your information is really giving me pause for thought, I’m reluctant though to transfer my funds to my Thai bank until I actually get to Thailand as I have been stuck in the U.K. since last March and each time I nearly get there alas another lockdown!! Fingers crossed this time .
According to London embassy STV has now stopped. I am in the process of applying for a three month tourist visa extending it and then changing to Non-O visa in Thailand.