From Liverpool Consulate. Sue Richardson is very helpful and nice with it.

This is the list recommended by the Thai Embassy in the UK but I understand that it is only a recommendation and not binding. I tried them all but only one would do over 70's and then only until 75 (at very high cost)

Thanks James I think I might go for that one as I want to fly back for New Year with my friends

I'm reading up on your idea. I have always had to do 90 day visa runs which I actually enjoy doing. That one looks as if it will cover me until I normally leave around the end of April and at least get me in and a chance to chat to Immigration.

No to both the above questions

@Kristopher ****************

I was quoted £5000 for a year at 74.

Well I've just finished scanning all 54 pages so I suppose better more than less. When I left last month the office in my apartment complex turned pale when I asked for a TM30 and I ended up with many sheets of paper as I hadn't a clue what it looks like and I don't think they knew either. Needless to say I was not asked for it. Thanks for the help and you can close now if you wish.