All thai consulates are not created equal and the one in KL is NOT Penang. :/
Of the two I'd say Penang is easier to deal with.
If you're going to use KL you'd need to supply the documentation required to get a 90 day single entry Non-B visa. There are three ways you can apply for a Non-B from KL too:
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