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I recommend you do not use a visa agent to get a long-term Thai visa (1yr). They will charge about 25k THB ($700) and my understanding is that at least 10k THB
by mikhailfranco 3y ago
I recommend you do not use a visa agent to get a long-term Thai visa (1yr). They will charge about 25k THB ($700) and my understanding is that at least 10k THB of that goes directly to the immigration officer as a bribe. It also means less work for the officer, as they just automatically stamp submissions by a trusted agency (they know it will be accurate and complete).
Note, that bribing public officials is an offence in your home country, if you are from US, UK, EU, (... OECD), because FCPA, UK BA etc. Doing your own application, without any bribe, is the best approach, ethically and financially (but not for stress and hassle :) Make it a point of honor to do the application yourself.