I received the following email today. (I think “exciting” might be a *slight* exaggeration…) Posted in case any US citizens are interested…
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**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, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Topics will include Mission Thailand priorities and frequently asked questions about consular services. Consul General Kathryn Flachsbart will also be present to give remarks and respond to questions. Attendance is through registration only. If you are interested, please register [here.](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fg%2FR0ikX7cGHM&data=05%7C01%7C%7C8ce067f9168140689f6f08dbb8b6ebfa%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638306868044632610%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=2hksPOBqVSaB9Cp%2FGK0sKluUP4c%2BIiAh1JdCWRCT8Iw%3D&reserved=0)
**Date:** Thursday, September 28
**Time:** 11:00AM to 12:30PM
**Venue:** Conference Room Ratchaphreuk 4-5-6, 1st Floor, Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre, 999 Moo 4, Thanon Prachasamoson, Khon Kaen. Telephone: [\+66 43 209 888](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Davani%2Bhotel%2Bkhon%2Bkaen%26rlz%3D1C1GCEA_enUS1075%26oq%3Davani%2Bhotel%2Bkhon%2Bkaen%26aqs%3Dchrome..69i57.5442j0j3%26sourceid%3Dchrome%26ie%3DUTF-8&data=05%7C01%7C%7C8ce067f9168140689f6f08dbb8b6ebfa%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638306868044632610%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xxopHcvHayVzkQIEbjFKlj6bqOlRodRFdJs%2FhOCbzEg%3D&reserved=0)
**2) Provision of Consular Services: Wednesday, September 27, 9-11am**
The American Citizen Services section will be providing consular services in the lobby of the Avani Hotel from 9-11am on September 27, 2023. Please note, these services are limited to passport renewals (DS-82), passports for minors (DS-11) and notary services. To sign up for services, please register [here](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fforms.office.com%2Fg%2Ft6qadeFZfE&data=05%7C01%7C%7C8ce067f9168140689f6f08dbb8b6ebfa%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638306868044632610%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=oSC8GOZqlJb0gu5Yxw7YoIeEp5MKdCobd3hDIp3GzDE%3D&reserved=0). Applications will be allocated in the order in which they are received. NOTE: To qualify for services you MUST pay via bank draft and MUST bring all necessary documents on the day. Please find detailed information [here.](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fth.usembassy.gov%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2Fsites%2F90%2FKhon-Kaen-Outreach-Services-2023.pdf&data=05%7C01%7C%7C8ce067f9168140689f6f08dbb8b6ebfa%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638306868044632610%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=m16PG79AuTLScDdSDxSGrH%2Bb8NQFHqEjfjdlXCt242s%3D&reserved=0)
**Date:** Wednesday, September 27
**Time:** 9:00AM to 11:00PM
**Venue:** Lobby of the Avani Khon Kaen Hotel & Convention Centre, 999 Moo 4, Thanon Prachasamoson, Khon Kaen. Telephone: [\+66 43 209 888](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2Fsearch%3Fq%3Davani%2Bhotel%2Bkhon%2Bkaen%26rlz%3D1C1GCEA_enUS1075%26oq%3Davani%2Bhotel%2Bkhon%2Bkaen%26aqs%3Dchrome..69i57.5442j0j3%26sourceid%3Dchrome%26ie%3DUTF-8&data=05%7C01%7C%7C8ce067f9168140689f6f08dbb8b6ebfa%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638306868044632610%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=xxopHcvHayVzkQIEbjFKlj6bqOlRodRFdJs%2FhOCbzEg%3D&reserved=0) Email: [[email protected]](mailto:[email protected])
**Assistance:**
· U.S. Embassy Bangkok, Thailand
Telephone: +66 2 205 4049
\+66 2 205 4000 (after hours)
Email: [email protected]
[American Citizens Services](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fth.usembassy.gov%2Fu-s-citizen-services%2F&data=05%7C01%7C%7C8ce067f9168140689f6f08dbb8b6ebfa%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638306868044632610%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=BmLT%2BKsiCyWMZaRY91Cu2M1wB55lxC9VGhXTeEWxLaM%3D&reserved=0)
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Telephone: +66 053 107 700
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· [Thailand Country Information](https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Ftravel.state.gov%2Fcontent%2Ftravel%2Fen%2Finternational-travel%2FInternational-Travel-Country-Information-Pages%2FThailand.html&data=05%7C01%7C%7C8ce067f9168140689f6f08dbb8b6ebfa%7C84df9e7fe9f640afb435aaaaaaaaaaaa%7C1%7C0%7C638306868044788396%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=nyn7xuirUJ9UmiFiKfwVwVHl6tRPyDl7i1Syd2Lb68I%3D&reserved=0)
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