Those extra 15 days was great for me. 30 days never seems to be enough and I usually extend for another 30 days. I end up leaving the country before the extended 30 days. The 45 day VOA was just right for me and would like to see it come back.
Yes we know that the location and address in the article is wrong. Get over it and move on.
What's more important is what was the bars name? Anyone know the name of the bar in question?
There is the psychological damage an event like this has on a person. That is well worth over 200K baht. Thailand should have paid the money instead of being a Cheap Charlie.