Rent a place, stay for 3 months and if you like then and only then consider buying.
Personally, I'd never buy in Thailand, I've better ways to lose my money. There's PLENTY of cashed-up Thais with cash on hand for any real local bargains and a zillion hassle-free rental places.
I'm back to Krabi in April
Here buy a place in NZ
https://www.realestate.co.nz/3670387...s-road-glenavy
Small little shit hole in the middle of nowhere but I promise you you'll never lose your money. BTW 39k NZD is 25k USD