What are the best cities or countries for Australians to apply for the MT DTV visa, and is it advisable to list 'unemployed' on the application?

The post discusses an Australian passport holder currently in Thailand planning to apply for the MT DTV visa. They seek recommendations on the best cities or countries for application based on success rates, processing times, and costs. There's also a question regarding whether writing 'unemployed' on the application would avoid further income verification. Community responses suggest that applying from Australia might be beneficial due to familiarity with local documents, and clarify that being unemployed may not be advisable when applying for a workcation visa.