I was questioned when trying to enter visa exempt after several non o visas, visiting Thai family. They eventually did let me in, with the warning to get the proper visa next entry. This was at CNX. All depends on the IO on the day, I suppose.
I haven't seen multi entry non O at any embassy recently. Last one I saw was at Savanakhet consulate last year. And they have stopped offering the multi entry.
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