Can a family member apply for a Thailand re-entry visa on my behalf at the immigration office?

A user inquired about the possibility of a family member submitting a re-entry visa application on their behalf at the Samut Prakan Immigration Office, seeking to avoid long airport queues during the holiday season. Community responses indicated that re-entry visas typically require personal application, as applicants need to provide a photo and identification. However, there were mentions of short queues and suggestions to consider using an agent to expedite the process.