I don't know how these applicants have confidence in this draconian policy of issuing visas to stay in Thailand.
You are and always will be temporary guests to stay in the country.
Never got legal residents.
Which gives power to immigration to deportation foreigner for a small unfortunate situation ready to act harshly without complying with the final judgment of a Court.
Maybe yes, you also have to finance the corruption and bribes of the entire Thai Government structure. In addition, you will always be considered as temporarily stay in Thailand.
You will never have the opportunity to regularize your legal residence in Thailand, even if you have family members who are Thai Citizens.
PS.
You will stay temporarily until the day you have financial availability for yourself and your family.
They let you live until they finish you all skinned. When you are broke you have to leave the country either by yourself or they send you at your expense. Including your family if you have one....❗️