Oh my god not the oranges in the hair crew,, you were lucky the who give the nuggies boys weren't around,, had some proper battles down Warwick road in the 80's with man u, not a orange in sight, Stanley knives yes.... UTFT..
Have you ever been to save one night market in korat?, That place is huge and worth a look if your ever passing through, some great food stalls and eateries there.
Try Thai visa center, I used them in December couldn't of been easier, their based in samut prakan in Bangkok, and cheaper than what your expectating to pay.
I'm a koratie man, didn't enjoy my trips there, gave me a torrid time with COVID extensions, used a agent for my retirement extension because of it this year, good to know they've took the foot off the snotty pedal..
If you put the effort in there's nothing stopping you from going from oh my god to a Greek god no matter what age you are, even easier when your Mrs is half your age.