sure I did but he’s asking if he should go change it at the embassy (somehow). My suggestion is he does if he can because of the limitations as we’ve all been saying. If he’s coming for max 9 months...cool he can come. If he wants to stay long term try to change to regular 90 day visa.
just get tourist visa at the thai embassy In your country if you can. Then you can switch to many different types once inside. You can get a 90 day visa easy. More than enough time to figure out next step.