Report date is the 26th so i filed last Friday the 13th. Filed again yesterday, just filed again. No auto fill. Reporting in person is not a problem, just easier online.
I have used the online reporting for years without any problems, 3 months ago applied, rejected, tried again rejected. Same this time, applied last Friday, due date 26th, rejected. Tried again yesterday, rejected. I think it is a problem with the system. Will try again today if rejected will go in.
Because if you want to work here you have a choice, legal or illegal, there is no other choice. You say a one man operation can not work under the rules of setting up a company, i traded as a one man operation for 16 years, but i followed the rules.
You say you don't want to go the legal route, setting up a business etc so your alternative is working illegally and being deported. Your choice as there is no other choice,
I have used the long term stay every time even though i don't need to, i still average 6 seconds transfer not 24 hours. It takes only 6 seconds because the transfer is done within Thailand so there is no FTT coding. But if i needed it i would just ask the bank.