@Brandon ***********
1) & 2) it will be what it will be, 3) & 7) was so happy at how easy, fast, cheap & friendly the process was - didn’t mind eating the exchange premium & embassy service fee. Dependents fee was clear. 4) & 5) I asked Boi about this & worryingly they said only works in BKK not the rest of the country yet. But if any issues get the officers name & send them an email straight away & they will deal with them … yah right!! 6) trying to understand this process now, thanks for the insights.