Makes sense. But I'm wondering if there's a workaround with new passport. Applying outside Thailand? Or leaving and returning on tourist status, reapplying fresh...
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.