Sounds like a 2nd passport rather than a replacement passport

@Phil *******

. They cut off the data strip on the main page. So it's beyond me how he left on the cancelled and destroyed old passport..

@Richard ********

. I'm well aware of that... I'm just showing an example of how pedantic some airlines can be regarding return or onward ticket. I've flown to Thailand at least a dozen times on visa exempt before I had an o visa .. wasn't asked for return because they already knew.. because I bought it from them and it was in their checkin data base. You're missing the point. They have the right to refuse, be prepared. And "you had a visa" doesn't cut it because tourists visa holders also require return or onward if asked for it.

@Todd ********

Agreed again. But I would say be prepared to buy a ticket home or somewhere onward instantly at checkin counter or passport control in TL, on the off chance they do demand one, which they have the right to do.

@Todd ********

Agreed. I once had an issue returning to Thailand on a non O spouse visa. Checkin said I didn't have a return ticket..Even after explaining I LIVE IN THAILAND, and are returning there, they still called immigration police to checkin, who confirmed I was correct and didn't need one...

Yes, because you are arriving as a tourist. Once you actually have an O visa, you won't need a return flight/onward travel.

You are supposed to use the immigration office allocated to the province you live in(this includes agents).

Your passport belongs to your country, not you. It states clearly inside it or ask any embassy. There's always a risk handing it to an unauthorized third party.

If you apply for a visa or extension yourself at immigration, they always give it back to you before you leave. It's actually a legal requirement herethat a foreigner carries their passport with them at all times or makes it available asap when requested by police, although not enforced much unless you do something really stupid and illegal.

@Gena *****

. Home will need to be in your name only in almost all circumstances. Strict laws here involving foreigners owning real estate/land. You can use your family housebook if you're still in it initially, until you get your own.

@Gena *****

. Are you still registered in a Thai housebook? (Tabien Bahn.). You're going to need it to get your husband a long term spouse visa/extension.

@Martyn **********

. No one said it was easy, nothing here regarding visas is. It's all about the $$$ here.

A yearly visit to imm to extend a spouse or retirement visa isn't that hard, just paper work and proof of funds.FIrst one was a grind but clockwork after that.

I've been here 5+ Years on spouse extensions. Never had a home visit, used same photos more than once. Changwattana seems a lot easier than provincial offices from what I hear. Typical beurocracy here , give someone a uniform and they believe they can make and change the rules as they see fit.