This is my third entry this year. I came in on two non-immigrant O visas back to back, and then did a Visa exempt stamp after that. They didn't even blink and let me in.
60 day visa is 35 USD in Penang Malaysia. I think you can extend that another 30 days. Flights from Don Muang to Penang can be quite cheap if you find the right one. I just flew there and loved it.
To everyone else, I would avoid Penang right now. Have you seen the news? I left there and 7 days later they had super FLOODS. Penang streets were undriveable.
Hey Brad. I stay in Vancouver a lot. Someone told me they would allow U.S. citizens to get their Thai Visa there, because it's closer to Seattle residents. I may contact them... THANKS!