I did the same but the italian embassy here automatically issued the request letter to shift the extension of stay to the new passport, I suggest you write then an email and tell them about this, surely they will make it and you can collect it.
Oh wow complaining about a Facebook page that gives a service completely free….. plenty of lawyer and agencies out there that will help you out for a fee! It happens to me that I ask a question and it doesn’t get answered… so? But the help I got from this page is invaluable….. I can’t believe that someone is actually complaining about a free page…
it’s a seasoning period before and after renewal, the rest of the period you can actually use the money as long you maintain a minimum balance, moreover you can have a monthly income of 65k instead of the lump sum.
You are likely going to be denied boarding at check in, and once you arrive and apply for the VOA you will be asked a return ticket. If you are happy to take the risk of the overstay, though it highly NOT advisable, you should have a ticket exiting Thailand or a booking made with the many services available on internet, within the 15 days of your VOA. Moreover VOA are not extendable, you take a chance of asking an extension which will be denied and you MAY get some extra days to leave the country, but this also may not be given. You are putting yourself in a complex situation. If you have time apply for a tourist Visa.