I was first to arrive at the consular gate(opens 9am) at 7.20am. Shortly afterwards 4 others arrived to queue.
By 7.45am about 15 people. By 8.30am about 40 people. At 9am they opened and gave the first 4 people numbered tickets.
I had completed the application form in advance so after the security bag and body check I went through to the counter and handed over documents at 9.01am.
By 9.04am the efficient officer handed me the slip with details to return on Thursday 10th Oct afternoon to collect.
thanks for the reply. Almost same situation with me. I still have over 5 months left on my multi entry Non O retirement extension, but I’m in the UK at the moment so I’m thinking to possibly switch to the e-DTV which suits my travelling habits better, meaning I’m not constrained to be in Thailand for the extension renewal dates, and of course reducing my bank deposit. I’ll keep you posted if I do decide to attempt swapping.