Damn! You guys had a much easier go then we did! PRE-911 days in Bkk we applied twice...once for a tourist and once for a fiancee' if I recall correctly. We followed to steps to the 'T' as Charlie, but (unlike Charlie) she was turned down FLAT...both times. No refunds on those damn app. fees...

Only reason given, "She owns nothing here in Thai."
I was so pissed.
Married her, took her to Saudi and got the ten year there with smiles all around.