Can I enter Thailand on a visa-exempt entry if I book an ASQ hotel and later extend my stay?

The user inquired about entering Thailand using a visa-exempt status while currently abroad and avoiding a return to their home country for a visa. They asked if booking an ASQ hotel would allow them to manage an extension afterward. Responses indicated that as a Norwegian, they are eligible for a 45-day visa-exempt entry but need to obtain a Certificate of Entry (CoE) from their country of departure, including all necessary documentation such as health insurance, hotel booking, flight details, and a PCR test for entry.