yes love it. We are located in krabi. Its alot quieter here less tourists here. Have a look at krabi beautiful part of Thailand. Heaps of construction and growth going on to.
I am from new zealand. Moved to Thailand last year just my partner and I. We are not married. If you are wanting to go under your partners visa you need to be married.
For us to marry we have to make an appointment in Bangkok at the embassy to apply to marry. It is alot of effort and money to travel up there a d stay just to get the licence as we live south Thailand. So my suggestion if it's just paperwork do it on Australia before you come. One more headache you don't have to worry about when you get here.
We are kiwis arrived here 2 weeks ago. We are intending to stay long term. Never got asked for a return ticket or health insirance at customs. Easy straight through 60 day visa.