The Immigration Commission permits each of it's 6 Divisions and 44 Immigration Offices (referred to as Immigration Checkpoints) to operate autonomously, where standardization of policies and procedures which support the Immigration Act (Law) are allowed to vary.
In theory, based on this third-world approach, if a person wasn't happy with the policies imposed by one Division, or Checkpoint, they could move to another province which better suited their needs.
I requested to speak directly with the Superintendent (Police Colonel) of the Chonburi Checkpoint (Jomtien) to gain an understanding of his Checkpoints policies regarding Extension of Stay changes, for this very reason. I left his office with a clear understanding of what was expected in Chonburi Province which is the only thing I was concerned with.
I've never seen anything published which would suggest that "Standardization" is a priority, or even something that's being considered. As mind-boggling as this is, it's just the reality we're faced with.