if you are aiming for change from a visa-exempt entry to the 90-days Non-IMM- O retirement visa, click om number 9 for the requirements . . check here:
Graham, he wants to apply for the "change of visa type" from a visa exempt entry to a 90-days Non Imm O visa. A "30-days tourist extension" is not the correct approach .. . google "change of visa type Thai immigration" and you will find the answer
yeah, "grease the wheels" with an agent, bribe Immigration to look the other way. Of course there are a few illegal methods. Thank you for your insight