These things DO happen in Thailand when foreigners that cannot obtain a visa legally resort to other means through the use of agents.
My advice is if you cannot quality for a legal visa, go home before trouble comes your way.
Using an education visa to extend your stay in Thailand is not a sound idea.
The former language school teacher, Supawadee Thongnoi, stands accused of a cunning visa renewal scam that left expats high and dry.
Previously, victims had lodged complaints at the Pattaya City Police Station, narrating how they entrusted their passports to Supawadee for visa extensions.
At a staggering 32,000 baht per person, the payments were made for a service that she never delivered. Passports went missing, visas expired, and foreigners found themselves trapped in Thailand.
Upon investigation, the school uncovered a sinister truth – over 100 victims spanned more than 10 countries, some facing imminent prosecution and deportation for overstaying.
This is exactly what can happen when you try to circumvent the rules.