Tourism extension is always added (top-up) to your current visa-exempt or tourist visa entry. You don't waste any day when you apply for it a few days in advance. But that immigration office accepts tourism extension applications only within the last week of your stay.
You can book your appointment online from here.
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Get a TM30 receipt from your hotel.
This is not specific to Pattaya but is general information for tourism extension applications.