Well maybe you should have listened to the advise back in 2022 and you would've be asking any questions today.

You say they won't issue you a emergency passport to renew your visa? Only to go home. That doesn't seem right to me and makes no sense. Or just get the emergency passport and then go to immigration or order a fast track passport. Good Luck

Have a look at HCF

Wouldn't leave home without it.

Is it a good idea?, yes unless you you are familiar with GoFund me.

@Tom ********

unfortunately that is only partly correct, you are forgetting where you are. Every officer, every immigration office has different rules and that can change, depend on who you get on the day. Most importantly it's always at the discretion of the immigration officer you get. You could goo w and be told something and go back 1 day later and get a different officer and the requirements change or are different.

Thailand is a big place , I'd suggest to ask in the area you plan to stay and see what the locals have and is the best.

@Pat ******

anyone can be refused, at discretion of immigration officer. When you enter the country. The question is why is he worried he will be refused lol.

@Christopher ************

exactly

The question is why do you think you will get refused.?

@Tod ********

and Adelaide lol as I use to use them. maybe Sydney was getting to busy and as they only a consultant, want everyone else to use embassy in Canberra. Plus I think the word got out that Sydney was easier and less requirement than Canberra haha