Can I change from an O/A visa to an O retirement visa without a re-entry permit?

The user is currently on an O/A extension marriage visa without health insurance and wants to switch to an O retirement visa. They are considering exiting Thailand without a re-entry permit and returning under visa exemption, then applying for a 90-day Non-O visa and extending it for a year. A comment indicates that if the local immigration office can issue the 90-day Non-Imm visas, this could be feasible, but it's essential to check with the office before leaving.