Just a heads-up: I was pulled aside and asked to show the 3 proofs (money, accommodation, departure flight) when I flew back into Thailand on a visa exempt after being on a non-B for 15 years (Don Mueang) 🤗
Yes, correct. He will not receive an actual visa, it will be an entry stamped into his passport and valid for 60 days. Can be extended for a further 30 days
fellow Saffa here. Please note you now have to do your initial application in South Africa at VFS Global or BLS (the latter "lost" my application and then sent my passport to another office so I would recommend VFS). The locations are listed on the Royal Thai Embassy site, and you can make an appointment 🤗