Embassy In London

Hi folks

My friends wife has been told by the Thai Embassy in London that the earliest appointment available is 27th Sept, however they are due to travel to Spain 9th October. With a waiting period of 6 weeks from appointment date to receiving new passport, its cutting it fine or even too late depending on my first question;

The 27th is a Monday so will this be considered as a full week included in the 6 week period waiting for the passport to arrive?

Has anyone managed to get an earlier appointment with the Embassy upon request?

They are telling my friends wife it is not possible, which I think is a bit unfair seen as though its 4 months away from travel. Hardly leaving it till the last minute.

Kop khun kap.