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It is. If you get a "letter of reference" from your embassy it will make it easier. I used Bangkok Bank.
Thomas ********************
That is a tough one indeed. He should sneak out of the country and come here by boat and celebrate Thai style. Who's gonna prosecute a 90 year old lad(?) :)
Thomas ********************
That is a good plan. Combine with talks with elite. I find they're reaponsive and helpful
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I have it and I love it. Feel free to ask particulars here or by pm.

One problem, though. If you're not a resident in Vietnam, I'm very uncertain if you can complete the process from there.
Thomas ********************
This!

And not only that. The "official" refuge collectors sift through everything and puts recyclable items to one side. It's a rather fascinating thing to see (although, the adjacent air is not always, erm, fresh.)
Thomas ********************
Happily, that I have no experience with. I did my Elite inside Thailand before all this malarky.
Thomas ********************
Ok, that's strange. Have you tried emailing? They're usually quite responsive.
Thomas ********************
What is "ages"? Approval took ~3 weeks in my case.
Thomas ********************
I'd say talk to Thai Elite directly. When I did mine I applied through the "top google result". Didn't even realise it was an agency of some sort (worked out nicely and didn't cost anything extra.)