US Embassy sets up passport renewal service in Hua Hin

In a bid to make life easier for American citizens in Hua Hin and its environs, the US Embassy’s Citizen Services Unit is bringing its consular outreach programme to the InterContinental Hua Hin Resort on January 25 from 8am to 11am.

This exclusive event boasts a trio of services, featuring passport renewals for adults via DS-82 forms, passport issuance for minors using DS-11 forms, and top-notch notary services. Interested parties are urged to register in advance, as appointments will be served on a first-come, first-served basis. The Embassy stresses the significance of swift registration and has hinted at special considerations for those with limited mobility.

Adult passport renewal fees (DS-82) must be paid via Pay.gov, while minor passport applications and notary services require a Bank Draft.

The Embassy insists on original documents accompanied by photocopies of all the necessary paperwork. Further details can be found on the Embassy’s official website about the required documents and procedures for a smooth process, reported Hua Hin Today.

Queries can be made by telephoning the resort at +66 32 616999 or by emailing them at Ichh.rsvn@ihg.com for details.

In related news, a call for the immediate release of all hostages held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip, initiated by the Israeli embassy, met with opposition from the Thai government. Deputy Prime Minister and Foreign Affairs Minister Parnpree Bahiddha-Nukara expressed his disapproval of the move on Tuesday. He requested a meeting with the Israeli ambassador for a discussion on the issue.

In other news, in Phuket, a 59 year old American man, an employee of a renowned hotel in the northern region of the island, lost his life in a devastating road accident on the night of January 11. The mishap took place on Thepkrasattri Road, a major thoroughfare in the area, where the man was crushed by an enormous truck.