640,000 Baht is a lot to pay to "avoid bureaucracy" which the DTV does anyway. I switched from non-O to avoid immigration and it does the job, and I'll keep the 640k in my pocket! I see the LTR conditions are being watered down too
"Reputable Agent" is the biggest oxymoron in Thailand. All agents pay bribes to immigration officers, which immediately removes the "reputable" tag. You've been sucked in. It IS bs. Immigration has cancelled no DTVs, this is agency bs, because it's affecting their under the counter business
My number one reason for switching from non-O retirement visa to DTV was specifically to AVOID immigration. Having put up with their inconsistent condescending behaviour for years, I wanted out. Got no idea why people would throw themselves at their mercy when a simple bounce pulls it up