What are the options for extending my stay in Thailand with a B-Multiple Entry Visa?

Sorry I missed the part where the O/P answered Ben's post.

SO now we know the O/P is here on a year long, multi-entry Non-B VISA and on amnesty off of the 90 day entry stamp.

There is no option to "convert" that to any other type of visa inside the country OR change to anything else because it is not an extension it is a 90 day entry that ran out and went onto amnesty.

The options are pretty much what I outlined in my earlier post.. Sorry :/

What's a "multiple entry non-B visa"? I heard it being referred to as either:

a. The sticker that says "multiple entry" on it, or...

b. A one year extension of stay based on employment with a multiple entry re-entry permit.

Do you have a full page sticker that says multiple entry, or a stamp that says "extension of stay"?

6 - can he apply for a 5-year Thai Elite Visa and thus obtain an Extension of Stay ?

Sadly of the options you list most can't be done :( :/

1 - you can't apply for a new non-B inside thailand from a Non-B entry on amnesty

2- bad choice, if you get out you aren't gonna get back in easy or quickly and that's IF you can find a place to sell you a new Non-B

2 - Can't apply for a "tourist visa" inside the country

4 - Can't apply for a Non-O visa (the first step to getting a "retirement visa") inside the country from a Non-B entry on amnesty

5 - that one is for you to decide

>Apply for a new B visa in Thailand?

The Thai immigration office will not sell you a new Non-B within Thailand, however they can sell you a one year extension of stay based on employment. Go to your local immigration office and ask for the handout.

>Leave the country and apply for a B visa in a safe country that accepts Americans

Possible, however you will need what is called a "Certificate of Entry", proving to the Thai government that your return is "urgent". Expect to be outside of Thailand for some time.

>Apply for a Tourist Visa inside of Thailand

You can not apply for a tourist visa inside Thailand

>Apply for Retirement Visa inside of Thailand

You *MAY BE* able to acquire a one year extension of stay based on retirement/ being over 50, if you have the 800K THB seasoned.

>Accept my fate and return to the USA

The USA will always accept your return. I'd choose other countries first though.