yeah it’s been so frustrating. And the visa office only seem to issue warnings about the time it will take after the initial period so none the wiser until they actually tell you. Hopefully you can get some money back on yr flights. Fingers crossed for you.
With respect we have been told by the Thai passport office that the letter of consent is required because I am on her birth certificate. That’s the exact reason why the consent letter is requested. Your information about maternal rights is also incorrect. But thanks for the input.