Similar when I re entered, the immigration officer kept turning my pages back and forth, there are only 3pages with exit, entry and a visa.. He then pulled me to the side with a grin on his face,.. why you come to Thailand? I told him he waved his hand for me to stand back in front of him, looked at me again then waved me through ... He dismissed 2people from entering (no idea Why) they tried talking to him but he said No go over there, they were taken behind a screen, must say I have never noticed the screen there before...
Just renewed my passport and my old passport no is clearly wrote on the 1st page. When the lady at the airport put my visa from old to New she brought up on her screen both passport pictures...
Just got back from Hanoi, stayed at Hanoi old town hotel. Great place fab staff. And a brilliant restaurant, close to all attractions. Also I walked in to the Thai embassy... Be there between 9-12. Pick up after 3...