you now... I am dealing with other things. That are far more important. Non O /A or a Non O ? Use either. One needs health insurance the other doesn't. It a choice. But LA Consulate say no Non O available outside Thailand... they are wrong? Maybe... but like most things here depends on who... day of the week... the hour of the day... and whether the person being talked to has had a bad morning. Use an agent and be done with it and enjoy one's life.
best out there. Always up front and professional. Cost depends upon service/s required as with every business. One can trust them to get everything done without any issues or hidden/additional fees.
They need facial recognition pics to be taken. I had the same issue. Was not my sim card or phone or passport... they needed to enter my picture. They took it at branch. But did make we come back the following day (AM). All worked right away though. Yes a pain in the backside... and rather silly really.
Don't believe people who say they will not know. 10 years ago maybe. But today they will know. However being Thailand you might slip through. But again... don't count on it.