Chewing things over.

[1FinickyOne]

23 hours ago, scubascuba3 said:

Probably easier to get a new passport, less stress, use an agent

Red Kramer nailed it... Last year my agent renewed my passport and it was seamless. They took care of everything, including mailing it out and getting it back and getting all the appropriate stamps from Immigration... 

[soalbundy]

4 hours ago, giddyup said:

Does it still require for the applicant to present themselves at the Embassy? If so an agent would be a waste of money.

No, I used an agent recently

[giddyup]

1 hour ago, marcho said:

No you don't, you can renew your Aussie passport online here in Thailand, it's easy. 

I know you make an appointment online but I have never heard that you can receive a new passport without actually presenting yourself at the Embassy. Handy to be able to do though. Mine expires in a couple of years so I'll definitely look at doing it online.