Thanks for all of the suggestions!
I forwarded to my friend and he will return to Bangkok immigration with the listed documents on Friday along with his Thai GF. Hope he has better luck this time?
Is it still possible to enter thailand with a visa exempt and then convert to a Non O and then extend for 1 year due to retirement?
My friend from the usa tried today at Bangkok and they told him cannot do? He may not have asked the right questions?
If possible what does he need to do?
He had this previously and has kept funds in the bank here but the non o expired during covid while he was out of country.
Usa return. Download "airside mobile visa" separate line, few users normally. Free, easy to use! Last few times at lax or sfo 5 minutes from plane to baggage claim!