American Citizen Services Bangkok

05/10/2022

U.S. citizens can now drop their absentee ballots off at the U.S. Embassy in Bangkok! The Ballot Box is located in front of the Embassy (Visas Entrance). Ballots will be collected and mailed every weekday. Please allow ample time for the ballot to reach the USA by election day.

30/09/2022

To report the death, serious illness, violent crime against, or arrest of a U.S. citizen in Thailand you may call the U.S. Embassy directly:
-From inside Thailand: 02-205-4000
-From outside Thailand: +66-2-205-4000 (Thai number) or 202-640-2632 (USA number)

23/09/2022

ACS Bangkok maintains a list of attorneys willing to assist U.S. citizens. Find it here: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/attorneys/

18/09/2022

The U.S Embassy in Bangkok is following reports of a potential sexual predator targeting children in downtown Bangkok. Parents are cautioned when using businesses associated with the entertainment of children to remain vigilant and give careful consideration when allowing their child to be in a public area without the presence of a parent or another responsible adult.

09/09/2022

02/09/2022

On the day of your ACS appointment, please arrive only at your exact appointment time – do not arrive early. If you arrive more than 15 minutes before or after your appointment you may not be permitted to enter. To book an appointment visit our website: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/acsappointment/

31/08/2022

U.S. Embassy Bangkok can certify your important documents by mail! We certify U.S. passports, documents for use with the Social Security Administration, and certified true copies of a foreign passport for use with Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) applications. For more, visit: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/notaries-public/

29/08/2022

Need a fingerprint card for a background check? Pick one up from the Embassy security entrance on the Visa/ACS side during business hours. The Embassy cannot fingerprint. Take the fingerprint card to the Thai Police Clearance Service center for inking. https://bit.ly/3ySoq4Q

26/08/2022

Passport expiring soon? Renew it now! Some countries require that your passport be valid for at least six months beyond the date of your trip to enter. To renew your passport, check out: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/

18/08/2022

Make sure you sign your passport with black or blue ink! For children under 16, a parent must print the child's name on the signature line and sign next to it - indicating the relationship with the child (ie. mother, father, guardian, etc.). For more: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/after-getting-passport.html

15/08/2022

New U.S. passport books have a QR code sticker on the back to give you easy access to important passport and travel information. For more, visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/passport-help/after-getting-passport.html

12/08/2022

Learn about your destination before you travel. Travel.State.Gov has travel advisories, alerts, and other country-specific information that will make your travel smoother and safer.

ศึกษาข้อแนะนำการเดินทาง การแจ้งเตือนเหตุฉุกเฉิน และรายละเอียดอื่นๆ ของประเทศปลายทางก่อนการท่องเที่ยวเพื่อให้มั่นใจว่าคุณจะได้รับประสบการณ์ที่ราบรื่นและปลอดภัยที่เว็บไซต์ Travel.State.Gov

Visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages.html

10/08/2022

Americans can vote. Wherever they are.

If you can get there, you can vote from there. Get started at www.FVAP.gov.

https://youtu.be/ipJvBbWEOLE

Ensuring Service members, their eligible family members and overseas citizens can vote -- from anywhere in the world.

08/08/2022

Emergency? Dial 191 for the Royal Thai Police - 1155 for the Tourist Police - 1669 for health services.

โทรแจ้งเหตุด่วนเหตุร้าย กด 191 ตำรวจท่องเทียว กด 1155 เรียกรถพยาบาล กด 1169

02/08/2022

Vacationing in Thailand? ACS Bangkok provides assistance to U.S. citizens traveling in Thailand. For more on ACS services visit https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/what-we-can-and-cannot-do/

29/07/2022

Be wary of emails from people claiming to be in trouble in Thailand and asking for money - even if the email appears to be from a loved one. For more information on scams like this one visit: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/common-scams/

26/07/2022

Easy, convenient, and secure! Try Pay.Gov for your passport application. Check your eligibility at https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/adult-passport-renew/

ง่าย สะดวก และปลอดภัย! ลองใช้ Pay.Gov เพื่อการชำระค่าธรรมเนียมพาสปอร์ตดูสิ / ท่านสามารถตรวจสอบขั้นตอนได้ที่

25/07/2022

Applicants can now select “X” as their gender on U.S. Passport applications.

ผู้สมัครสามารถเลือกไม่ระบุเพศบนหน้าพาสปอร์ต โดยการกรอกรายละเอียดลงบนใบสมัครได้แล้ววันนี้

For information, visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/need-passport/selecting-your-gender-marker.html

22/07/2022

Common Scam Alert: Scammers may try to persuade you that tourist sites are closed and offer to take you elsewhere. Trust the hours listed online or in the guidebook or verify in person. For more information visit: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/common-scams/

18/07/2022

To pay for ACS services you can use: 1. Major Credit Cards, 2. Debit Cards (Issued by a U.S. bank), 3. Cash (USD or THB). Check out our website for more: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/service-fees/

15/07/2022

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 seeking, routine services in Chiang Mai, please email [email protected].

For visa assistance and information, please email [email protected].

We apologize for any inconvenience the temporary suspension of services may have caused.

12/07/2022

Remember: When you renew your U.S. passport by mail, you must include a bank draft for a return envelope. Prepaid envelopes cannot be accepted when applying for a U.S. passport in Thailand. For more: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/adult-passport-renew

อย่าลืมส่ง bank draft (ตั๋วแลกเงิน) สำหรับค่าส่งพาสปอร์ตกลับ สถานทูตไม่รับซองจ่าหน้าทุกประเภท

09/07/2022

If you've lost or had your passport stolen, report it to the nearest Thai Police station. For requirements on replacing a lost/stolen passport - visit: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/replace-lost-stolen-adult-passport/

08/07/2022

Travel Tip: If you rent a jet ski or scooter, be sure to use a reputable dealer and inspect the vehicle for damage. For more information visit https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/common-scams/

07/07/2022

You may have read that Thailand’s cannabis laws have changed. As a reminder, ma*****na is only legal for medical purposes in Thailand. Recreational use is prohibited. Violators could face imprisonment of up to three months or a fine of up to 25,000 baht.

04/07/2022

Happy 4th of July!

01/07/2022

ทุกคนที่อาศัยอยู่ในประเทศไทยต้องอยู่ภายใต้กฎหมายไทย รวมถึงชาวอเมริกันด้วย

01/07/2022

Have fun but not too much fun. Everyone in Thailand is subject to Thai law, including U.S. citizens. For more: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/arrest-of-a-u-s-citizen/

27/06/2022

ห้ามนำสิ่งของดังต่อไปนี้เข้าด้านในสถานทูต เจ้าหน้าที่รักษาความปลอดภัยจะรับฝากอุปกรณ์อิเลกทรอนิกส์เพียง 1 ชิ้นเท่านั้น

27/06/2022

Leave it at home. Check this list of prohibited items before your visit to the U.S. Embassy

24/06/2022

Adrenaline J***y. Risk Taker. Thrill Seeker. Whether you're mountain biking, bungee jumping, surfing, or sailing - it's important to understand the risks inherent with adventure travel in a foreign country! For more: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/travelers-with-special-considerations/adventure-travel.html

21/06/2022

Can Americans get Thai driver’s licenses? Yes! All you need to do is:

1. Obtain an Affidavit of Residence from the U.S. Embassy or Consulate
2. Present (and have copies of) a U.S. passport and valid Thai visa
3. Receive a Medical Report from a doctor’s office
4. Show a Valid State / International driver’s license or take the license test
5. Take a photo or one can be taken at the department of Land Transport
6. Pay the fee (Fee 205 baht for car, Fee 105 baht for motorcycle)

For more information please visit https://www.dlt.go.th/en/renew-license/

17/06/2022

ACS is here to help. Find our services here: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/

13/06/2022

Check the exchange rate before you pay for ACS services! Find the exchange rate at: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/service-fees/

13/06/2022

As of June 12, 2022, CDC will no longer require air passengers traveling from a foreign country to the United States to show a negative COVID-19 viral test or documentation of recovery from COVID-19 before they board their flight. For more information: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html

10/06/2022

Thailand's entry requirements have recently changed. Stay up to date at: tatnews.org

08/06/2022

We know that the + community faces unique challenges when traveling abroad. Check out our LGBTQI+ travel safety page for information before you go! Go to: travel.state.gov/lgbtqi

06/06/2022

You've got questions about passports. We've got answers about passports! https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passport-services-frequently-asked-questions/

03/06/2022

Visit FVAP.gov to register to vote TODAY

01/06/2022

ATTENTION: If you have reported your passport lost or stolen, you MUST get it replaced before you travel internationally – even if you find it. Failure to replace your lost or stolen passport could result in being denied entry into your destination! For more on how to replace a lost or stolen passport please visit: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/replace-lost-stolen-adult-passport/

23/05/2022

อย่าลืมนำรูปถ่ายแสดงการเจริญเติบโตของผู้สมัครมายื่นในวันนัดหมาย อย่างน้อยปีละ 1 รูป นับตั้งแต่วันที่ออกพาสปอร์ตเล่มล่าสุด https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/minor-passport-renew/

23/05/2022

Renewing a passport for a child? Don't forget to provide a minimum of 1 photo for every year of life from the date the last passport was issued until now. For more: https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/passports/minor-passport-renew/

20/05/2022

Make sure you've got a perfect photo for your new passport!
(1) Taken within 6 months
(2) No glasses
(3) White background.

For a complete list of requirements, please visit: https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/passports/how-apply/photos.html

17/05/2022

Lost your Consular Report of Birth Abroad (CRBA)? Click here to find out how to replace it: https://bit.ly/3ka56ZX

หากคุณทำใบเกิดต่างแดน (CRBA) หาย เข้าไปดูขั้นตอนการขอใบใหม่ได้ที่

13/05/2022

Meet the Next Generation Passport – Smarter. Safer. Better. travel.state.gov/ngp

11/05/2022

Be sure to contact Thai Immigration when renewing your visa before you overstay. A letter from the U.S. Embassy is not required.

ติดต่อ ตม. เพื่อต่อวีซ่าก่อนจะหมดอายุ โดยไม่ต้องขอจดหมายรับรองจากสถานทูต

09/05/2022

Arrested in Thailand? U.S. Embassy Bangkok maintains a list of attorneys willing to represent U.S. citizens in Thailand.

ถูกจับในเมืองไทยใช่ไหม? สถานทูตสหรัฐฯ กรุงเทพ มีรายชื่อทนายความที่สามารถว่าความให้พลเมืองสหรัฐฯ ในประเทศไทยได้

https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/local-resources-of-u-s-citizens/attorneys/

03/05/2022

Be sure to check the entry requirements before traveling to Thailand. For more visit: https://consular.mfa.go.th/

02/05/2022

If something seems "too good to be true" or overly convenient, it probably is. Be aware of these common scams while traveling in Thailand. https://th.usembassy.gov/u-s-citizen-services/common-scams/