There’s been a lot of scaremongering lately, much of it fueled by AI-generated articles. The recent crackdown on student visas wasn’t about genuine students, but rather the misuse of this visa category by people entering Thailand to work illegally.
In many cases, they were taking on jobs that wouldn’t even be legally available to foreign workers in the first place.
We would never accept a case that requires such a long timeframe. Please be cautious of agents who take on jobs they cannot finish, as this can result in their clients falling into overstay. If possible make sure to ask them for immigration receipts to ensure that their visa is actually in process.
With us, the entire process takes about one week. This covers everything, including opening a bank account on a tourist or exempt visa, Non-O visa, and yearly extension.