Stuart, Here I'll post and answer your question
my extension for my visa exempt is up next month..im near Laos but i need to pay for a visa? to get a new exempt stamp on land boarder? or easier just to fly and get flight back to bkk no visa needed
TLDR : Answer Summary
The discussion revolves around the options for renewing a visa exemption for staying in Thailand. A respondent advises that one can either border bounce to Laos (requiring a visa if needed) or fly to a neighboring country without a visa and return to Thailand for another 30-day exempt entry. Additionally, it is noted that border bouncing uses one of the two permitted visa exemptions by land each year, and there can be requirements for proof of funds upon re-entry. A further inquiry about applying for a non-immigrant visa based on marriage leads to a suggestion that it can be done at Thai consulates in neighboring countries.