Can my friend travel to Thailand with a passport that expired in 2019 but will be valid at the time of travel?

A friend is inquiring about traveling to Thailand while having an expired passport that will be valid by the time of departure in January. It's important to note that Thailand typically requires a passport to be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival. Since the passport expires on December 7, 2019, and the planned travel is on January 26, it is advisable for the friend to renew the passport before traveling to ensure compliance with entry requirements.