Thailand has tax credits, and a graduated income tax rate, so the actual tax amount on 28k won’t be too high. That is a spectacularly small income for an expat from a western country, and he certainly doesn’t need to worry about taxes. Any difference is small and more than made up for by cheaper living in Thailand.
Australia tax rates are just as high if not higher than Thailand, is that what you are bragging about? And no, you don’t get to pick whether or not you are a tax resident of Thailand. It is possible you may not owe any more taxes in Thailand, but you will still need to file.
ffs no, you are almost completely wrong on every aspect. You are a tax resident of Thailand if you meet the criteria, and you don’t seem to understand how DTAs work.