I was told by the local immigration that only one thirty day extension is allowed in a calender year.

Just do the right thing and follow Thai immigration. Go to their website to get proper information rather than believe shit advice from the comments section.

It really isn't that difficult. Just follow what's being asked.

The important point is that you report.

Also the owners of the property where you stay are responsible for informing immigration of where your staying. Dave Marriott is wrong.

As long as you're on the aircraft on Jan14 you'll be okay.

@Nongnuch *******

my wife and daughter had to renew their passports the last we were there. It only took them two days. The second was to go back and collect the new passports. This was in Bangkok. I don't know how long this ladies passport has been expired but it might be worthwhile for to check before she flies over. I don't know what it costs for a one year extension but renewing her passport as soon as she gets there might less hassle. Anyway from what your saying this lady has options.

@Nongnuch *******

from memory the question was: can she stay permanently. My opinion though she can get an extension as you say, I think it would be better for her to go and get a Thai passport. My wife uses both Thai and Australian. That way she has no problems in either country.

She will only get 90 days unless she gets a Thai passport while there.

The banks in Thailand in general are hopeless. And the government want to become the Asia hub for finance.

Can do but you have to prove it's been going into your account for 12 months prior to the application.