@John ******
they applied at a consulate before they all switched to eVisa online PDF's,
AND
Some consulates would put the sticker visa in your passport, then if it wasn't approved they'd stamp VOID on the sticker 😮
Phnom Penh was FAMOUS for doing this for people who were applying for various visas
Here's a Tourist Visa from the thai consulate in P/P with the VOID stamp