L.A. consulate update. I will be traveling back to California to get my O-A visa. Have confirmed with the consulate via emai the following:
1.) Bank documents do not need to be notarized (was an issue for me as my bank is in Hawaai with no local branch in CA)
2.) Health Certificate can be issued in Thailand (still) however, must have been in last 6 months.
3.) Background Check can be either federal, state OR (for me) by local county Sheriff
It takes about a week to get reply via email.
TLDR : Answer Summary
A user shared an update regarding the O-A visa process at the Thai consulate in Los Angeles, confirming that bank documents do not need notarization, health certificates can be obtained in Thailand if issued within the last six months, and background checks can be completed by local county sheriffs. This information was verified with the consulate, though users were advised to confirm details with their respective consulates.