I would think they have a lot of discretion and the immigration officer that gave me back the passport when I went to pick up back up simply overlooked the paper work. Think I will go back on the Friday before.
I recently did this in Pattaya. I got my bank letter the same day I went to immigration. I had to come back with some other items they said I needed and asked them about the bank note validity and they said it was good for 2 more days. I came back the same day so I can't verify if the agent was using her own discretion or if it is standard policy in Jomtien.
True, but the 1st time you switch from a Marriage based extension to a Retirement based extension, at least in Jomtiem, you need to provide your marriage certificate and wife's house book. That is why inquired.