After checking to see if the Embassy has any plans to visit Khon Kaen or Udon in May, I was told, "No plans" although I was also told that if enough people requested by email (acsbkk@state.gov) then they would make the visit.
I need to get the usual services from them before 20 May 2010 and I really don't want to travel to Bangkok, so, if there are enough readers who need the same (preferably Khon Kaen), please send an email to them asking them to provide consular services.....thanks....
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U.s. Embassy 'outreach' Consular Services
Started by Tomissan, 2010-04-27 08:59
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34 replies to this topic
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excaliber
Senior Member Posted 2010-04-27 13:24:33
Indeed, it's true...I just got off the phone with the embassy and they WILL make a trip to Udon or Khon Kaen if they get enough requests by email.
I need their services also and don't want to go anywhere near Bangkok at this time and also would enjoy saving the money..... I just sent them my request by email.....hope they get enough requests.....c'mon guys.....we can all party with the money we save... 
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Tomissan
Senior Member Posted 2010-04-30 11:53:16
...anyone....feel free to respond to the post...to keep it ALIVE ! since it is Timely....thanks
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jocsum
Advanced Member Posted 2010-04-30 14:59:42
Anytime in May would be great. I could use some of their services I have been putting off.
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TerryLH
Platinum Member Posted 2010-05-04 14:33:51
I sent them an email.
They were last in KKC 1 May 09 and in Udon In Oct 09 (Not positive on the exact Udon date). That makes me think they'll be up here soon. #7
Rdrokit
Senior Member Posted 2010-05-04 16:46:08
I just sent them an email requesting an Outreach in Khon Kaen as I do not want to go near Bangkok.
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jazzbo
Reprehensible Member Posted 2010-05-05 04:55:49
I am all for Consular Outreach to KK but my extension renewal is in December -- last year I went to UdonT. in late OCT and apparently they have been doing that one for years as there are many US Military Veterans in that area... the hotel that morning looked like a VFW convention.
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Rdrokit
Senior Member Posted 2010-05-05 10:11:39
I am all for Consular Outreach to KK but my extension renewal is in December -- last year I went to UdonT. in late OCT and apparently they have been doing that one for years as there are many US Military Veterans in that area... the hotel that morning looked like a VFW convention. That would be correct. Between the Korat and Udon VFW Posts there are 400 members and about half of us live in Thailand. HOORAH! #10
maxjay
Senior Member Posted 2010-05-05 16:53:51
I just sent them an e-mail. I am also in need of their services.
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chuckd
Platinum Member Posted 2010-05-05 18:44:48
I have joined the party as well.
Sent them an e-mail for KK, Udorn and even mentioned Loei. #12
maxjay
Senior Member Posted 2010-05-06 13:36:02
This is ACS's reply to my e-mail:
Quote Dear Mr. maxjay, We have not yet scheduled any outreach visits to Khon Kaen. When an outreach is scheduled, we will send an announcement to those in the area who are registered with the Embassy and have provided us with an e-mail address. If you have not already done so, we recommend that you register on-line at https://travelregist...ate.gov/ibrs/ui. Outreaches will also be announced on the Embassy website http://bangkok.usembassy.gov. Regards – American Citizen Services Keep sending those e-mails in. #13
Rdrokit
Senior Member Posted 2010-05-06 14:43:46
I got the same response as maxjay
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chuckd
Platinum Member Posted 2010-05-06 23:01:03
Yeah, I got the same "don't call us, we'll call you" type of response.
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jazzbo
Reprehensible Member Posted 2010-05-07 06:22:49
My guess would be that the last few times they set-up a Consular visit at the KK Sofitel/Pullman not enough revenue customers showed up to warrant the cost (airfare, hotel rooms, meeting space, etc.) -- in UdonT OCT visit no such problem.
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chuckd
Platinum Member Posted 2010-05-07 08:24:07
My guess would be that the last few times they set-up a Consular visit at the KK Sofitel/Pullman not enough revenue customers showed up to warrant the cost (airfare, hotel rooms, meeting space, etc.) -- in UdonT OCT visit no such problem. Jazzbo: Since when has the US Government worried about costs? The current administration is projecting a 1.8 Trillion dollar deficit for 2010. I doubt a couple of nights in a hotel, transportation and a tray of canapes will hardly cause any additional problems for our taxpayers. #17
jazzbo
Reprehensible Member Posted 2010-05-07 11:24:31
I guess you're right... must be some other reason than nobody shows up...
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Thanyaburi Mac
Platinum Member Posted 2010-05-07 16:20:16
Tomissan
I'd not bet on them being able to make a KK run by 20 May, just too short a time frame, hope I'm wrong, tho. Suggest you make other arrangements for whatever you need. Hmmm, wonder if some of the same Consular services might be obtained in Vientiane? A tad handier in some ways and more fun. Mac #19
maxjay
Senior Member Posted 2010-05-08 14:26:00 Quote Hmmm, wonder if some of the same Consular services might be obtained in Vientiane? A tad handier in some ways and more fun. Here is their website: http://laos.usembass..._travelers.html Reads like they perform all the same services: Quote The American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit of the Consular Section assists American citizens in Laos. The unit provides a variety of services including: passport and citizenship services, registration of births, assistance with Federal benefits, notarial services, voting and tax information Edited by maxjay, 2010-05-08 14:27:20. #20
maxjay
Senior Member Posted 2010-05-09 10:43:03
I've been informed that Thai Immigration will not accept a income verification letter from Laos.
Well, I guess that's that for that plan. Sure hope enough Americans e-mail the embassy: acsbkk@state.gov and request a consular visit to either Udon or Khon Kaen...sometime between now and mid-June. Remember, a income verification letter dated anytime in 2010, is valid for your visa renewal, whatever date you need to renew in 2010. So, even if you don't need to renew until later on this year...if the letter is dated 2010...it will be valid. I need to renew by June 24. Help us out here...my fellow Americans. Send those e-mails out. I don't want to spend the money to go to Bangkok. The most frustrating thing about this is, last year (2009), I got a new income verification letter. When I renewed my visa extension in June... The immigration officer in Nong Khai stated to both me and my wife that the income verification letter would be valid for two more renewals. Now it seems that the new Udon office is requiring a new income verification letter  .
Edited by maxjay, 2010-05-09 10:46:56. #21
consnabit
Member Posted 2010-05-10 08:59:29
I've been informed that Thai Immigration will not accept a income verification letter from Laos. Well, I guess that's that for that plan. Sure hope enough Americans e-mail the embassy: acsbkk@state.gov and request a consular visit to either Udon or Khon Kaen...sometime between now and mid-June. Remember, a income verification letter dated anytime in 2010, is valid for your visa renewal, whatever date you need to renew in 2010. So, even if you don't need to renew until later on this year...if the letter is dated 2010...it will be valid. I need to renew by June 24. Help us out here...my fellow Americans. Send those e-mails out. I don't want to spend the money to go to Bangkok. The most frustrating thing about this is, last year (2009), I got a new income verification letter. When I renewed my visa extension in June... The immigration officer in Nong Khai stated to both me and my wife that the income verification letter would be valid for two more renewals. Now it seems that the new Udon office is requiring a new income verification letter .I seem to find multiple opinions, and statements about Thai "Immigration" Not the same I find at different offices ? And you ? It seems that each little fiedom calls it's own tune. #22
maxjay
Senior Member Posted 2010-05-10 14:13:27 Quote Max, What is your source as to "informed" on the use of a Laos issued US Embassy letter as proof of income ? Quote I asked the same question, re: an income letter from the Oz Embassy in Vientiane. The answer from Thai Immigration was an unequivocal No! I don't which immigration office he asked at, but I have a feeling it was at Nong Khai. I hope he is wrong, however, until I receive a definitive yes answer on the acceptance of a letter issued at the American Embassy Laos for Thai Immigration purposes, it will be off to Bangkok next month. And yes, every office seems to interpret the immigration laws differently...except for the fees. #23
mackayae
Senior Member Posted 2010-05-10 14:38:39
ACS visited Udon in Feb. 2010. When they visit Udon and/or KK in the future I encourage all to attend and sign in. The more that attend the more justification they have to make these trips.
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maxjay
Senior Member Posted 2010-05-10 16:01:44 Quote ACS visited Udon in Feb. 2010. Why did they visit so soon after the October 28, 2009 visit? I expected them to return to Udon or KK in May, about six months, as they have done in previous years: April 2008: KK October 2008: Udon May 1 2009: KK October 28 2009: Udon #25
JRinger
Senior Member Posted 2010-05-11 13:35:42
Quote ACS visited Udon in Feb. 2010. Why did they visit so soon after the October 28, 2009 visit? I expected them to return to Udon or KK in May, about six months, as they have done in previous years: April 2008: KK October 2008: Udon May 1 2009: KK October 28 2009: Udon If I remember correcvtly, they only gave a day or two notice for the last outreach to Udon Thani. Maybe if enough of us agreed to sign an afidavit to make an honest attempt to pass the hat around to help cover their expenses, would that help ..? Thaiairways....KKN-BKK-KKN = 6,300 Baht - ? |
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