I did. Search my name and you can find the full post about my success. When I was looking for schools I found that most places aren't actual schools as their name would say they are.
In person in Vientiane takes about three days. Drop off Monday, pick up Wednesday. Drop Tuesday pick up Thursday. Make sure you have an appointment in Vientiane before arriving as that is required. There's a small cafe near the consulate that has coffee and treats, and free wifi. If you need last minute copies of documents, someone outside the consulate has an overpriced copy machine. Best of luck.
If you search name, I received the soft power DTV from Vientiane. Each embassy is different but it's possible to get the DTV. No one really knows yet if classes need to continue or if things will change. It's still new.
At this point no one can answer that question. No one(that I'm aware of) has even applied for an extension at this point. But ..... I already entered, and exited Thailand. Will re enter in December. But don't start my class until January. I don't foresee issues or changes, but it's possible.