Believe or not, not everyone is a retirement visa age, loadsa money in the bank, pension on the way, mildly attractive dark skinned Isaan missus on the go, no worries in the world, at least fags are cheaper in Thailand, knows everything about everything know it all. Some people actually might find this info useful, and if they don't, then it's no issue to them, they can jist ignore the post.
Just to inform over the price and process of applying for a visa in the UK. Read the end,, "if you are statinf for more than 30 days, less than 60, and you don't have timw to apply for a visa, don't sweat too much, moneywise there's not alot in it. I'll always apply if i have time though, if I need more than 30 days"
It's easier to actually do it in person though, even with the fuel price and driving. I'm never a big fan of posting my passport away, Special Delivery or not!
If I lived in London I'd definitely try and head to the embassy there.