They knew exactly what they were doing. Watch the interview. They can't change it now for those who already have five-year multiple-entry visas if they cross the border. That ship has sailed, and they're grandfathered in.
Earlier this year, the Thai embassy in New Zealand adjusted visa fees and irrespctive of the visa you apply for, it's between 4 and 8 times more in New Zealand than anywhere else. I wrote to the ambassador and the visa section about it and they did not reply. I wrote to the Prime Minister of New Zealand and the New Zealand embassy in Bangkok and both said they would follow up with the Thais - that was months ago and no change. The foreign Minister of NZ contatced me after the Prime Minister referred my email to him....and he said he was concerned about it and would look in to it, but nothing. My best guess is that they somehow messed up the exchange rate from THB to NZD and that is the cause. Certainly, there does not seem to be any other reason for it!
multiple which means come and go 500 times if you want in the 5 years. Each entry is 180 days. If you stay 3 days. No problem. It resets when you renter for new 180 days.
I don’t have any connection to that group but what they are suggesting, would require you to go to the bank with them and be at immigration. You would still be with your passport.
The rules may change in the future, but for those who have already acquired the visa, it’s a five-year multiple-entry visa. The rules cannot be changed for them; they are grandfathered in. If any new requirements arise for the visa extension while at immigration, a quick trip across the border will eliminate those requirements cause it’s a multiple entry for 5 years. What these people already paid the money for.