Greetings from Pattaya!
Years ago, Japan kept the original California Department of State Apostille of my University Diploma and I currently only have a copy of the Apostille and the original diploma. The notary branch of the Thai Visa Sevice here in Pattaya informed me that I need to get the copy of my apostille "stamped" (notarized?) at the US Embassy in Bangkok and then bring it back to the notary branch of the Thai consulate here in Pattaya where she can then "stamp" it (notarize?) herself on behalf of the Thai government.
My new employer (set to begin processing my work permit) said she can't use the apostille-copy without a "stamp", because it's not the original apostille.
Question: Will the US Embassy in Bangkok re-apostille my diploma, or will they be doing a more basic notarization of my copy of the original apostille?
Has anyone out there ever had such an experience? Any info or advice would be much apreciated.
TLDR : Answer Summary
An individual in Pattaya is facing challenges with their University Diploma and its Apostille. After losing the original Apostille, they need to have the copy notarized by the US Embassy in Bangkok before the Thai consulate will further process it. However, the embassy no longer provides authentication for academic credentials, leaving the individual to seek alternative solutions, including returning to the US for the Apostille stamp. Comments from the community confirm the embassy's current policy and share related experiences.
