Thanks much! Unfortunately I have the American consulate to deal with. Which means no verification letter at all, as you said. What a pain in the neck...
The ask:thailand community, consisting of multiple Q/A groups with over 100,000 members, powers this platform. It is not an official government resource. Our members actively contribute to this resource, and while we strive for accuracy, we cannot guarantee its complete reliability. Assistance to travelers is provided as a community service.