you're a little off on that story there
@Ja***
:/ The thai consulate in Savannakhet Lao (NOT Cambodia) ALWAYS issued a year-long, multi entry Non-O visa based on marriage without proof of funds for 5000baht.
No "kickback" needed ;)
BUT
with the entry points to thailand closed, AND you needing to do a 14 day quarantine in lao to get in, THEN apply for permission to get back into thailand going to ANY thai consulate outside the country to get a visa and thinking you're gonna get in anytime soon is just fanciful thinking..