You’ll never get a straightforward answer, just dozens of conflicting opinions, not even Thai immigration officers know their own laws. It’s an ongoing nightmare. The more you try to find out the more differing opinions you’ll get & the more confusing it will be.
well done, I’m sure you’ve done the right thing & I wish you well.
I myself also very tempted, I have long established & very genuine relationships I Thailand nurtured over 3 decades, but to live there permanently, may become problematic in older years.