Must have thousands of "illegal" falangs in Pattaya, who are using "full service agents".
Its simply an option, and Immigration offices actually prefer this option, as they can have some additional income.
Years ago I had a car accident in Lampang. Had only one of this international driver licenses you can buy online. Used this license also for the insurance company (Mittare).
Either had any problems with the police nor the insurance company. Accident was my mistake. "Missed" a stop sign. Damage was 225000 Baht.
Seems that I was ???? lucky.
Friend of mine, living in Pattaya, did the yearly extension last week with a "full service agent". No documents, except the passeport were needed. Costs 14k.
Instead of tea drink fresh brewed coffee. Good quality coffee's available. (I don't drink alcohol and don't smoke, but drink at least 5 cups of black coffee every day.)
What the problem? Give them the 1k, case closed. Don't argument, just pay. Quick and easy. Also with other "institutions" in Thailand, tea money is the way to solve problems. ????????????????????
My wife died and the court ordered that I have one year to sell the condo. (was registered in her name)
My lawyer applied and finally I could keep the condo, despite the intervention of her family.