In my opinion its true. My tourist visa ended 15 april, so in that day I went to immigration at CR for information whats next, and woman told me that I am safe to 30.04 and after that I can normally extend my staying for 30 days for 1900 THB (if its your 1st time), of course if amnesty will be extend - you still have your "extension" after amnesty will be over, this is what she told me.