James Miller, guys thanks for your input, either way, I can return to Thailand with what I have, and regardless of how long I'm stamped in for it is enough time to obtain a new visa as I already have everything else like funds in place and have even retained my rental property whilst away.
have to say, I've had multi-entry visas issued in other countries and never had to get a re-entry permit with a multi-entry visa. Kinda defeats the point.
My current METV 60 day stamp runs until 11th May, I was hoping to do a border bounce to get another 60 day stamp prior to the METV expiry date of 19th May. So where do I stand and what are my options now?