Has anyone had to deal with a lost or stolen UK passport.

I've reported the lost to the police and now I'm in the process of trying to get a new one, the sticking point is that I've got to have a counter signed photo by someone that I've known for 2 years and has an EU or British passport, I don't know anybody that has this, any thoughts on the subject.

I really don't know why you are laughing when I asked about a Thailand visa. I want to visit this country and I want to know the material costs such as hotels and food. That's all.

I’m curious - I know that in theory it’s possible to naturalize in Thailand - but has anyone actually done it / know someone who has done it? Was everything as straight forward as is described on the thai governments website? Or were large amounts of tea money required? Anything worth mentioning?