The Thai Embassy site KL and consulate site Penang don't mention any financial requirements for a SETV, it's only required for a METV. Don't know if they will require it extra...
Seems KL is a no hassle place if you play by the rules and since i have to be there anyway for other matters, i can save the trip to Penang for another time.
because Penang was mentioned here, anyone can help me with the contact of Jim's Place there? I heard the guy is very reliable. My visa run is coming end of month and i would like to arrange things beforehand.