Weeell, there is no easy way as you must go to Bangkok to sort it via an appointment.
I used Key Visa Services to renew mine, all done by post, very easy..
Be warned that UK PP renewal is taking around 15 weeks.....
Nice dodge, but I think she can afford a canoe. Besides, the Chinese are now globe-trotting with their new found wealth causing massive pollution.
Naaah, she will stick to easy targets with no fear of being locked up....