Is the 12-month extension for retirement processed differently than for marriage to a Thai national?

The process for a 12-month extension based on retirement typically does not go under consideration for 30 days as it used to. Most immigration offices in Thailand now issue the extensions on the same day of application. However, variations can occur depending on the location; for instance, Pattaya requires applicants to return the next day to collect their passport, while some other locations may have different practices.