Wow, I havent read up in here lately.
But, like Buddha, I think this is one of the most interesting threads I have read in here for a very long time.
Many farangs would have just cut their losses, instead of trying to fight a thai juridical system. As it is in most cases uphill, especially as a farang going to court facing a HiSo thai family.
But with that kind of money involved, I definitely understand and respect your persistence.
Hands up for you and best of luck.