Can I extend my visa-exempt entry and then apply for a COVID extension before getting a Non-O visa based on marriage in Thailand?

The user is exploring the possibility of extending their visa-exempt entry in Thailand, followed by a COVID extension, before transitioning to a 90-day Non-O visa based on marriage. Community responses indicate that this plan is feasible, but one user cautions against using the 60-day family visit extension prematurely, suggesting it be preserved. Another advises that it may be more efficient to apply for the Non-O visa directly if the necessary documentation is available, rather than prolonging the process with a COVID extension.