Otto ********
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@Stuart ********
Sorry, the immigration does not have the authority to issue new visas. It can extend existing visas, but not issue new ones.
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@Alistair *********
Please read the passage concerned in the Embassy/consulate websites re all kind of visas.
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@Stuart ********
That is then only possible for a "retirement visa", which in fact is only an extension of an existing visa. Now try that at an age below 50...
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@Craig *********
If your country can't supply the new passport in due time, they should issue a written statement to that extent, which you could then show at Immigration, I guess.
Otto *********
First, the Thai government pension is the SSO pension? That is only a max of 3,000 Baht a month.

Secondly, most countries allow pensions to be paid only to persons staying in the country, not abroad. So then there is no need to show a proof of life.
Otto *********
No exit flight or further flight and you wont be let in. The immigration are civil servants, not social workers, so sorry. But there is the chance to find a very cheap flight, that will qualify as continuation. Check the web.
Otto *********
Immigration should accept the reason of the late replacement passport.
Otto *********
Klong Yai to Koh Kong is also a hussle.
Otto *********
Is it worth to fly to Phu Quoc? Price-wise?