Consular Outreach: Khon Kaen

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is coming to Khon Kaen for TWO exciting events: 1)      Town Hall with U.S. Ambassador Godec: Thursday, September 28, 11-12:30pm The U.S. Embassy Bangkok invites U.S. citizens in Khon Kaen and nearby districts to attend a townhall meeting with Ambassador Robert F. Godec, on September 28th, …

Read More»

Electronic Report of Death of A U.S. Citizen or U.S. Non-Citizen National Abroad

Effective June 12, 2023, U.S. Mission Thailand will issue form DS-2060, U.S. Department of State Report of Death of a U.S. Citizen or U.S. Non-Citizen National Abroad (CRODA), electronically. The electronic CRODA contains the digital signature of the consular officer who signed the form with a time and date stamp when it was signed on …

Read More»

Worldwide Caution (August 3, 2022)

Worldwide Caution On July 31, 2022, the United States conducted a precision counterterrorism strike in Afghanistan that killed Ayman al-Zawahiri, Osama bin Laden’s deputy and successor as leader of al-Qa’ida.  Al- Zawahiri was one of the masterminds of the attacks against the United States on September 11, 2001, and had continued to urge his followers …

Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens: Voting Information

Voting Information In order to vote in the November 2022 elections, all overseas U.S. citizens need to have completed a Federal Post Card Application (FPCA) in 2022. Whether you are a first-time voter or have already received ballots and voted absentee in past elections, you must complete an FPCA each year to participate in elections as an overseas absentee voter. …

Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens in Northern Thailand

Message for U.S. Citizens in Northern Thailand (July 15, 2022) Effective immediately, the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai has resumed all consular services. If you are a U.S. citizen in northern Thailand in need of emergency assistance, please call the Chiang Mai American Citizens Services unit (053-107-700). If you have an appointment for, or are …

Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens in Northern Thailand

Message for U.S. Citizens in Northern Thailand (July 11, 2022) Effective immediately, the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai is temporarily suspending all consular services until further notice due to staffing shortages. Although we hope to resume consular services soon, consular services in Thailand are currently only available at the U. S. Embassy in Bangkok. If …

Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens in Thailand

Message for U.S. Citizens in Thailand (June 22, 2022) Recreational use of marijuana in public is illegal in Thailand Thailand made marijuana legal for medical purposes on June 9, 2022. However, according to a health directive announced in the Royal Gazette on June 14, anyone smoking cannabis and hemp in public for recreational purposes shall …

Read More»

Health Alert – New Website to Pre-Register for COVID-19 Vaccine

Event: New Website to Pre-Register for COVID-19 Vaccine The Thai Government has informed the U.S. Embassy that it has just opened a new website for U.S. citizens and other expatriates to pre-register for the COVID-19 vaccine. This program is run by the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs.  Using the link below, you may pre-register by …

Read More»

Health Alert – Pre-Register to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine (July 31, 2021)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand Event: Pre-Register to Receive COVID-19 Vaccine Please be informed that U.S. citizens should monitor the website below for updates regarding pre-registration for COVID-19 vaccinations.  The website will be updated as more vaccines and hospitals enter the program. For pre-registration information, please click on this link: https://thailandintervac.com/public.php Please Note:  By registering with this website, your information is …

Read More»

Health Alert – COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunity for U.S. Citizens (July 17, 2021)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand Event: COVID-19 Vaccine Opportunity for U.S. Citizens – July 17, 2021 The Thai Government has informed the U.S. Embassy that it is offering U.S. citizens in Thailand the opportunity to be vaccinated with the AstraZeneca vaccine at 4 p.m. this Sunday July 18, 2021 at SCG Headquarters in Bang Sue area of Bangkok. (See location map …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (June 7, 2021)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (June 7, 2021) Location:  Thailand Event:  Vaccine Registration for Foreign Nationals Opens Today – June 7, 2021 The Department of Disease Control (DDC) launched an official website ( http://thailandintervac.com ) for foreign nationals in the Bangkok and Pattaya areas to register for free vaccinations.  Other provinces have also launched vaccination campaigns targeting …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 25, 2021)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 25, 2021) Location:  Thailand Event:  Vaccine Registration for Foreign Nationals Opens June 7 The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced on May 21 that registration for the Royal Thai Government’s (RTG) mass vaccination campaign, which includes foreign nationals, will begin June 7, 2021.  Vaccinations given through this …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 30, 2021)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 30, 2021) Location: Thailand Event: Thailand Imposes New Restrictions Beginning May 1 The Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) announced the extension of the quarantine period for all arrivals beginning May 1, 2021.  Until further notice, all arrivals who hold Certificates of Entry (COE) issued on or later …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 26, 2021)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 26, 2021) Location: Thailand Event: Temporary Closures, Restrictions, and Fines   The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has ordered numerous business venues and gathering places deemed high-risk for spreading COVID-19 to close from April 26, 2021 to at least May 9, 2021.  The full list of closures can be …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 12, 2021)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 12, 2021) Location: Thailand Event: Inter-provincial Travel Restrictions Imposed in Various Provinces  Although the government of the Kingdom of Thailand has not officially banned inter-provincial travel, 37 provinces have announced entry restrictions and will require those seeking entry to either monitor their health or self-quarantine for 14 days.  The Ministry of Interior has published a Thai-language …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (January 15, 2021)

COVID-19 Test Requirement for Travel to the United States Effective January 26, 2021, the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is expanding the requirement for a negative COVID-19 test to all air passengers entering the United States.  Air passengers are required to get a viral test (a test for current infection) within the three calendar days before their flight to the United …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (January 7, 2021)

Domestic Travel Restrictions Due to the recent COVID-19 outbreak, the Thai government and provincial governments are enacting a variety of emergency disease control measures.  The Thai government has extended its emergency decree until February 28, 2021.  A growing number of provinces are categorized by the Center for COVID-19 Situation Administration (CCSA) as “red zones” (28 as of January 6, including Bangkok and Nonthaburi) and …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (December 28, 2020)

Location: Affected areas in Thailand including: Samut Sakhon Rayong Bangkok Nonthaburi Event: Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health continues to report a rise in new cases of locally-transmitted Covid-19, most of which are related to the outbreak at a seafood market at Samut Sakhon and a smaller cluster associated with a social gathering in Rayong.  On …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (December 20, 2020)

Location: Samut Sakhon and Bangkok, Thailand Event:  COVID-19 outbreak in Samut Sakhon.  Thailand’s Ministry of Public Health has announced an outbreak of COVID-19 cases originating in Samut Sakhon province.  As of December 19, the number of confirmed cases was 538.  Isolated cases related to the outbreak have been reported in Bangkok.  Police checkpoints have been set up in Samut Sakhon to monitor and control vehicle traffic to and …

Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (November 20, 2020)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Ratchaprasong Intersection, near the Erawan Shrine and Central World Shopping Center Event:  U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens a protest is planned tomorrow, November 21, 2020, at 1:00 p.m. at the Ratchaprasong Intersection near Erawan Shrine and Central World Shopping Center in central Bangkok.  The protest location is also near the …

Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (November 18, 2020)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Ratchaprasong Intersection, near the Erawan Shrine and Central World Shopping Center Event:  U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens a protest is planned today, November 18, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. at the Ratchaprasong Intersection near Erawan Shrine and Central World Shopping Center in central Bangkok.  The protest location is also near the …

Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (October 17-18, 2020)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Various locations in Bangkok Event:  U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens of political gatherings planned for this weekend, October 17-18, 2020 at various locations throughout Thailand.  Reports indicate that these gatherings may take place with little or no notice of location or time.  The Bangkok Mass Transit System (BTS) locations in …

Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (October 15, 2020)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Ratchaprasong area in the Pathunwan District Event:  U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens of a planned political gathering today, October 15, 2020 at 04:00 pm in the area of Ratchaprasong Intersection near the Erawan Shrine and Central World Shopping mall in the Pathumwan district of Bangkok.  U.S. government personnel have been …

Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (October 14, 2020)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Democracy Monument in Bangkok – (Ratchadamnoen Avenue, Wat Bowon Niwet, Phra Nakhon, Bangkok 10200, Thailand) Event:  U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens of a planned political gathering at the Democracy Monument in Bangkok, on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at 14:00. Reports indicate the gathering could involve a sizable crowd of participants.  …

Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens: Don’t Let the Elections Pass You By

If you plan to vote in the November 2020 election it is important to ACT NOW!  Don’t wait, return your voted ballot right away! Remember U.S. embassies and consulates are not polling places; same-day in-person voting is not available outside the United States – but you can get assistance in requesting and returning your absentee …

Read More»

Message to U.S. Citizens: Voting from overseas is easy and free!

Appointments Now Available!  The American Citizen Services units of the U.S. Embassy Bangkok and Consulate General Chiang Mai are now open for routine service appointments including passport renewals , notary services , and applications for Certificates of Report of Birth Abroad ( CRBA ). Please see our website for more information and to make an appointment . Voting from overseas is easy and …

Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (August 22, 2020)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand – MBK BTS Station Skywalk Event:  U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens of a planned political gathering at the BTS Skywalk near the MBK Shopping Center in Bangkok, today, Saturday, August 22, 2020, at 6:00 p.m. Reports indicate the gathering could involve a sizable crowd of participants.  The Royal Thai Police plan to deploy officers in …

Read More»

Voting Overseas

U.S. citizens can still use the mailing system through the U.S. Embassy Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai to mail voting materials for run-off elections.  Please follow the instructions below to make sure your ballot is submitted properly and on time to be forwarded to your district office. The U.S. Embassy and U.S. Consulate …

Read More»

Demonstration Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (August 15, 2020)

Location: Bangkok, Thailand – Democracy Monument Event: The U.S. Embassy Bangkok informs U.S. citizens of a planned political gathering Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Democracy Monument in Bangkok beginning at 17:00. Reports indicate the gathering could involve a sizable crowd.  Plan ahead for the possibility of traffic and other potential disruptions in downtown Bangkok. Although …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (July 31, 2020)

Location: Thailand Event:  Royal Thai Government Approves Effective Visa Extension to September 26, 2020 Royal Thai Government Approves Effective Visa Extension to September 26, 2020 On July 29, the Royal Thai Government officially approved a grace period until September 26, 2020 for persons in Thailand in temporary visa status (of all visa types) to depart the country. The measure was published on that date in the Royal Thai …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (July 6, 2020)

Location: Thailand Event:  Royal Thai Government Extends State of Emergency and Incoming International Flight Ban until July 31; Kingdom of Thailand Permits Entry for Certain Classes of Foreign National Visitors Royal Thai Government Extends State of Emergency and Incoming International Flight Ban Until July 31 On June 30, the Royal Thai Government officially extended the national state …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 29, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 29, 2020) Location: Thailand Event:  Royal Thai Government Approves Entry for Non-Thai Nationals with Work Permits; Information on Provincial Travel Restrictions; Frequently Asked Questions Royal Thai Government Approves Entry for Non-Thai Nationals with Work Permits On May 28, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) announced that non-Thai nationals who either …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 27, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 27, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Royal Thai Government Extends National State of Emergency; Beware Malware Associated with Fake Thai Chana System; Frequently Asked Questions Royal Thai Government Extends Emergency Decree Until June 30, 2020 On May 26, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) decided to extend the national state of emergency …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 18, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 18, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Civil Aviation Authority Extends Bans on Incoming Flights; Phuket Airport Remains Closed; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Updates – Curfew Hours Changed CAAT Extends Ban on Incoming International Flights Until June 30 On May 15, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced the  extension  until June …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 15, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 15, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Phuket International Airport Resumes Operations May 16; Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Phuket International Airport Resumes Operations The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced the Phuket International Airport will resume operations at 00:01 on May 16, 2020. The ban on incoming international flights into Thailand …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 8, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (May 8, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event: Reminder of Travel Restrictions and Visa Situation There has been no new significant information regarding the safety and security of U.S. citizens in Thailand since our April 30, 2020 Health Alert.  We provide the following reminders regarding the current travel and visa situation:  Phuket Airport to Remain Closed The …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 30, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 30, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event: Phuket Airport to Remain Closed Until May 15  Phuket Airport to Remain Closed The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced the Phuket International Airport will remain closed until May 15. If you are a U.S. citizen currently in Phuket, please fill out this voluntary survey .  This will help …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 29, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 29, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event: Domestic Flights to Resume Under Strict Guidelines; State of Emergency; Automatic Visa Extensions; Incoming International Flight Ban Domestic Flights to Resume Under Strict Guidelines The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has announced new guidelines for the operation of domestic flights within Thailand that affect passengers.  The key …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 28, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 28, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event: National State of Emergency Officially Extended; Additional Flights from Surat Thani Airport Beginning May 1; Samui Airport Set to Resume Bangkok Route May 15 National State of Emergency/Nation-wide Curfew Officially Extended to May 31 Today, the government spokesperson announced that the Cabinet has decided to extend to May …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 27, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 27, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event: Automatic Visa Extensions; Ban on Incoming International Flights Extended Further; National State of Emergency Likely to be Extended to May 31; Availability of Critical Medicines in Thailand  Automatic Visa Extensions In Effect April 24 On April 24, automatic, additional visa extensions for all types of non-immigrant (i.e. temporary …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 22, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 22, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event: Thai Government Extends Temporary Visas Until July 31, 2020 Thai Government Extends Temporary Visas Until July 31 On April 21, the Royal Thai Government approved automatic visa extensions for foreign nationals whose visas expire between 30 April 2020 and 31 July 2020.  Visas will be extended automatically until …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 21, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 21, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event: KLM Ceases Operations Until April 30 and JAL Reduces Flights KLM Ceases Operations Until April 30 and JAL Reduces Flights to Twice Per Week KLM announced today the airline will cease operations from Bangkok until after April 30.  JAL plans to reduce daily flights from Bangkok to twice …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 20, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 20, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  VietJet to Stop Service from Krabi Airport to BKK VietJet Ceasing Service to Krabi Airport VietJet Air announced it is halting flights between Krabi Airport and Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) until May 1, 2020.  There are no flights out of Krabi Airport until after April 30. The following major airports …

Read More»

FAQs on Economic Impact Payments

UPDATE 4/17/2020: The Internal Revenue Service urges U.S. taxpayers to beware of telephone calls and email phishing attempts regarding COVID-19.  These can lead to tax-related fraud and identity theft.  Taxpayers should also look out for suspicious websites, text messages, and social media messages that request money or personal information. For more information, please see the Internal …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 16, 2020)

Health Alert  – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 16, 2020) Location: Thailand Event: Departing from Southern Thailand Departing from Southern Thailand The following major airports are closed: Phuket International Airport (April 10-30), Koh Samui Airport (April 7-30). There are available routes from southern Thailand to Bangkok.  For those in Phuket, the airport is closed until April 30, and the land …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 15, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 15, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Ban on Incoming International Flights Extended Until April 30; Transportation Out of Thailand CAAT Extends Ban on Incoming International Flights Until April 30 Today, the Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) announced the extension until 30 April 2020 of the ban on incoming international flights.  The extension will likely …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 14, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 14, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Updates to Thai Northern Province Travel Restrictions Thai Domestic Travel Restrictions Options for forms of domestic travel (including airplanes, buses, public vans, and trains) are also decreasing throughout Thailand.  This week there is an average of two flights per day from Chiang Mai International Airport to Bangkok.  In …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 13, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 13, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Reminder: National State of Emergency; Transportation Out of Thailand REMINDER: National State of Emergency On March 25th, the Royal Thai Government declared a national state of emergency, effective March 26th, in order to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in Thailand.  Most restaurants, stores, and entertainment venues are closed …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 10, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 10, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Details on Automatic Extension of Tourist Visas; Phuket Travel Restrictions Automatic Extension of Tourist Visas On April 8, the Royal Thai Government approved and implemented automatic visa extensions for foreign nationals (including U.S. citizens) whose visas expire between March 26 and April 30, 2020. Visas will be extended automatically until …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 9, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 9, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Further Details on Automatic Extension of Tourist Visas; Phuket Travel Restrictions Growing Automatic Extension of Tourist Visas On April 8, the Royal Thai Government approved and implemented automatic visa extensions for foreign nationals (including U.S. citizens) whose visas expire between March 26 and April 20. Visas will be …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 8, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 8, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Automatic Extension of Tourist Visas; Transportation Out of Thailand; Flight Options from Phuket; Suspension of All Passport Services, Except Emergency Passports Tourist Visas Expiring on/after March 26 Extended The Ministry of Interior announced today that tourists (including U.S. citizens) who hold visas expiring on or after March 26 …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 7, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 7, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Flight Options From Phuket; Incoming International Flight Ban Until April 18; Suspension of All Passport Service, Except Emergency Passports Phuket International Airport Closure The Provincial Government of Phuket confirmed the  closure of the Phuket International Airport  from 12:01 a.m. on April 10 to 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2020.  There are two domestic flights …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 6, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 6, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Incoming International Commercial Flights Banned Until April 18, 2020 CAAT Extends Bans On All Arriving International Commercial Aircraft Until April 18, 2020 The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has extended its prohibition on all international commercial passenger flights until 11:59 p.m. on April 18, 2020.  Still permitted …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 4, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 4, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Incoming Commercial Flights Banned from 4-6 April 2020; Nation-wide Curfew In Effect; Phuket Hotels Closed Starting April 4 CAAT Bans All Arriving Commercial Aircraft from 4-6 April 2020 The Civil Aviation Authority of Thailand (CAAT) has issued a notification prohibiting all regularly scheduled commercial aircraft from flying to …

Read More»

Health Alert – Information on Repatriation Flights – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 3, 2020)

Health Alert – Information on Repatriation Flights – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 3, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  International commercial flight options currently exist in Thailand. U.S. citizens who wish to return to the United States should make commercial arrangements as soon as possible unless they are prepared to remain abroad for an indefinite period.  The U.S. government has …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 3, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 3, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Nation-wide Curfew In Effect; Phuket Hotels Closed Starting April 4 Nation-wide Curfew Beginning April 3, a nation-wide curfew is in effect from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m..  Except for emergency medical care and travel to and from the airport, U.S. citizens should remain in their residences and hotel rooms during those …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 2, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 2, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Nation-wide Curfew Announced; Bangkok Parks; Increasing Provincial Border Closures; Phuket Airport to Close Operations Next Week (Book Departure Flights Now); Hotel Closures Nation-wide Curfew Today the Prime Minister’s office announced a nation-wide curfew from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., beginning on April 3.  Except for emergency medical care, U.S. …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 1, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (April 1, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  No Transit Through Thailand; Possible Automatic Extension of Thai Visas; Phuket Airport Closure; Mae Hong Son Border Closure; Hotel Closures; Foreign Nationals Must Pay for COVID-19 Treatment Transit Airline Passengers Now Barred From Entering Thailand Effective April 1, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) expanded the ban on foreign nationals entering Thailand to include transiting …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 30, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 30, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Border Closures Throughout Southern Thailand; Transit Temporary Health Certificate Exemption Ending on March 31; Flights Out of Thailand Further Reduced Border Closures in Southern Thailand Several provincial governments in southern Thailand announced the closure of their borders –prohibiting entry by land and sea …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 29, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 29, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  Phuket Closures and Curfew, CDC Issues Global Level 3 Travel Warning, Flights Out of Thailand Phuket Closures The Tourism Authority of Thailand announced that Phuket Province is requesting all residents and tourists remain in their residence from 8:00 pm to 3:00 am and has announced closures of beaches, zoo and …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 27, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand – March 27,2020 Location:  Bangkok, Thailand Event: U.S. Embassy Messages, Bus Ticket Sales, The Emergency Decree Legislation, Checkpoints, Flights Out of Thailand  Why Am I Receiving This Message? As part of the effort to get as much information as possible to U.S. citizens, the State Department is extending departure …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 26, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 26, 2020) Location:  Bangkok, Thailand Event:  Information on the State of Emergency, a Message from U.S. Ambassador Michael DeSombre, Thai Travel Ban, Available Flights Out of Thailand, and U.S. Embassy Consular Operations State of Emergency: On March 25, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha declared a state of emergency, …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 21, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 21, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event: The Royal Thai Government (RTG) has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19.  Travelers should be prepared for travel restrictions to be put into effect with little or no advance notice.  U.S. citizens who are considering returning to …

Read More»

Travel Advisory: Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel

Travel Advisory: Global Level 4 Health Advisory – Do Not Travel The Department of State advises U.S. citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19.  In countries where commercial departure options remain available, U.S. citizens who live in the United States should arrange for immediate return to the United States, …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 15, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (March 15, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  There is an ongoing outbreak of Coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan, China.  The global public health threat posed by COVID-19 is high, with more than 145,000 reported cases worldwide. The government of the Kingdom of Thailand has implemented enhanced screening and quarantine measures to reduce the spread …

Read More»

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (January 31, 2020)

Health Alert – U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand (January 31, 2020) Location:  Thailand Event:  On January 31, 2020 the Thailand Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) announced 19 confirmed cases of novel Coronavirus in Thailand. There is an ongoing outbreak of pneumonia first identified in Wuhan, China, caused by a novel (new) coronavirus. Additionally, the MoPH confirmed the …

Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens: Direct Deposit of Federal Benefit Payments

The United States Department of the Treasury now offers direct deposit of federal benefit payments, including Social Security Administration (SSA), Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), and Office of Personnel Management (OPM), to banks in Thailand.  The payments are automatically converted to Thai Baht (THB) at the international exchange rate before they are deposited in the …

Read More»

Message for U.S. Citizens: Kingdom of Thailand Elections To Be Held on Sunday, March 24

Location: Thailand (various locations throughout the country) Event: Elections, Sunday, March 24, 2019. The U.S. Embassy in Bangkok advises U.S. citizens that on Sunday, March 24 Thai voters will participate in the first elections since 2011. Travelers may encounter a heightened police and military presence throughout the country, particularly near polling stations. Actions to Take: …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Pattaya

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Pattaya. Date: Wednesday December 12, 2018 Time: 10:00AM to NOON Venue: Dusit Thani Pattaya Hotel Address: 240/2 Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150, Thailand Hotel phone: +66 (0) 3842 5611 Website: https://www.dusit.com/dusitthani/pattaya/location Email: dtpa@dusit.com No appointment necessary, services are provided on a first come …

Read More»

Considerations for Older Travelers

“More and more numbers of U.S. citizens are traveling or living abroad after they retire.  Some are experienced adventure travelers, and for some it’s a first ever international trip.  As an older traveler, you may face challenges related to health, federal benefits, or emergency services while abroad. For helpful information and resources about this topic …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Phuket

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Phuket. Date: November 29, 2018 Time:  12:00pm–3:00pm Venue: Novotel Phuket Vintage Park, Novotel Phuket Resort Address: 89 Rat-Uthid 200 Pee Road, Patong, Kathu, 83150 PHUKET THAILAND Hotel phone: +66 (0) 76 380 555 Email: h8909-re2@accor.com    novotel.com    accorhotels.com No appointment necessary, services are provided on …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Udon Thani

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Udon Thani. Date: 7 November 2018 Time:  12:00pm – 3:00pm Venue:   Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani Address: 277/1 Prajaksillapakhom Road, Amphur Muang, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand Hotel phone: +66 (0) 4234 3555 E-mail:  cud@chr.co.th No appointment necessary, services are provided on a first come – first serve basis. To expedite …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Khon Kaen

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Khon Kaen. Date: Wednesday, June 20, 2018 Time: 12:00PM to 2:00PM Venue: Pullman Hotel Address: 9-9 Prachasumran Road, Nai Muang, Muang 40000 KHON KAEN Hotel phone: Telephone: (+66)43/913333 Fax: (+66)43/913334 Email:  pullman@pullmankhonkaen.com http://www.pullmanhotels.com/gb/hotel-1877-pullman-khon-kaen-raja-orchid/index.shtml No appointment necessary, services are provided on a first come – first serve basis. …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Pattaya

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Pattaya. Date: Wednesday, June 6, 2018 Time: 10:00AM to NOON Venue: Dusit Thani Pattaya Hotel Address: 240/2 Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150, Thailand Hotel phone: +66 (0) 3842 5611 Website:  https://www.dusit.com/dusitthani/pattaya/location No appointment necessary, services are provided on a …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Phuket

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to hold a Town Hall and provide services in Phuket on Wednesday, 14 March 2018. Date: 14 March 2018 Time:  11:30am-12:00pm Town Hall 12:00pm – 3:00pm Passport/Notary Services *Please note the new time* Venue:   Millennium Resort Patong Phuket Address: 199 Rat-U-Thit 200 Pee Road, Patong, Kathu, Phuket 83150 Hotel phone:   (66) 7 …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Udon Thani

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Udon Thani on Wednesday, 7 March 2018. Further details regarding this event will be sent by email to all Americans registered in the STEP program ( http://step.state.gov/step ). We recommend that all U.S. visitors and residents in Thailand register to receive updates and information …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Chiang Rai

The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai is pleased to announce that we will be providing services in Chiang Rai on Friday, March 16, 2018. Time: 8:30 – 11:30 AM Venue: Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort Address: 221/2 M. 20, Kwaewai Rd., T. Robwieng, A. Muang, Chiang Rai, 57000, Thailand Hotel phone:  +66 (53) 603 …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Mae Sot

The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai is pleased to provide services in Mae Sot, Tak. Date: Friday, November 17, 2017 Time: 8:30 – 10:30 AM Location: Centara Mae Sot Hill Resort in Mae Sot, Tak Address: 100 Asia Road, Amphur Mae Sot, Tak Hotel phone: (055) 532 601 – 8 Information about all our upcoming …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Phuket

***To receive updates of specific times and locations of any of our upcoming outreaches, please register with the SmartTraveler Enrollment Program (STEP) ( http://step.state.gov/step ). STEP is a free service of the U.S. Department of State Bureau of Consular Affairs that allows U.S. citizens traveling and living abroad to enroll with the nearest U.S. Embassy or …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Khon Kaen

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Khon Kaen Date: Wednesday, November 8, 2017 Time: 8:00AM to 11:00AM Venue: Pullman Hotel Address: 9-9 Prachasumran Road, Nai Muang, Muang 40000 KHON KAEN Hotel phone: Telephone: (+66)43/913333 Fax: (+66)43/913334 Email:  pullman@pullmankhonkaen.com http://www.pullmanhotels.com/gb/hotel-1877-pullman-khon-kaen-raja-orchid/index.shtml SERVICES OFFERED AND OFFICIAL EXCHANGE RATES ON November 8, 2017 3,850 THB-  Renewal of adult passports 3,675 THB-  Renewal of minor (under age 16) passports

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Pattaya

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Pattaya.  Date: Wednesday, November 1, 2017 Time: 10:00AM to NOON Venue: Dusit Thani Pattaya Hotel Address: 240/2 Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150, Thailand Hotel phone: +66 (0) 3842 5611 https://www.dusit.com/dusitthani/pattaya/location/ Additionally, we are glad to announce that we will also come to Pattaya …

Read More»

Warden Conference 2017

U.S. Embassy Bangkok relies on a team of roughly 45 Volunteer Consular Wardens to help meet the routine and urgent needs of Americans in the Kingdom.  Ambassador Glyn Davies joined the U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services team on September 15 to thank the wardens for their outstanding service to Americans both living and visiting Thailand.

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Chiang Rai

The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General, Chiang Mai is pleased to provide services in Chiang Rai. Date: Friday, September 8, 2017 Time: 8:30AM to 11:30AM Venue: Le Meridien Chiang Rai Resort Address: 221/2 M. 20, Kwaewai Rd., T. Robwieng, A. Muang, Chiang Rai, 57000, Thailand Hotel phone:  +66 (53) 603 333 E-mail: lemeridien.chiangrai@lemeridien.com Services will be …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Phuket

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Phuket. Date: Thursday, July 27, 2017 Time: 8:00AM to 11:00AM Venue: Millennium Hotel, Phuket Address: 199 Rat-Uthit 200 Pee Road, Kathu, Patong, Phuket 83150, Thailand Hotel phone:  (66)(76) 601 998 Website:  https://www.millenniumhotels.com/en/phuket/millennium-resort-patong-phuket/ Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary. …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Udon Thani

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Udon Thani Date: Friday, July 21, 2017 Time: 8:00AM to 11:00AM Venue: Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani Address: 277/1 Prajaksillapakhom Road, Amphur Muang, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand Hotel phone:  +66 (0) 4234 3555 E-mail:  cud@chr.co.th Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Pattaya

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Pattaya Date: Friday, July 14, 2017 Time: 10:00AM to NOON Venue: Dusit Thani Pattaya Hotel Address: 240/2 Pattaya Beach Road, Pattaya City, Chonburi 20150, Thailand Hotel phone: +66 (0) 3842 5611 https://www.dusit.com/dusitthani/pattaya/location/ Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary. …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Khon Kaen

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Khon Kaen Date: Friday, March 10, 2017 Time: 8:00AM to 11:00AM Venue: Pullman Hotel Address: 9-9 Prachasumran Road, Nai Muang, Muang 40000 KHON KAEN Hotel phone: Telephone: (+66)43/322155 Fax: (+66)43/322150 Email: pullman@pullmankhonkaen.com Website:  http://www.pullmanhotels.com/gb/hotel-1877-pullman-khon-kaen-raja-orchid/index.shtml Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Pattaya

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Pattaya Date: Friday, March 3, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM – NOON at the: Venue: Amari Garden Pattaya Address: 240 Pattaya-Naklua Road, Pattaya, 20150 Hotel phone: Tel. +66 (0) 3841 8418 Fax. +66 (0) 3842 8165 http://www.amari.com/garden-pattaya/ Services will be provided on …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Chiang Rai

The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai is pleased to provide services in Chiang Rai Date:                   March 10, 2017 Time:                  8:30 – 11:30 AM Venue:                   LE MÉRIDIEN CHIANG RAI RESORT Address: 221/2 Moo 20, Kwaewai Rd., Tambon Robwieng, Amphur Muang, Chiang Rai Hotel Phone: +66 53 603 333 | …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Phuket

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Phuket on Friday, November 18, 2016 from 8:00 AM – NOON at the: The Millennium Resort Patong Phuket 199, Rat-Uthit 200 Pee Road Patong, Kathu, Phuket, Thailand 83150 Phone: +66 7 660 1999 E-mail:   enquiry@millenniumpatong.com Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; no appointment is necessary. BANK …

Read More»

Chiang Mai Consular Section Renovation: Visa Services and U.S. Citizen Services will resume regular services on Tuesday, November 1, 2016

The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate General in Chiang Mai is pleased to announce that our office will resume regular services on Tuesday,November 1, 2016. American Citizen Services (ACS) Unit Appointments for routine U.S. Citizen Services, including notarials, passport services, voting inquires and federal benefits inquiries, are available every business Tuesday and Thursday between 8:00-15:00. …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Udon Thani

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Udon Thani on Friday, November 4, 2016 from 8:00 AM – NOON at the: Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani Address: 277/1 Prajaksillapakhom Road, Amphur Muang, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand Phone: +66 (0) 4234 3555 Fax: +66 (0) 4234 3550 E-mail: cud@chr.co.th Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis; no …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Pattaya

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Pattaya on Friday, October 28, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM at the: Amari Garden Pattaya 240 Pattaya-Naklua Road, Pattaya, 20150 Tel. +66 (0) 3841 8418 Fax. +66 (0) 3842 8165 http://www.amari.com/garden-pattaya/ Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served …

Read More»

Ambassador Davies at Warden Conference 2016

Ambassador Glyn Davies joined the U.S. Embassy’s American Citizen Services team and nearly 40 of our volunteer consular wardens for the Warden Conference in Bangkok on September 30, 2016. The Volunteer Consular Wardens of U.S. Embassy Thailand are on the front lines every day helping meet the routine and urgent needs of Americans in the …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Chiang Mai

The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai is pleased to provide limited U.S. citizen services during our temporary closure (Sep. 12-Oct. 31, 2016) in Chiang Mai on Friday, October 7th, 2016 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM and 1:00-2:00 PM at: The River Market Restaurant, Chareon-Phathet Rd., Chiang Mai.  http://therivermarket.com/ Services will be …

Read More»

New Outreach Policy: No Cash Accepted

Please be advised the U.S. Embassy Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai will no longer accept cash (U.S. Dollars and Thai Baht) at Outreach Events for American Citizen Services. This is a worldwide policy, and no exceptions can be considered. All future payments at U.S. Embassy Bangkok and U.S. Consulate General Chiang Mai Outreach Events must be made in the form of a BANK DRAFT Purchased from …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Khon Kaen

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Khon Kaen on Friday, August 19, 2016 from 8:00 AM – NOON at the: PULLMAN KHON KAEN RAJA ORCHID  9/9 PRACHASUMRAN ROAD, NAI MUANG, MUANG, KHON KAEN 40000 THAILAND Phone: 04-332-2155 Email: Pullman@pullmankhonkaen.com Website: www.pullmanhotels.comwww.accorhotels.com Services will be provided on …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Pattaya

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Pattaya on Friday, August 5, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 1:30 PM at the: Amari Garden Pattaya 240 Pattaya-Naklua Road, Pattaya, 20150 Tel. +66 (0) 3841 8418 Fax. +66 (0) 3842 8165 http://www.amari.com/garden-pattaya/ Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Chiang Rai

The Consular Section of the U.S. Consulate in Chiang Mai is pleased to provide services in Chiang Rai on Friday, July 22, 2016 from 8:30 AM – 11:30 AM at: Le Méridien Chiang Rai 221 / 2 Moo 20 Kwaewai Rd, Tambon Robwieng, Amphur Muang, Chiang Rai Phone: +66 53 603 333 http://www.lemeridienchiangrai.com/  Services will be provided …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Udon Thani

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Udon Thani on Friday, May 13, 2016 from 8:00 AM – NOON at the: Centara Hotel & Convention Centre Udon Thani Address: 277/1 Prajaksillapakhom Road, Amphur Muang, Udon Thani 41000, Thailand Phone: +66 (0) 4234 3555 Fax: +66 (0) 4234 3550 E-mail: cud@chr.co.th Services will be provided on …

Read More»

Consular Outreach: Pattaya

The Consular Section of the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok is pleased to provide services in Pattaya on Friday, May 6, 2016 from 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM at the: Amari Garden Pattaya 240 Pattaya-Naklua Road, Pattaya, 20150 Tel. +66 (0) 3841 8418 Fax. +66 (0) 3842 8165 http://www.amari.com/garden-pattaya/ Services will be provided on a first-come, first-served …

Read More»
Show More ∨