[naomi]

Nicke is very right.

One of my friends, a European, not married, no Thai girlfriend has just bought a house in an upscale residential area in Phuket for a moderate price. It is completely legal, certified and approved by the Land Department, kinda circumnavigating the law though. But be careful, there a r e companies out there to cheat you. Trust the foreigners in the know. Anyone having questions, PM me.