Looking at different ways to apply for a Thai tourist visa and the prices seem to vary quite a bit depending on where you apply. Is there a cost difference between applying directly through the Royal Thai Embassy versus doing it online?
The official visa fee is set by the Thai government and is the same regardless of where you apply, so there’s no cost difference between going to the Royal Thai Embassy versus using the official Thai e-Visa portal. The embassy route is free of any service charge since you’re applying directly. Applying directly through the official Thai e-Visa site is the most affordable option: https://www.thaievisa.go.th, however if you prefer a guided service, then I know iVisa is legitimate for travelers.