, it makes you look childish and stupid. You're more likely to be ignored than to get what you want.

Don't touch a Thai on his head. Don't use your feet to point. Don't disrespect the king. Don't get into a taxi until they agree to meter. Pre-quoted prices are always more expensive.

The world standard is SWIFT. Just use that.

Glad to hear that!

@Robert *********

You can definitely sponsor her.

@Colin *************

Not a bad idea, actually.

@Kay **********

I agree. We explained that my wife was unemployed and completely dependent on me for her survival, with me in the middle of an international contract and her having no friends, family, or connections in the USA.

As long as they believe her (it was true), then they understand she'd have to be insane to try to disappear into the wilds of the USA.

@Jordi *******

Really??​ I'm sorry to hear that! Maybe they drew a bad embassy worker?