Why is my tourist visa application taking so long?

A Pakistani national living in the UAE has applied for a Thai tourist visa but is experiencing significant delays, with the application still under process after 20 days. The individual has a history of visiting Thailand on multiple entry visas. Confusion arises after cancelling the initial application and reapplying, leading to inquiries about the reasons for the delay. Community comments suggest that processing for Pakistani nationals can take up to 30 days, and cancelling and reapplying may result in losing a place in the queue. There are also concerns about the reliability of the visa agent, as communication from the embassy indicated that no visa has been applied for, adding to the individual's frustration.