I have felt the same with Thai barbers. No amount of description will get them to cut the way you want rather than the way they want. I like mine a bit long. They will start correctly but they can't resist as they will go over my hair over and over and over again until I look like a policeman.
There have been multiple reports that the location for getting the permit has changed to after you get your stamp. It was before as you said but apparently it has now changed.
I needed some documents apostiled in the Philippines. I was able to get it done online in the United States. The documents were emailed to the US department of state and sent back signed.
Perhaps there is a similar way in the UK.
If the owner refuses to do the TM30, they may also refuse to supply the required documents to do a renter registration making it difficult to register. Especially if immigration won't help.
Since only one person ever saw the sign and most people don't read these posts, they would be unaware of any possibility of issues. But I agree with you, stay away from the auto gate until there there were many reports.
Is there any update on this? Surely someone has exited and returned.
Valid reentry permit
Leave through automatic
Probably no exit stamp
What happens upon return
Reentry permit is valid
or not
Visa is canceled or not
I am using an experienced agent who gave me a letter to the bank explaining what was required and included the agent's phone number. I am using BBL and NOT BKK, a bank and not an airport.