What are the options and costs for obtaining a visa as a parent of a Thai child in Thailand?

The individual is seeking information about visa options and associated costs as a foreign parent of a Thai newborn. They initially entered Thailand on a single entry NON-O visa, which they extended for 60 days due to the COVID-19 pandemic. They were informed that they could potentially apply for a one-year visa based on being a parent. Key points discussed include three extension options: 1. A one-year extension for parents of a half-Thai child, requiring legal parental rights and a minimum bank balance of 400,000 baht. 2. A 60-day family visit extension based on having a half-Thai child, which does not need legal parental rights or financial proof. 3. A 60-day COVID-related extension. All extensions typically cost 1,900 baht. Comments also mention the necessity of obtaining parental rights through family court if not married to the child’s mother.