Should I hire an agent to convert my Tourist Visa to an Education Visa in Thailand?

The user is considering converting their Tourist Visa to an Education Visa and is wondering whether to hire an agent for this process. Community responses indicate that finding a school is crucial for the conversion, as immigration cannot assist with this process directly. Some schools can facilitate in-country conversions, but it requires sufficient time left on the current visa and entails filling out extensive paperwork. Recommendations suggest avoiding costly agents if the intent is genuine education, and they also mention that cooking classes generally do not qualify for an ED visa.