so from that statement, you are making an assumptions about intent - derived from the published rules.
Watch the interview (RWFU youtube channel) - head of immigration specifically discussed people using it to stay year round - with extension and border runs.
Its why i picked the DTV as i was looking at other options - im here on medical - and knew i’d need to be here for ongoing support.
In terms of thailand making sense - as much as im sure both you and I are love it here, it doesnt always make sense….