IF I'M OVERSTAYING IN THAILAND, CAN I APPLY FOR THAILAND ELITE MEMBERSHIP SO I DO NOT HAVE TO LEAVE THE COUNTRY?
You can apply for Thailand Elite Membership even if you are overstaying, as the application process does not concern with current overstay situation. However, if you have any overstay record during your current visit, you will be unable to obtain Thailand Elite Visa within the country. Application process may be successful, but you will be required to leave the country and get your Thailand Elite Visa affixed and validated upon your next visit.
I bow to your knowledge (no sarcasm intended whatsoever, as when I see your posts, I know they are factual). Just that you have some of the off shore workers who have had grief when they have held visas. And yes, there are too many "tourists" living here abusing the system, hence the higher frequency of postings about denial of entry.