Bro, there is a simple solution to your dilemma. Marry her and have her under YOUR DTV visa. Since she is your spouse, any work done under your roof is legal. Also, any compensation from you is also legal as spousal support.
The only advice I can give you is make sure to rent from a Thai owner. They bought the condo for 30% cheaper than a foreigner and will negotiate more on the prices for you. Stay away from the Chinese owners, they are the worst.
You did what? You are an id*ot. You might as well buy her a house under her name. Thai girls are tricky, your account would be emptied the minute she finds out you cheated on her. Get an agent to open one up for you.
first off, I am Chinese myself so I understand how my people work. 2nd, the westerners do scam but the Chinese do it at a different scale. They are always the ones that mess it up for everyone.
