Is it better to use an agency or apply directly for an ED visa at the Thai Embassy in Laos?

The discussion revolves around applying for an ED (education) visa at the Thai Embassy in Laos. Several commenters suggest that applicants can handle the process themselves, which involves gathering necessary documentation from the school, completing the online eVisa application, and making a payment in Baht at the embassy after printing the QR code. It is mentioned that regardless of whether one uses an agency or applies directly, the applicant must stay in Laos during the visa application process.