Story with a happy ending. I finally got my retirement visa and a multi-entry renewed in Loei after 3 trips. At first they rejected the US affidavit of income not buying that it was valid for six months. Then got my residence certified as the owner had to fly up from Chonburi to appear in person for the first time. I've lived here 13 years, but now full time and no address in Bkk any longer, so that necessitated the new office. So now total Loei province with car/bank/home/ AND visas! Yea! Next year easy! Thanks for all the advice and help.