, I received an email to check my application status. When I did that, there was a message that said something like 'staff request (name) additional information'.
, I started the process 5 weeks ago, followed their instructions to the letter, had a few phone calls to clarify and collected my visa last week at the One Stop Shop. 4 weeks from application to visa.
Google multicurrency accounts. I think HSBC has one. You choose your currencies. Deposit in USD cash in Thailand and withdraw USD cash in the US. Not sure of their charges, but saves you on the exchange rate spreads
