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From where to where? In most cases easy and cheaper to do it yourself.
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Go to a Thai consulate in Laos, Malaysia, Cambodia, etc. get another tourist visa.
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No, at most a METV can get you nearly 9 months, if you do your last re-entry on or near the valid-until date and extend a final 30. But you could then go to a Thai consulate in neighbouring country (Laos, Malaysia, etc.) and apply for a single entry tourist visa, which if approved would get you another 60 days plus 30 extension.
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For visa advice, best to state your nationality. For many (50 countries) the main options are: tourist visa 60 days + 30 day extension then go to another consulate and repeat (until they say "no") or enroll in an approved school to get an ED visa, or for longer term get non-immigrant visa (type-B with work permit for approved job, or type-O based on marriage to Thai or retirement age 50+ with proof of sufficient funds).
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The "closer" option could be flying. Air Asia twice daily flights from U-Tapao airport to Udon Thani for around 800 baht. Then transfer to Nong Khai, bridge and Vientiane.
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Myanmar (Yangon) would be another option
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Go to the nearest Thai consulate (in Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, etc.) and get a single entry tourist visa. That gets you 60 days and can be extended 30 days more at any immigration office. Six-month multiple entry tourist visa can only be obtained in your home country.
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Bring a 4x6cm photo and 1900 baht. The required TM7 form is available on site.

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Immigration office on Koh Samui, short ride from Big Buddha pier. Go early don't wait until last day when it will be busy due to Songkran closures.
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Take a train from Surat Thani to Butterworth (Malaysia) then quick ferry to Penang.