I have just applied with a "freelance portfolio" which is basically just a resume with my current and former projects and I will let you know if they accept this or request further info.
So a stupid question: With this you can leave and enter as many times as you like (and will always get 180 days), correct? Like I would be spending significant time in Thailand for those 5 years but fly back to Germany to visit my family 2-3x per year, this would not be an issue at all?
I also believe a "Freelance portfolio" would basically just be a resume on an, "official looking template", as you say. At least that's what I will try it with.