possibly two times with an extension each time, if you are lucky. Thai Immigration is cracking down on those who are using the visa exempt entry, tourist visas and extensions to live in Thailand.
that should be fine. We have seen the Thai Embassy or Consulate in Vietnam issue a SETV single entry or METV multiple entry tourist visa instead of the DTV 5 year visa. We suspect that it's because of the time in months for the soft power activity...a SETV single entry tourist visa gets Up to 3 months stay in Thailand, the METV multiple entry can get up to 9 months stay with a few simple border bounces.
Please update us when you get the decision. Good Luck 🍀
Anonymous participant then you are fine with your application for the DTV visa in Rome. BUT stay where you are until the decision is known about the DTV visa.