Not always as sometimes it works and worth a try if you have a busy office like Bangkok, Jomtien etc plus some Visa types can always be done online like Elite, LTR and maybe even the DTV. Lets hope we get some feed back.
Why on earth would you apply for an extension when you can just to a border bounce. All visa holders have to do 90 day reports to immigration but it can be done online.
The one year reporting is different to the alien 90 day reporting. There was much confusion with this but all visa holders must submit a 90 day report according to the 1979 immigration act. Those are the facts
You are correct. You can also purchase house and land in wife's name and have a usufruct attached that gives you the right to reside in the property until you decide to leave or pass away.