Can I enter Thailand on a visa-exempt entry and later apply for a tourist visa via email from the consulate?

A user inquired about the possibility of entering Thailand on a visa-exempt basis while waiting for a tourist visa they applied for in Frankfurt. They expressed concern over the lengthy processing time and asked if receiving the e-visa via email while in Thailand would allow them to convert to the 60-day tourist visa upon arrival. Community responses indicated that this approach would likely not work, as visas must be stamped upon entry, and suggested alternative options such as exiting to a neighboring country to re-enter on the visa.