Captain Sensible

Correct as long as it is not an extension.If he is on an extension (and he probably is as he has been here 4 years) then the extension will be cancelled/invalid

No.The 30/15 day stamp comes under TVE That means you are Visa Exempt, there is no visa involved. A US citizen would get a 15 day Permission to Stay at a land border and 30 days at the Airport.

"You are required to display a valid insurance sticker and a valid road tax sticker on the left side of the car’s windshield." Sorry this is no longer the case. You can only buy road tax if you can show your compulsory insurance cover. You need only display a valid road tax sticker.

Yes I didn't realise how new you were, only a handful of members to date. However if I can find you then I am sure others will also. The pages were loading very slow last night which put me off a bit but it is much better this morning

Hello Just called in to say hello and introduce myself and wish you good luck with your new forum. I have been around Thailand for many years so hope to be able to spend some time here.