Should I extend my visa by 7 days or pay a penalty for overstaying in Thailand?

The user is considering whether to apply for a 7-day visa extension or to just accept a penalty for overstaying their visa by 2 days. Commenters provide insights regarding the financial implications, noting that the penalty for overstay is 500 THB per day, while a 7-day extension costs 1900 THB. There is advice to follow the rules and apply for the extension to avoid issues.