Definitely try different banks and even different branches of the same bank. I opened one with Bangkok bank in Chiang Mai with certificate of residence, passport. Costed a little bit for the card. That's it.
My COE final approval took 1 week. I was nervous since it was close to my flight. So I kept calling. They finally answered the call and approved about a day later. Keep calling them.
I can't find a link of official exclusion of f2f. But if you would likd a peace of mind, I had my covid test done in SF. Costs me $365 w/result next day, $35 for f2f. Here's the link:
Just like what Lalitha said, once you click confirm, any areas that are not completed will be highlighted. Just a tip, you can email(make sure to include 6 digits case number) them and call them regarding the progress of COE approval. Took me several phone calls, and they do answer. Good luck.
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.