I don’t see any reason why you can’t rent condo for a year and come and go. Nobody cares. 99.9% of the time bit even immigration.
However- make SURE you turn off water to the unit when you head out. A burst toilet hose or something of the sort can ruin your whole day and leave you with a huge bill for repairs.
Yeah, the randomness of the enforcement is frustrating.
I believe European authorities are increasing their vigilance due to an uptick in trafficking caused by the massive numbers of refugees caused by the Russian war on Ukraine’s civilians.
Uh, just have them sign a document? Taking a child to another country without the consent and against the wishes of the other parent is a common thing in divorces and custody disputes. This is really a small inconvenience compared to the heartache of a stolen or trafficked child.
Marriage is highly over-rated, regardless of country.
And there are plenty of places far more suitable for seeking true love than Pattaya.
Still, it DOES happen here from time to time. Rare enough to be remarkable, true. It’s the exception that proves the rule: NEVER fall in love with a bar girl.
But if you do get lucky and find a good one (against all odds), you’re in for the time of your life.