I don’t know the answer to most of your questions but sharing of what I found/learned. Can also search the group.

This person was recently approved for cooking class in Jakarta. I saw other ppl recommending the same program :



Another recommendation with high success was Arun Thai Cooking

Success rate depends on embassy, your documents, your nationality, etc.

Seems like most have done it themselves. My partner and I did as well from Bali for workcation but waiting on approval since we only recently applied

Seems like it is better to give more information than the basic requested.

Not sure of your nationality but seems like Chinese passport holders are more likely to get rejected or ask for an interview.

Muay Thai recent acceptance