Why ffff? Going to the trouble of getting married is just too much hassle. Been with my lady for over 15 yrs. have a kid, 2 houses, land, cars, MBs. My only suggestion is if you do settle on one lady, don't settle down in her village. Go where you would like to live.
I would have been down the road long, long ago if it wasn't for the kid's sake. I know, I know most all expats marry an edumacated young lady who truly loves you and her family don't ask for anything. That's the story all to many old guys here love to portray. Sitting in the bank waiting my turn, I spy a typical couple......an older guy with fresh cut and dyed hair, new clothes and his young teerak sitting with her phone and freshly purchased gold bracelets and necklace. You know he took the bait.