@Cris *****

it might actually be an idea to go to your bank and show your current visa. Their records will show your on a ED visa so you could actuallybe at risk of your bank closing your account.

You can not renew your British Passport online from Thailand.

You have to use VFS.

It's a free service (you only pay for your passport)

Catch 22 situation

Several payments using wise ect which Will probably cost the same transaction as 1 UK bank transfer.

Its a one off payment so bite the bullet on that one.

You need to show the money in your account ASAP

I've been there done that.

Had a "SIA" licence but still had to pay for their checks to obtain my OA visa.

Looking back I wished I'd opted for just the "O" visa as the health insurance is very restricted to only certain companies with Thai approval.

@Pat *****

I was in a similar situation,

Please note to all none UK citizens.

The British embassy here in Bangkok does not issue passports.

They can only assist you with the process of getting emergency travel documents.

The emergency travel documents are done online and you print them off (there's a cost involved).

Inform your airline especially if your transiting through another country.

Keep a copy of your police report and emergency travel documents.

@Christopher **********

married to a Thai?

Took me 12 months and half a tree of paperwork to get mine and my English wife on the yellow house book and we own the house.

If your renting you may struggle to get your name on the yellow house book.

Personally I'd try another branch or bank.