but have you considered the fact that when a person gets a visa fit for the purpose of stay, and doesn't use tourist visas or exempt entries to reside in Thailand, There are usually no problems? In most countries the law considered that you reside if you spend more than 6 months of a year? Residing is not tourism.
at least you are a good sport. Yes, some people have problems understanding and navigating the various visa options and immigration variables. I did go to Vietnam and get a Non O visa from the Thai Consulate in HCMC because it was easiest. I liked Vietnam, I do business there, I like the people there, I had a foster son from there once, but wouldn't want to live there.