-up to the discretion of the officer employed by the Immigration Bureau and Ministry of Foreign Affairs? Meaning their decision-making processes/ “discretion” must comply with legal frameworks under Thai immigration laws, regulations, and official directives as per Immigration Act, B.E. 2522 (1979), Ministry of Foreign Affairs Regulations, Immigration Bureau Orders and any Royal Thai Police Directives? Is that what you’re talking about?
Thailand's a bloody nightmare with this. If no luck at all, best bet possibly selling to someone at a discount or someone returning to US sometime soon etc