Can I overstay my visa in Thailand for 2-3 days and pay a penalty?

The user is inquiring about the possibility of overstaying their visa in Thailand for 2-3 days without facing severe consequences. Multiple responses from the community emphasize that while it is possible to overstay, it carries significant risks, including arrest, deportation, and a ban from re-entering Thailand for several years. The recommended course of action is to get a visa extension from the local immigration office for a fee of 1900 baht, which is safer and avoids the overstay penalty of 500 baht per day. Additionally, overstaying can negatively affect future interactions with immigration authorities, both in Thailand and the user's home country.