Is a criminal record check required for the Thai STV visa application from the US?

The message discusses the requirements for a Thai Special Tourist Visa (STV) application, specifically regarding the request for a criminal record check from the US. The author notes that the criminal record request is not part of the STV visa application but is included in other visa applications through the US Embassy. They seek clarification on whether it will be requested later in the application process and inquire about the acceptability of limited criminal record checks by states versus those requiring fingerprinting.