Experience sharing

In the past few days, some agents have shared their experience with me. If you apply on your own, it’s better to go to an embassy where interviews are required, as it tends to increase your chances. I’ve done a lot of research in different groups, and even people from the gym suggested applying in Hanoi.

However, in reality, Hanoi is not a good location—especially for applicants from “sensitive” countries (you know what I mean). So for those preparing their application materials by themselves, it’s better to choose places where interviews are part of the process.

If you’re not confident, it’s probably safer to use an agent. Honestly, there are only a handful of countries in the world where the rule of law truly prevails.

I spent a lot of time handling my visa application on my own, and the cost was no less than going through an agent—yet I still got rejected. Now I’m planning to apply for an ED (education) visa again, pay an agent, let them handle the process with the Thai immigration authorities, and everyone walks away satisfied.

And as a Chinese citizen, I probably understand Thailand’s “differences” better than people from developed countries or English-speaking regions. I’ve experienced it firsthand.

Of course, if you’ve never really stayed in Thailand before, your chances might be completely different from what I’m describing.

— The gap between reality and ideals is huge.

May everyone get what they want.