Is the free visa extension until July 31 different from the one I paid for in April?

The post discusses confusion regarding the visa extension policies at the Chanthaburi immigration office. The author initially paid the typical fee for a visa extension only to find out later that a free extension is available until July 31 due to an amnesty. Comments from the community clarify that the extension is a new policy and highlight confusion regarding the different responses from immigration officers. Some commenters suggest seeking a refund for the paid fee, while others elaborate on the nature of the automatic extension compared to previous requirements.