A friend of mine(18 yrs living in PATTAYA)renewed retirement visa at Jomtien each yr no issues in /out done.Last yr went as usual approached Imm officers desk-passport-documents-fee.Officer looked at him and said denied you have to leave the country.Went 3 days later different officer .Officer -good morning sir give me your Passport/documents examination-stamped renewal and said have a nice day.Amazingly it happens
Thai bank books replaced at you bank and updated your passport must be applied for at your countries Embassy/ Consulate.Note:Always-Always keep a couple of copies of you passport and your Visa status