I don’t get how you buy a visa, you’re obviously more well versed in this world than I. I’ve applied for visas in the past from the Thai embassy but in Australia it takes at least a week, up to a couple of months depending on the type and you need to provide very detailed itineraries for multiple entry tourist visa. Lots of documents, waiting around and hopefully the visa you asked for.
It’s not about cheapness since I just forked out 10k for a ticket home and lost my flight I had already booked home 30 days from now.
Mainly I just don’t want a strike against my name if I get rejected for a third visa exemption. Easier to wait for next year.