I got lost a bit in the thread here. You were approved right? We don't have as much history (2 years) but have most of the other stuff ticked off of my application prep list. Land, stamps, marriage incoming, me based here etc...
I saw the same one and agree with your point about how the anecdotal evidence implies a different story. I think people who have a smooth road just don't post as often.
I will, but it's a pain as I am no longer in the province- hence the agent part. Monday I will see about getting them a picture or something, but I want to understand where the fucking occurred. New rule from MFA? The agent should've known and didn't ask? Was I supposed to know? (I screw stuff up all the time so could easily be this)
I had quite a few stops and tickets in Patong and nobody ever looked at my passport. I think the odds of getting randomly stopped and arrested are pretty low. (But don't overstay anyway)