It actually shouldn't say the overseas territory bit. When you apply there is different options for a UK passport including the overseas territory part and it's up to you to enter the correct one
You don't get a TM 30 until you have arrived in Thailand passing immigration. That is the first time you can get one. You can't have one as you arrive in the country
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