can you get a dtv as an established monitised youtuber if yes where is the best place in south east Asia to apply thank you

Hello all, I'm considering applying for a DTV visa. I'm an American. My question though is I'd prefer to apply as "workation" rather than soft power as I do have a recently monetized youtube channel. I can prove analytics, an Adsense account, and active Youtube channel and community. The thing is I'm not sure I will have produced much income by the time I apply, but I have a decent pension income I primarily live off of. Has anyone else qualified under these conditions? Do they need to see some level of income from your online business? Would the decent pension income help? Appreciate your thoughts. Thanks.

Hi , I would like to ask if I need a work permit if I am monetised on YouTube and I intend to live In Thailand making YouTube films ,