Stephanie Costa yes after reading your post I thought that it may be the easiest solution for you. However, Kota Bharu is known to be a little more lenient in some areas.
ah yes, that was the other concern 🙂 I’ll do that to cover my bases. I agree taking their word for it is not a good idea. I’ve found their information to be out of date/incorrect at times. All about the $. If I see you in Bangkok maybe I can buy you a beer 🙂
I think we’ve covered every possible scenario for you to give it your best shot. The information that I have sourced here from Tod, Robert and many others has helped me attain the correct visa for myself, my job and my family. I wish you every success in your application. Remember to smile 😉
400,000 for an extension based on marriage to a Thai? Either way I agree with Robert the easiest route if you have the funds. As I said, my extension based on marriage was granted based on tax documents for an income INSIDE Thailand.