Escalate. It is not policy. Some offices choose to be obstructive. You will win if you hold your ground. I had a letter from Bangkok Head Immigration Office telling Samui to behave. The 800k was good enough for the extension but not renewal? They can not justify that.
well done. I also secured new non-o in country after a bit of a struggle. The other sites suggested it was impossible, use an agent etc. When I posted to say how I had succeeded, they criticised me for being aggressive then blocked me. Oh well….
Agree about the other sites. They don’t like those who do it themselves. They are acting for the agents and those who don’t follow the rules. They are, in short, corrupt.