I'll second those who suggest porting your number to Google Voice. There are occasions when institutions won't send to VoIP numbers so be mindful and make advance arrangements. Google Voice costs nothing to maintain and can be used where wherever you have WiFi or data.

I'm curious about how the application is worded. I'm (US) currently in Thailand on an METV and was only asked to choose from a drop-down list stating my purpose of travel to Thailand, from which I chose "Tourism". Beyond that I provided proof of an outbound flight within the first 60 days of the visa.

@Tony ********

How do you propose showing proof of travel in the e-visa application?

As your planned arrival is August 28, I would suggest holding off submitting the application. I've done a number of METV via Los Angeles and their turnaround is typically 4-5 business days. The visa is in effect from the date of issuance so the closer to your date of departure the better. You can start the application, just don't submit until about 7-8 days prior to your flight and after you no longer receive messages regarding documentation.

@Michael *******

Thanks. Understood.

@Michael *******

Not likely given that there exists the METV which allows a stay of 180 days.

I'll second the METV. The application is straightforward and with unlimited exit/reentry it's a great visa for traveling the region.

@Scott *****

Frankly it's a pretty easy test. A couple of ringers but I'm guessing there's a Reddit thread or two that have it sussed.

@Mike *****

I suspect there's not a single potential visitor to Thailand who will be dissuaded from visiting because of a written driver's license test.

@David *********

yeah, the going rate is about $28 USD, although free for 7 days or less.