Yes, you are right. My Fusion 16-value pack from Australia I bought back, says Made in Germany. I tried the Fusion ones here and they are copies and crap.
No, it does not. Apply online, don't go anywhere, and get delivered to your door, takes about 14 days after you submit the application. www.passports.gov.au/apply-or-renew
Why would you have to stay in the hospital for 2 nights, I have had 5, one every 5 years since I turned 50 years old, went in the morning, about 8 am then out 11 am, then go home. Go back 5 days later for results.
Yeah, I am in the same boat, I have a 5-bedroom home with 2 Rai land in Hang Dong, 25 minutes from Chiang Mai airport. 6.5 M. We have had it for sale for nearly 4 years, dropping the price every 6 months. Still waiting.