It is just a complete lottery mate. I have submitted 4 online in total, very first on accepted, 2nd accepted, 3rd rejected( reason given - wrong entry date on passport), 4th one accepted again...... During this period of time I never left the country or changed address, so EXACTLY the same details on each application 🤷♂️🤷♂️.... Pure luck, no logic
, I was in for my retirement renewal and charged 2400 bht, it was when I was waiting on passport to be returned I saw the sign, definitely includes most visas
, I see what you're saying John , I'm thinking once the 5 year stamp is on your passport page it's just a matter of going through customs as usual . It's not like the annual extension for the retirement visa . Time will tell I guess