I am in agreement with you, I don't think much will come of this tax nonsense. It's mostly elderly expats that are panicking, some (of all ages) have even left Thailand due to this, when so far, it's all talk.
That can be tested via way of a company registar, which shows the legitimacy more accurately. Tax returns aren't connected with your employment anyway.
OK. So that means you get a 1 year stamp on each entry and the visa is valid for 5 years right? At least, that's the way I understand it works.
Thus a little more attractive than the DTV but not sure if I would spend 650K on it. Now if the 20 year one only cost that much, I'd say it would be worth it as you receive other perks too.
When are you finally going to apply? I hope you are able to go soon. Better go now, before things tighten up further and before the e-visa system goes into effect.