Ronald Jackson it was not an extension but the standard 30 day exemption stamp. My goal was not to stay longer in Thailand, I left 2 days later. I stayed in the old quarter at the Hanoain Central Hotel and Spa. Great location if you like the old down town area. Staff was excellent and price was good (booked via Agoda).
I entered on 60 day Tourist Visa July 1st this year. Airplane trip to Vietnam last week of August departing BKK to Hanoi. Received 30 day exemption stamp upon return from Vietnam to Bangkok 6 days later (air).
The replies here are correct. I was in this situation last month as I left to visit Vietnam for a week with about 5 days left on my 60 day visa. Upon return I got the usual 30 days visa exempt status.
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