What are the current requirements for the Special Tourist Visa (STV) in Thailand, and can an invitation letter confirm accommodation?

im looking into the stv but the amount of rules and regulations are mind boggling. i mean u have to really want to come to go thru that

They did NOT revise any of the requirements to get that visa issued at a Thai consulate; it's still only for the people from the countries on the list,

you still show proof of funds at the consulate to get the visa

you still show proof of 90 days of lodging to get the visa

you still show proof of covid specific insurance for as long as you're going to stay in thailand on that visa (up to 9 months)

you still need the 40k/400k mandatory health insurance for as long as you're going to stay in thailand on the that visa (up to 9 months)

you still proof of additional 90 days lodging to get a new extension each time.

Did I leave anything out?

Sorry buddy, no, and no.

FWIW, I got in on my initial STV earlier this yer, and back again later on a Non-O (with a dash home in between) using a foreign health insurance plan - Cigna Global. Well, maybe the fact that it's their global health insurance made the difference, dunno.