Hahaha...
Thailand Indeed is an adventure.
Only advice on this, get a tourist visa (90 days) and travel around, live like a local
Rent, don't buy. Stay in 3 or 4 places outside the tourist areas and see if you still like it then.
this advice goes for any county, even your own if you plan on relocating.
Thai are transactional. Loyalty is "different". Part of their culture.
it's OK as long as you are aware of it.
Many relationships are transactional, Thais are just more direct about it ?
Relationship... Never invest more then you are willing and able to leave behind.
You won't be talking much with you if you leave.
and yes, I've been monitoring the news in Europe (original from Netherlands), feels like a powder keg, just waiting for someone to light the match.
In that perspective, SE Asia is a good (safe) place to be.
Buddhism is really tolerant, religion, orientation, skin colour.. doesn't matter much.
( Unless you are Thai, more light is better and ladyboys are popular/ funny)
(Stereotyping)
You can walk around in any large city at night in Thailand without having to be afraid you will be robbed.
Obviously things happen, nothing compared to the mayor cities in Europe or north and south America.