And speaking of immigration, does anyone by chance know about the Thailand Elite card?
http://www.thailandelite.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;. Website is still up, but I guess the program was closed, then recently sold to a private company, etc. Their website says it's still available though, and that you still get a 5 year VISA with it, renewable every 5 years for standard immigration fees. Costs 1.5 million baht, but if I'm staying here long-term, might be worth it instead of screwing around yearly.