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??Hello all;

I have been reading some of the threads here and thought some of you might need some advices about Thai food for your Thai SO. I also do realized that some of you do not live in an area where there are many Asian. If you can find any local Asian market or even your local super market, you certainly will find some ingredients that can be put together to make Thai dishes. Many super markets now carry Asian food items. You can substitute carrots, cucumbers, green string beans for papaya to make som tum. As for bacteria fish sauce (pla lar) you can buy that in bottle. They do sell them in Asian market.

You don't have to have a Thai super market specifically to make Thai dishes; just any Asian market will do or even franchised supermarket i.e. Raley's/Bel Air, Safeway, Allbertson. They all carry some sort of Asian food and ingredients. Well, I hope this well help a bit. Good luck.

Luke
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-11-23 16:37:00
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Thanks Thai Mom for everything.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-11-07 10:30:00
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Congratulations everyone! Well, my fiance Aoy arrived here at San Fran Int. this past Sat. Nov. 1st with no problem. Sorry it took awhile for me to check-in on this thread. (You get the big picture) lol devil.gif Anyway, our wedding will be next month on Sunday Dec. 14th. (a day B4 her B-Day)

Today, we had just went and applied for our marriage license. Things are coming right along. I know there are several threads here about name changes but I was wondering if anyone knows the process of doing that w/o me trying to dig through the threads? She wants to change her first name.

Thanks,

Luke
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-11-07 02:38:00
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Just letting everyone knows that I am up almost all night now waiting anxiously to see my girl. She has taken a flight from Bangkok to Taipei already. She has about 8 hrs lay over then she'll connect to another flight to San Fran. She has about 3 more hrs as I am writing this before boarding that flight. I have been tracking her flight closely.
I just can not sleep right now...too excited I guess after 1 1/2 yrs of waiting. Good luck everyone on your journey. Life is great!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-11-01 03:22:00
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Sawaddee krup. Thanks again my friends...and yes I am very extremely excited. I wish everyone with speedy approvals, successful and happiness journey.

Luke
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-10-26 12:42:00
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Alvin,

Sorry to hear about your story. Hope all goes well in the future for you.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-10-25 14:59:00
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Thank you everyone for your support and encouragement. Just to let you know that my lady will be here one week from today. Man...it has been so long of a journey and it is finally over. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-10-25 14:55:00
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Welcome to USA Joom. I don't think by taking your last name will automatically make her US citizenship. She has to get green card first and wait a few more years to apply for US citizenship. As for dual citizenship she can still keep her Thai passport and use it when she travel to Thailand and vise versa.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-10-14 21:16:00
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Thank you everybody for the support and encouragement. I am trying to put together our first annual get together event for people with Thai SOs'. Location is the difficult part...but I have Las Vegas in mind. I have many friends there and they know a great Thai restaurant good for entertainments as well. Time frame would be around April 09 during Songhran (Thai New Year). More to come later.


If you all would like to know a little bit about me, you can click on the link below.

http://profile.myspa...iendid=99948216
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-10-03 20:21:00
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Hey Congratulations everyone with the approvals! kicking.gif kicking.gif good.gif good.gif We are finally approved as well after 7 months of Administrative Process/Review. She will be here next week. Finally!!!!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif I haven't seen her since 15 April 2007. Life is great now. Thanks everyone for the support. Best of luck!! Largon...sawaddee krup.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-10-02 18:40:00
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QUOTE (hilton @ Sep 2 2008, 10:12 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Good Morning

Well I received a phone call from my congresswoman this morning. She made contact with the embassy on friday this was her secound inquiry with them. She told me not to expect much but it couldn;t hurt. I was told that the embassy informed her that our case is still in admin review however they did not require any further information from my fiance
or myself and that they could not give a time for the completion of the admin review. I hope the fact that they kept her passport and the fact they require nothing else from us means that it might be something as simple as a name check, because she has a common Thai last name, I've heard that this can produce "false hits" of which they (the embassy) is required to look into. Sooo... a little bit of info is better than nothing. I'll keep everyone informed.

Birch/Beer

Please keep us informed as to what you incounter when you arrive at BKK. because if I don't hear something in a week or so I'm planning on heading over there around the 23rd of Sept. Thanks and good luck


I'm in the same boat as you. I had posted my issues a while back. Well, my case is on AP for almost 6 months now...Sep 12th will be exact. I already had my congresswoman notified the embassy twice and still got same reply. I had email the embassy 7 to 8 times as well and still the same. Hopefully, I will hear something from them soon.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-09-07 11:56:00
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QUOTE (chivasgeo @ Aug 17 2008, 12:24 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ThaiStyleUSA @ Aug 17 2008, 10:18 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Does anyone knows the average waiting period for a case on Administrative Processing from Bangkok Embassy? My case is over 5 months of AP since the interview.



Man that sucks, sorry to hear about the Visa in AP! I would assume each case is different so not sure of an average time of wait for this type of processing.

We had a similar process occur when my Father-in-Law's B2 visitor's visa was also put into Admin Review. What we did was email the US Embassy( Subject line would be something like "2nd or 3rd NIV Inquiry case number and name of applicant ) . Each and everytime they would status us of the case. Eventually it took 6 months before we got the approval for father - in - Law. We emailed them a total of 4 times during the wait.

I would try and email them for status, good luck with it all.

I think I'd email them 5 to 6 times already...and all replies are same: "Case is still under AP; we will let you know when completed." I even wrote to my Congress to assist me; and they got same reply. I don't know what else to do except wait...I guess...
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-08-18 13:05:00
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Does anyone knows the average waiting period for a case on Administrative Processing from Bangkok Embassy? My case is over 5 months of AP since the interview.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-08-17 12:18:00
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Hey you guys; I think it's better luck getting ripped off for a few buck in Thailand than getting kill in USA by car jacker or gang bangers.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-07-22 02:02:00
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Not yet.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-06-04 21:53:00
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Congratulations!! good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-06-04 21:49:00
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QUOTE (George-Joom @ May 23 2008, 11:39 AM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Hello Everyone!
Thanks for the great info. We are just sitting back reading and waiting...checking this forum and the USCIS site for any news. Our NOA1 is March 31 nad touched April 23. We hope to hear something in June.

But I have a little question...Does anyone know of a web site that I can purchase western movies with Thai sub titles?
I saw one once but didn't book mark it and now I can't find it and I don't remember how I stumbled upon it in the first place.

Any info would be greatly appreciated. smile.gif

Thanks again



I agree with Statman78; all of ours have been from Thailand. I did see one in the US, but was expensive.

Try here:

www.ethaicd.com

Good luck on your journey!
John


John
Thanks
That is the site I found this morning!!!!! smile.gif
Thanks much!!


Hey you guys; I find the website is very useful. I am an affiliate member with the website. I have ordered many thai music and videos from them for many years now. The prices are really reasonable. The owner runs his business in New York. He orders it from Thailand and have it shipped to anywhere in the world.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-05-26 01:35:00
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Congrats to all with interview dates and good luck. good.gif good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-05-02 22:00:00
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Good luck again you guys!! good.gif good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-04-30 21:03:00
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Congrats all of you. Good luck! good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-04-28 20:24:00
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Once they'd received Package 3; usually 2 to 6 weeks the beneficiary will receive the Package 4 and interview date.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-04-19 01:18:00
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They should have the updated list by next week. I think they posted at every 3 weeks or so. I think this past week or so was pretty hectic for them because of Thai New Year (Songhran)...Good luck and take care.

Edited by ThaiStyleUSA, 19 April 2008 - 01:10 AM.

ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-04-19 01:08:00
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Here is the website to check for your interview date...if you already know your case #.


http://bangkok.usemb...pointments.html
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-04-19 00:55:00
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HAPPY THAI NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


GOOD LUCK AND BEST WISHES ALWAYS. SAWASDEE PEE MAI !!!!!!!! kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif


MAY ALL OF YOU LIVE SUCCESSFUL AND HEALTHY LIFE...CHOKE DEE NA KRUP!!! good.gif good.gif good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-04-12 19:48:00
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Congratulations Jamie and your lady! good.gif good.gif Best of luck along the way.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-04-02 23:15:00
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Kob khun mark everybody!! Choke Dee for Everyone!! good.gif good.gif good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-03-13 01:48:00
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QUOTE (Jamie76 @ Mar 12 2008, 08:03 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ThaiStyleUSA @ Mar 12 2008, 09:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sawasdee krup took tant; interview successful...visa got approved yesterday Wed. 12th. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif My girl will pick it up on Monday the 17th. It is a great relief. The most difficult part is finally over. Thanks everyone for the support and congratulations to recent approvals. Best wishes always for everyone with the future interviews. God bless.


Hey ThaiStyle Congratulations to you and your fiancee. good.gif Good luck with your future together.

THANKS JAMIE; GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR LADY.

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QUOTE (ThaiStyleUSA @ Mar 12 2008, 10:59 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Sawasdee krup took tant; interview successful...visa got approved yesterday Wed. 12th. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif My girl will pick it up on Monday the 17th. It is a great relief. The most difficult part is finally over. Thanks everyone for the support and congratulations to recent approvals. Best wishes always for everyone with the future interviews. God bless.



Dude, that Rocks!!

Congrats, if you make it to SoCal, this retired Jarhead will by the Flyboy a beer devil.gif

THANKS DUDE! YOU'RE ON!!! GOOD LUCK TO YOU AND YOUR LADY AS WELL. good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-03-12 22:13:00
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Sawasdee krup took tant; interview successful...visa got approved yesterday Wed. 12th. kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif kicking.gif My girl will pick it up on Monday the 17th. It is a great relief. The most difficult part is finally over. Thanks everyone for the support and congratulations to recent approvals. Best wishes always for everyone with the future interviews. God bless.

Edited by ThaiStyleUSA, 12 March 2008 - 10:00 PM.

ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-03-12 21:59:00
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Hey congratulations everyone with the interview dates and good luck for the others on the horizon. My girl should be in BKK by now. She left her home town last night by train for the interview coming up this Wednesday the 12th. I am so excited and nervous as well. She should be find I hope. I wish I could be there with her. God bless her. I will keep everyone posted. good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-03-10 21:42:00
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QUOTE (Tmc225usc @ Feb 29 2008, 05:08 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Well everyone, the time is finally here for us.
Im leaving at 2AM in the morning and beginning my journey over to Thailand.
I finally arrive in Bangkok on Sunday night. The next day, I have to meet with Brian and his staff from mythaifiancee to go over everything one final time.
Then Tuesday is the big day. unsure.gif

Im about as nervous as I can get.
Im Worried they will ask her some off the wall question she would never know when we go to the Embassy. Or they will question some form of paperwork.
I know Im just worrying myself with all of this. Hahaha

Ill have a full report of how everything went once it is all over!

To Thai Style USA and anyone else who is right behind me, best of luck to you all!

smile.gif

Thank you Tmc225usc!! Good luck to both of you as well good.gif Keep us posted.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-03-01 13:11:00
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Wow that is awesome. Congrats! good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-02-25 23:52:00
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QUOTE (bigsky @ Feb 21 2008, 06:31 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
I finally got through after calling all day and our case was sent to BKK yesterday, so things are moving along! Bad news is I was unexpectedly laid off this week, very bad timing! So I'm in the hunt for a new job and a co-sponsor. Life is full of surprises!!

Congrats on your case being sent to BKK and sorry to hear about the laid off. Best wishes in the near future.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-02-21 22:10:00
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QUOTE (SqdnGuns @ Feb 19 2008, 06:18 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Kampong received her Packet 3 @ 2 AM my time. Needless to say, she called me all excited an woke me from a deep sleep and I ended up working today on only 2 hours sleep.....zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz I couldn't get back to sleep because I was going through the checklist over and over in my head and then something clicked in my head.......I realized that she needed to renew her passport, DAMN!! It expires in September and it needs to have 8 months validity on it prior to the issue of visa. #######!!

She is going to head off to BKK this weekend from Lamduan and apply for her new passport, fortunately it only takes 3 days for the new passport and she will also get her police check done while she is there. Once she has her new passport, she will send in the DS-230, pictures and copy of the photo page of her new passport.

We can see the light at the end of the tunnel now, I hope that she will have her interview by the end of March but that may be just some wishful thinking.

Chok dee to all............. kicking.gif

Congratulations and hope everything goes well. Chok dee mak and took took khon krup porm. good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-02-19 22:25:00
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QUOTE (afterforever @ Feb 12 2008, 06:34 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
QUOTE (ThaiStyleUSA @ Feb 9 2008, 11:21 PM) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>
Congratulations afterforever. good.gif Best wishes for the wedding and get well soon.



Thanks ThaiStyleUSA. I am really glad the wait for the visa is over. I think it will be a lot easier to wait for the AOS now that everyone is here. I have been procrastinating on starting the AOS. It just feels nice to be able to somewhat relax for awhile.

Good luck to you on your interview. It was very easy for us. Hopefully your finacee will have no problems.

You welcome afterforever, I'm glad everything went well for you and your family. I feel the same way...it is much easy when you have your love one by your side forever. The rest of the process should be very simple for you. All I need is for my girl to be with me. I have not seen her since April 2007 when I was in Thailand.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-02-12 22:39:00
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Good luck everyone with the up coming interviews. Congratulations to everyone that gotten the visas and of course the most important part (are together). good.gif Choke dee mark na krup good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-02-11 21:08:00
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Don't quote me on this but I think nice pants and nice shirt with collar should be sufficient. I'm just like you...I packed light every time I go to Thailand and I took 2 luggages so I can buy a lot of stuff and bring back. biggrin.gif At least you get to be there with your SO. I don't think I can get out of work to be there with my girl since I had just started this new job 2 months ago. Anyway, have a safe trip and good luck with the interview.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-02-10 23:55:00
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Congratulations afterforever. good.gif Best wishes for the wedding and get well soon.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-02-10 02:21:00
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Jamie76,

Congratulations on the interview date and best of luck to you both. good.gif
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-02-05 21:24:00
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Congratulations and good luck everyone!

Edited by ThaiStyleUSA, 04 February 2008 - 10:20 PM.

ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-02-04 22:20:00
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Thank you so much Mark-N-AAm.




Congratulations Texas. Have a safe trip home. Keep us posted and I will keep all of you informed for our up coming 1st annual Thai Spouse gathering festivities. We are going to need a new name for this gathering.
ThaiStyleUSAMaleThailand2008-01-31 22:43:00