I've read that a spouse visa for uk is around £1900 for my thai wife and can take between 14-18 months, if they visa is unsuccessful do I lose the £1900 and have to pay again when applying next time. Is this information correct and does it take that amount of time any help and information would be appreciated. Also is it better using agents solicitors or doing yourself.

Looks like the age limit for priority service has been raised from 70 to 75 at Chiangmai. According to the whiteout and red marker, anyway.