I filled out the application and signed it along with the required documents needed. My wife then handed it in at VFS along with the fee. Can't remember how long that my passport took to do but my missus went and collected it. I never left the house.
I absolutely agree. Somchai Bloggs, who lives down the road, could have done it and got 500-1,000 Baht for his troubles. But lucky for me my missus enjoyed her day out and did it for luv.
As I've said before she also did a farang neighbour's passport at the same time as she did mine. Nay bother.