somchai69 Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Having lived in Thailand for the last 20 years, my passports have been renewed at the embassy in Bangkok, without any incident. Currently I am in the UK and decided to renew my passport here. I thought it would be easier. The passport office in Durham has called to say that according to their records I have 4 current passports.................. Presumably the embassy has been issuing me new passports without cancelling the old one on the computer. So much for Security and controlling the issue of such documents. An open door for terrorists?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ukrules Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 That is strange because presumably even if they didn't cancel them some of them would have expired over the last 20 years and won't be current any more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 You are assuming passports only get renewed through old age. The way Thai Immigration stamps, plus visa stickers, a passport does not last me more that 5 years max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverell Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 How long does the Brit Embassy normally take to renew and issue a passport ? Assuming you haven't got 4 already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astral Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 One week, I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheVinylMan Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 How long does the Brit Embassy normally take to renew and issue a passport ? Assuming you haven't got 4 already I have applied for a new one on the 10th June........... got to pick it up on the 24th June (10 working days) 48 page passport 8700 baht Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverell Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 How long does the Brit Embassy normally take to renew and issue a passport ? Assuming you haven't got 4 already I have applied for a new one on the 10th June........... got to pick it up on the 24th June (10 working days) 48 page passport 8700 baht Cheers for the info - I was going to wait until I got back to the UK for a holiday next month , maybe I will do it here instead ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackdanielsesq Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 Dont be surprised if Mohamed comes a-knocking - they need guys like you. BR>Jack I renewed mine in LA - went to DC - it took 10 days worth of endorsed pix, back & forth to finally get it. They actually called one of the babes - the one who was most naked - she said he was a complete professional - flirt. Thats OK - anything to keep them off the jets. This was prior to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
syd barrett Posted June 17, 2009 Share Posted June 17, 2009 You can legally hold up to four British passports, it used to be six (until June 1st 2009) (Wikipedia is out-of-date) but you need a sound reason for doing so. For example a letter from your overseas employer, or another good reason ie. Arabian/Israel travel etc. This is not a right, just discretion of the issuing authority, but I have had no problems with multiple passports in BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theoldgit Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 (edited) Cheers for the info - I was going to wait until I got back to the UK for a holiday next month , maybe I will do it here instead ! Certainly if you have sufficient time in the UK, and they say three weeks though I think it's quicker, it'd a good idea to renew it there, on price alone. A standard passport costs £72 in the UK and £124 in Thailand with a jumbo passport costing £85 in the UK against £150 in Thailand. Edited for typo Edited June 18, 2009 by theoldgit Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rak sa_ngop Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Cheers for the info - I was going to wait until I got back to the UK for a holiday next month , maybe I will do it here instead ! Certainly if you have sufficient time in the UK, and they say three weeks though I think it's quicker, it'd a good idea to renew it there, on price alone. A standard passport costs £72 in the UK and £124 in Thailand with a jumbo passport costing £85 in the UK against £150 in Thailand. Edited for typo Check the passport office website because there are different ways of getting a new passport at different prices. The last one I had renewed was done same day (4 hours ? if I remember) but you have to book a slot by phone maybe a week before and of course pay more. I think it still works out cheaper than getting one in BKK. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Briggsy Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Dont be surprised if Mohamed comes a-knocking - they need guys like you.BR>Jack I renewed mine in LA - went to DC - it took 10 days worth of endorsed pix, back & forth to finally get it. They actually called one of the babes - the one who was most naked - she said he was a complete professional - flirt. Thats OK - anything to keep them off the jets. This was prior to. No offence, but I find many of your posts utterly unintelligible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soutpeel Posted June 18, 2009 Share Posted June 18, 2009 Dont be surprised if Mohamed comes a-knocking - they need guys like you.BR>Jack I renewed mine in LA - went to DC - it took 10 days worth of endorsed pix, back & forth to finally get it. They actually called one of the babes - the one who was most naked - she said he was a complete professional - flirt. Thats OK - anything to keep them off the jets. This was prior to. No offence, but I find many of your posts utterly unintelligible. Well if you look at his monikor, "Jack Daniels", this may explain the reason why the posts are unintelligble..he may indulge in his name-sake a little to often in the morning... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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