I had successful applications after travelling, but sent letter making it clear no travel to Thailand and returned to country of application. They can come back asking for proof of location - they did in my case, hence I went back.

It's not true that you can't generally travel during visa applications, many countries allow this. It's not clear though whether it's generally permissable for Thailand. Also different embassies may treat differently. But I was successful after making it clear that I had.

If for remote work, I was asked for statements showing salary receipt.

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@Rob ********

I understand, but I'm saying they might ask for proof of payments.

@Rob ********

HCM asked me for statements showing highlights of my salary being deposited, so something to consider.

Useful info and congrats! Did you find some sort of template for the sponsorship letter, or may I ask what you put on the letter?

@Ruth ******

Thanks for the tip

@Paul ******

Thank you! That's very kind of you to offer. I've still got to work out what we'll do for my partner. He's retired, on pension, but not yet 50. Once we get all that worked out, we'll decide how to proceed. All in good humour re everything else. I hope no offense. Best wishes! 😁

@Tony *****

Cheers!

@Tony *****

Maybe if I had a Thai wife to do it for me, it'd be different. 😜