If the issue is monetary, they should just issue a flat fee for overstays of up to 90 days, payable at the airport.

"For foreign tourists in the second group who reported to immigration authorities for a 30-day extension after their visas expired on March 26 or thereafter, their visas will be automatically renewed every 30 days until the pandemic subsides, said Pol Lt Gen Sompong."

What is relevant about March 26? Basically, if you renewed before March 26, then they want everyone back in for another round?

@Jefrey ****

Yes, according to the above.

I am Canadian

Sorry all, could I ask a follow-up question?

If I go to apply for a 30-day extension (suppose I have a letter, but it's generic and it's unlikely that they'll accept it, but I choose to apply anyway) and I'm rejected, do they give me a 7-day extension by default?

@Tod ********

Because I’m hoping to get a letter that will grant me 30 days instead of 7. That’s more likely as time passes. Thank you for your response.

@Bob *********

Because I’ll have more information by Monday

@Vacheron ******

See #3 of this post. You need a letter from the South African embassy with your name on it asking for a 30-day extension because you cannot return home. There are a lot of posts about this in this group.

Maybe they lied to me hoping to get commissions?

Where’s the closest? Is there one in Surat Thani?