I'm in a committed relationship with a Thai woman ,8 years now. I'm happy to put the papers in her name. But Farang can lease land and own the house in Thailand.
the house is in San Kamphaeng, minutes from Chiangmai. It has mountain views from three sides,and views of rice fields from the front and back with a large banana plantation on one side. New house next door is still for sale. Non immigrant O visa. 8 years now.
I'm a real estate investor, owned 14 single family homes in USA. Own 4 condos here in Chiangmai and 2 houses. Think I have a pretty good grasp on property. AND yes condo rentals are soulless compared to owning your own land and stand alone 😔 house. But as they say " UP TO YOU DUDE! "