What should I do when my visa in Thailand expires tomorrow: overstay payment or visa run to Malaysia?

The user, a German expat, is facing a dilemma as their 30-day visa in Thailand is about to expire. They have the option to either pay a 4,000 baht overstay fine at the airport or perform a visa run to Malaysia. The discussion highlights the consequences of overstaying, such as the risk of being detained if caught, and whether an overstay stamp would be placed in their passport. Suggestions include: 1) paying the overstay fine if they risk going to the airport, 2) making a border bounce to obtain a new visa, or 3) getting a 7-day extension for 1,900 baht at an immigration office. Community responses reflect mixed experiences and opinions on the best course of action.