I can't renew my extension of stay

[Dene16]

I am presently on an O-A visa that was issued on the 21st jan 2015

I left Thailand and re-entered in November 2015

I am aware that i have one year from my re-entry to do my extension

My conundrum is that i will need to leave before this date and November (or 45 days before) may not be a good time for me to return. Obviously if i return after this date my visa is no longer valid and i can no longer do an extension

I went to immigration and asked them if i could do the extension just before the visa expiry date ie. 19th jan 2016

They have informed me that i cannot as my visa is now extended until November and must be done then or 45 days before

My Question is can i do this or not? As i see it, all i am doing is doing my extension 6 months earlier than needed.

I know i can cross the border and come back the same day (in fact they even suggested this at chom chom immigration ) but i still think something has been lost in communication.

Can anyone verify that this is my only option.

I can do this ( i believe) without any problems as my visa is multiple entry

[ubonjoe]

You can only do an extension of your current entry In November. Visas cannot be extended.

It seems your best option is to do a border hop at Chong Chom to get a new one year entry on or before the enter before date on your visa.

You will need a re-entry permit if you want travel after the enter before date.

[lopburi3]

As said it appears you have about two more week to use your current visa which would then provide a date in January 2017 for extension requirement - as said you will need a re-entry permit to keep that alive for your travel this year.

[Dene16]

Thanks for the replies guys

It seems that is my only option so hop across the border it will be then

day out i suppose as only in Surin