Hi everyone!! I'm in the process of applying for a STV visa.. I intend to be there the whole 9 months but obviously the extensions aren't necessarily a guarantee. Do they seriously expect the entire 9 months to be paid in full for accommodation and insurance?

Post ASQ can I book my accommodation through Booking or Airbnb? It mentions needing a Tax ID # on the paperwork.. How did ya'll get that?

And LASTLY, has anybody gone through the process of extending their STV visa in Thailand? How did that go? What did they require?

Thanks everyone!!