Bangkok, Pattaya or elsewhere?

Have you been here before? If not I dont recommend even considering moving here until you know more about this country and it visa rules and ownership rights. If your over 50 and have income from pension of 65,000 baht a month or 800,000 you can just transfer to a Thai bank and leave it there you could be able to get a retirement visa and extend it very year for as long as you like. There are other was you should check the web site of the Thai emby in your country for more options. I am not going to recommend places to say that your choice that's one reason you should come and visit. As for a home, you can own the home you just can't own the property. So this women could have the title to the property and you lease it from her on a 30 year lease. After that you can lease one more time for another 30 years. Lots of laws here your need a get more advise from a lawyer. First come and visit and see if you like it.