Visa Jitters diminished

Just renewed my yearly visa and starting my 17th year in Sakon Nakhon.  The process was a bit slower than usual. All officers had to step out for a photo opportunity which lasted a "Thai five minutes." 

The greatest delay was caused by multiple clerks processing with only one set of rubber stamps.  The fact that I'm not 100% recovered from bronchitis did not help my mood.

I do the monthly income method with no difficulty.  Even though all this recent visa news does not concern me, it's still unnerving, waiting till the other shoe drops: 

The recent financial requirement announcements most likely will be further modified since they are no cure for the money lender problems they are supposed to fix. The requirement has been enacted, but a procedure has not been clarified.

One source indicates the bankbook can not be in the name of the spouse, another source indicates joint accounts are acceptable
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