we were there a year ago but I haven't read the law has changed. Our hearts were in our throats but it was fine. No smiles from the girl behind the desk, very serious
Krabi was easy office to negotiate. If you don't have a passport photo they will take one. We couldn't get a tm30 from our hotel as it had been filed by them electronically but we took a business card and if I remember correctly they called the manager to confirm. It is out of the way - can't walk anywhere from there
Use an onward ticket if you are staying more than 30 days. They are cheap last year$15 and it saves so much worry. But if you plan on leaving Thailand to go to another country within 30 days that ticket is fine.
sunrise is beautiful with a perfect restaurant but if you walk to the left, as you face the shoreline, along the beach where you arrive you will find a footpath that leads to a tiny quiet beach with one little bar.