That is not correct, there is no residency requirement to get an METV in Australia for certain nationalities. I am surprised you are arguing with me actually, but now I don't really care what you do. The links and info stand for anyone else who may be interested in saving time and money by going to Australia.
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/9260...cial-word/
Enter the country of your origin, I used one of the countries I hold a passport for (Canada) and if you scroll down to the requirements it lists an Australian e visa as a requirement (not residency).
http://canberra.thaiembassy.org/Home/visa
http://www.thaivisa.com/forum/topic/9260...cial-word/
Enter the country of your origin, I used one of the countries I hold a passport for (Canada) and if you scroll down to the requirements it lists an Australian e visa as a requirement (not residency).
http://canberra.thaiembassy.org/Home/visa