To be fair the Mad Monkey Hostel employees - who assured me they do this ALL the time - said it must have changed this week. Still waiting to hear back from them though, as I asked them to triple check about the pass book thing and get back to me.

It doesn’t, that’s the issue. The agents (and thus the hostel workers who speak to the agents) say I need a pass book, which is not a common thing to have if your bank account is located in the United States. I was told this is common to have, however, if you have a Thai bank account. I was given a price of $65 USD for the 60 day visa, assuming they can still do it...

Interesting, David. I will mention this option to them as well. Thank you!!

Good to know, thank you for the advice!

Yes they’re not saying I need a Thai bank account, but they’re requiring a pass book. The girl I’ve been speaking with says she’s done these visas for tourists many times and it’s the first time they’ve asked for more than a bank account statement from your home country. So strange. And unfortunately the embassy is in Phnom Penh, which I don’t have time to go to in person during this trip.