What's your visa history /visa exempt history in Thailand? That would be useful so that those in the know can give you better informed advice. Have you already extended your current 60 day visa?
To be fair, living and working in Thailand is pretty easy. Try working in the USA Aus or UK on a tourist visa for the same amount of time. Not so easy.
Update. Dropped off my docs for a NonB in Denpasar last Thursday. No appointment. In and out in under 10 minutes. Picked up my non b today. In and out in 5 minutes. Very helpful. Only downside is 3 working day turnaround.