2. was very helpful, thanks! I only have a contract. I doubt I would be able to obtain those additional docs.

That does seem plausible, Tod. And/or the immi boss is more of a hardliner. Not looking forward to my next encounter :)

Was it Don Mueang? Sure seems they're getting grumpy these days.

Yeah, thought as much. Cheers!

The condo is in Bangkok? If so, I don't think you need to do anything with regards to immigration. Chaengwattana, at least, don't care about the TM30 business.

Don't know about condo office.

Like Tod is saying below, you have nothing to worry about. The Vientiane consulate will give you the visa. Go back via air or land doesn't matter given your brief history.

If you want to be prepared, carry

1. proof of lodging in Thailand

2. proof of onward travel, and

3. 20k baht (or foreign equivalent)

But, again, 99.9% sure you won't need any of that.

If you have a bit of time, I can only recommend flying into Vientiane and staying for a while. I have no patience for all that stressy stuff :)

Beyond patient :)

Yeah, saw that above. Very good. It was more a general observation :)

I'd still prefer not to have that stamp. See, e.g., the recent post about Penang not issuing a visa. Also problematic for fast track service. The one I use, at least, is not available "if you ever had any overstay".