Did embassies charge for letters required for visa applications during the pandemic?

The discussion revolves around whether various embassies in Thailand charged fees for letters necessary for visa applications during the pandemic. Responses indicate a mix of outcomes: many embassies, such as those from Taiwan, Sweden, UK, Germany, Australia, Malaysia, and the Philippines, issued letters for free, while others, like the Netherlands, charged varying amounts (50 euros, 1700 baht), and some, like the Canadian and French embassies, refused to issue letters entirely. The issue reflects the changing policies and practices of embassies in response to the COVID-19 situation.