Misty

And there's no work permit

Well, I guess this is Thailand after all. But how open is the BOI to that kind of thing?

Yes, that could be the case for retirees. But 3 of the 4 LTR categories not only allow the recipient to work, but apparently come with a work permit. The LTR program is administered by the BOI and will have a one stop service element to it. So for those who work and have endured the vageries (a polite word) of the current system for years of increasingly dysfunctional renewals, although not perfect, the LTR program could be a big step forward.

The best help I got on answering questions for e-visa applications was from the consulate itself, and I was able to contact them through Facebook direct messaging. I wish I could help you with the exact questions in your post, but they are different from the ones I've encountered. The questions may differ depending on the type of visa and the consulate. In my case, once the specific consulate had clarified what was needed via FB messaging, I was able to apply, pay and receive an e-visa in within two days.