Can I extend my tourist visa in Phuket instead of returning to Bangkok?

My stamp is valid until end of Feb. Went to Phuket Immigration today (Jan 26) because as it currently stands, no more COVID-19 extensions will be given out after Jan 29.

Office was packed, spent 5 hours waiting for my queue number. After applying I was told my passport would be ready for pickup tomorrow.

While driving home I received a call from the clerk at the office, the same person that had accepted my documents. He asked me why I had applied today, rather than in February.

After explaining, he didn't seem to be aware of the Jan 29 deadline. "Maybe better you come back in February, better for you? More days? Where you stay?" Okay... but I already paid and applied. No refunds.

Tomorrow we'll see until what date the actual immigration officer stamped me to. My friends in Samui received 60 days counting from their expiration date... but what can you do. Will update tomorrow.

Here for everyone. Applied 18 January, came back today 26 January. Permitted to stay until 27 March. I did not bother counting. I just let Phuket immigration or each officer do their thing. Just thankful.

Maybe they mistaken

Am I misunderstanding something? Did you say you got an "under consideration" in Bangkok but your final stamp in Phuket, then? I always thought one has to go back to the very same immigration office when under consideration? Please clarify.

Just one question, if you can reply I am very grateful, did you show them TM30 Or just the hotel order?

I would have thought, that's a mistake and should be