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What should a British citizen do if they cannot renew their Thailand Privilege visa due to lack of a birth certificate?

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I have a friend who has run into a problem with Thailand Privilege honoring their life member contractually obligations signed two decades ago. A British citizen born in third country that didn’t provide birth certificates 75 years ago. He is being told he will be unable to renew his Thailand Privilege visa because he cannot produce a passport or birth certificate from his country of origin. He turned it over to the UK when he was issued their passport more than 50 years ago. Any advice would be appreciated. He is a British citizen in good standing.
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A British citizen, who has been a member of the Thailand Privilege program for two decades, faces an issue renewing his visa due to his inability to produce a birth certificate from his country of origin. The situation arises because, at the time of his birth, his home country did not issue birth certificates. The community suggests contacting a specialized lawyer for assistance, exploring options with the British Embassy for original documentation linked to his passport, and considering legal advice to address what they perceive as a potential tactic by Thailand Privilege to renegotiate their contract.
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