Is it advisable to apply 14 days in advance for a 60-day COVID visa extension in Thailand?

The user is seeking advice on whether it is advisable to apply for a 60-day COVID extension 14 days before the current visa expires. They express concern over potentially losing remaining days on their exemption visa and mention hearing about friends who were denied extensions due to their home countries having no travel restrictions. The comments highlight general guidelines for applying for extensions and inquire about the specifics of the denial experienced by the user's friends.