Success! I had to fill in a "Transfer Stamp To New Passport" form and provide copies of my old and new passports, a copy of my TM Card, a copy of the original retirement visa and the last extension to it, and a copy of my last arrival stamp. The Australian embassy stamped my old passport, saying that "Any valid in this passport remains valid." I only had to show my updated bankbook.

@Tod ********

Thanks once again for the advice. I'll definitely follow it, and update the group on how it went.

I noticed that. I was just confirming. Bank book alone it is.

Does that mean all I have to do is show the updated bankbook? Will I also have to get a letter confirming the balance?

Chaengwattana.

I reported online on December the 15th, for one due on the 16th. In the past, approval took at most a day. However, this time it was still pending at 10:00 am today, so I went to MTT to report. When I arrived home, I discovered a 10:24 am approval email. It's taking longer now, but in my case, it still happened.

Just two days so far for my last one. It's usually the next day or the same day.

@Tod ********

False alarm. We did the one for January but not for a domestic trip. It isn't required now anyway. Sorry for the mistake. Thank you as always for your sound advice.

I didn't need it last January at CW, so things have changed. Thank you,

@Monti *******

. You've answered the question for me.