@Wayne ********

Please don't obviously assume what I might obviously assume. But yes I did assume that if the Thai consulate states 10 business days to process the visa that information is nominally accurate, there is some communication between the two parties, or at least subject matter expertise on the part of the Thai consulate influenced their advice.

What I meant by "Thailand would know" is, if I entered Thailand on visa exempt on say 01March, my Non-O was issued on 05Mar, and I departed Thailand on 10Mar, then Thai immigration would know I was in Thailand when the Non-O was issued, assuming they bother with that type of search (but it could be automated when I enter later on the Non-O visa).

Anyway, thanks for confirming that "Many have arrived on visa exempt while waiting for their visa, then departed Thailand to ***nearby country*** and re-entered on the visa once it was issued."

@Wayne ********

"they dont ask for proof of book and dont check" Thanks. Clearly I should have asked for more advice here before hitting submit on my application. Here's hoping I get the visa prior to 15Mar.

@Phil *****

Ditto

@John *********

There seems to be conflicting advice from other top contributors.

"you didn’t really have to book any ticket for the application." The application requested an arrival date and flight number. I assumed that this wasn't just an unnecessary request for information. When I checked my desired flight and date there were only three seats left, so I had to book in order to get a seat on that flight. Had I known that this request for information is pretty much useless I would not have booked the flight. Clearly if they don't issue the visa in time I will be arriving on a different date and likely a different flight number (unless I choose option 1 and choose the same flight number on a different date).

I'll at least attempt to call the eVisa number on Monday out of due diligence but I won't be surprised if I'm no wiser after that call.

@Tony *********

"...to enter Thailand from ***anywhere***". Thanks for confirming that I can enter Thailand on my Non-O visa from anywhere and not restricted to the country from which I requested the visa.

One more comment: The e-visa website times out relatively quickly. I recommend you click Save (bottom of each page) often ;)

Thanks Stuart I appreciate the help :)