If you would’ve hired a Visa agent, they could’ve taken care of all of it for you, I’ve already gotten an agent, when we get to Thailand in early November, she’s going to take care of everything for us
Soft power does seem to be easier than proving you are a digital nomad or a remote worker, at least in my case when I switched categories to soft power, I was approved the next day
100% agree, I’ve learned that the hard way, luckily I was able to board the flight with Japan Airlines, they clearly told me they could deny me boarding, always use your middle name if it’s on your passport