Remarkable comments here that have nothing to do with your post. Thanks

@B**

Larkin for pointing out the wisdom in purchasing travel insurance before embarking on a trip. By definition an accident is never *planned". And most travelers won't have the choice or the presence of mind to choose which hospital will treat them. For most travelers the cost of travel insurance is a small fraction of ones travel budget. Here's wishing your wife a full recovery from her injury.

You have performed the role of moderator with delicate skill and sound authority. The poll results speak for themselves.

@Paul ******

Good luck! Hopefully we'll catch up October

Yeah, I couldn't recall whether I uploaded the tickets or not. I do wonder though if you're explicitly required to enter from your home country.

I don't know if the system is sophisticated enough to track your IP address, but the requirement is that one apples from ones home of record (in your case, the US). You can most certainly complete the application from Cambodia and it's possible a VPN will shield your location but with a non-refundable $200 fee you might hesitate at taking a chance.

If you are in Ireland, and supply your Irish passport number, you will be fine. Do note that your flight to Thailand must also originate from Ireland.

If your country of residence is in the UK you must apply from there. And the amount will have to have been in your UK bank account for the past 6 months. Once the visa has been approved you can spend it as you wish.

@Klaus **********

I've successfully applied for 3 METVs and have used "tourism and travel" as my reason.

@Paul ******

Please do!

I always write "travel and tourism".