Why are agents for visa processing not allowed in this group?

FFS , people are only asking a question.

I can imagine that the problem is: the group is founded to help you in specific questions or situations. The agencies have a profit interest and didn't give you always the best choice for you.

I’m personally not necessarily opposed to people using such agents or recommending them - but not only do I think it’s indisputably within reason for a group to have its own rules for whatever reason they choose, I can actually see some genuine merit in this one.

how about agents for transportation that pick up in bkk and drives to thai embassy?

@Tod ********

I suggest that you input the info above on the “about us” section which may inform new members in advance about this group.

Why is it not allowed?

Tod, I agree with the thrust of this post. But when it comes to B visa and a Work Permit not just anyone can do it. The laundry lists from the Labor Ministry and Immigration as to the required documents has many documents that would be needed for some but not others, i. e. teachers. So which ones apply to the applicant. I could not get a solid answer on this from any officer. They usually recommended to get an Agent. I have recommended (generically) to some that a Visa Agent is necessary but I make a preference for Accounting firms that offer such services for B Visa and WP. I have done my own Extension of Stay for 'retirement' three times, I have two Universiy degrees and went through two careers - last one owner of computer business for 22 years and I could not make sense of the B Visa - WP application procedure and process. The process seems like a circle of confusion even after visiting the Labor Ministry and Immigration offices twice. And when I went for the B Visa Extension the I/O insisted I bring the visa agent. This process can easily be beyond the grasp of many applicants. Finally I agree that names of Visa Agents should not be posted - any number of them are shysters. But I see nothing wrong with saying if you do not feel you can do this yourself then find a reputable visa agent and then decline to recommend any Agent by name.

Also after 5 years of reading hundreds and hundreds - perhaps more than a thousand visa / WP related posts I find that large numbers of people have no clue about the application process and the terminology as is witnessed here on this group every day. Often even after lenghtly threads trying to help people - many posters still seem lost. So what are they supposed to do?

Lastly, I firmly detest Visa Agents who falsify financial requirements for 'retirement' Extensions and agree 100 % that these Agents are totally off limits.