If you haven't watched this about the DTV, I reccomend it.
When I watched it back the end of July, it gave me the confidence immediately apply.
There seems to be alot of assumptions/speculations and hear say about the DTV from folks. This video helped clear up alot for me.
Give it a watch if you haven't already, it's an exclusive interview with the man in the Thai Government who oversees the entire Visa program.