Can I leave the country while my Thai visa application is being processed?

The conversation discusses the confusion surrounding the rules for staying in the country of application while a Thai visa (DTV visa) is being processed. The original poster seeks clarity on whether they can leave the country where they applied for the visa, citing mixed messages from their gym and the Thai Embassy. Some comments emphasize the importance of remaining in the application country until the visa is approved, while others suggest that multiple-entry visas allow for easier travel. However, a definitive guideline from the Thai Embassy is that applicants must stay in the country where they applied until the visa decision is made.