I have received three new passports from the embassy. Then when I received them I won't to Immigration and they put the stamp on the new passport. you do not have to leave.
That is true. Have you noticed that every government hospital has a sign stating they will provide the medical first and deal with the payment later? Just what that means I am not sure. I have spent time in government hospitals and the 8 days for Dhingy Fever cost 22K Baht.
All you need to do is look at the paper that the immigration agent gave you. If the agent fails to give the paper then pay the charges and SUE the agent. The date issue is due to the agent's mishandling your account. Do not use an agent.
Yes, it does not take a lot to live here. If you want to spend a lot you sure can. I spend B30K per month and live very well. I could spend less if I was not lazy and paid a live-in very nice 60-year-old woman who needed help. She takes care of me. and is a good friend.
They put a note in my passport two years ago saying I can spend money from the 800K. I have to leave 400K in the account it said. I do not need to use that money so the 800K is still there.