Can I apply for a new passport while visiting South Africa and still re-enter Thailand with my old passport's visa?

The main concern here is whether re-entry to Thailand will be affected when applying for a new passport in South Africa. The consensus from the community is that as long as you have purchased a re-entry permit before leaving Thailand and can present both the old and new passports upon arrival, you should be able to re-enter without issues. It's important to also mention the visa details from the old passport during entry.