Am aware it's not cheap @ 650k baht ( more like 10k for 60 months ) however application is simple, is no upfront deposit held requirements and is my call on health insurance.
Other upsides are that I am only charged if the visa is approved, and I get to pay for after approval
At met at Swampy immigration by a special elite department officer and given
Letters of introduction to bank and for drivers and riders licences.