oh come on... get over it already. How is it tyranny? Don't carry one or carry one. I couldn't carel less. Remember that you just might have to show. Negative test result like for the past 2.8 years. Move on.
How about the other requirements. We are not just talking about the 50k Bht or the 50k health insurance. But the 80k US annual for 2 years and the 1 miion in assets not to mention the 500k US in investments in Thai markets.
You have the capital... good on you. Have fun and enjoy the time. I simply feel that the funds required to put up and file are better used... given that a savings of around 75US (by your own numbers) just is well... who cares and comes with no reporting... getting met at the airport and everything handled for you. But again.... good for you. Whatever works for you I say.