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sabang · 26-05-2008, 07:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hillbilly

However, I have a few questions. What about the septic tank and the electrical wires coming into the home?

Septic tank is fed by the two toilets (both adjacent, simple). Shower & sink water goes into an adjacent holding tank, then overflows into the forest (it's ours anyway). Dish water just goes straight into the ground. They'd never get away with this in the West.

Electricity was quite easy- the line to the Village goes past the house. It works, it's prolly shite, ignorance is bliss.

davearn · 26-05-2008, 07:48 PM

Great stuff Sabang. Living the dream, mate.

sabang · 26-05-2008, 08:10 PM

HB's query got me thinking of one more thing- yes, the house is earthed. Or so I am told, but don't expect me to fly a kite from there during a lightning storm.

There is a difference between the original 800K quote, and the 900k we finally agreed upon that should be explained-

Better tiles, floors, patio & bathrooms (the original patio tiles were quadraplegia guaranteed)

Hot water heater for showers
bigger water tank
Isaan patio/ Thai kitchen & laundry (14.5K)
Western kitchen island
back of house guttering, for rainwater capture
Better toilets
better sinks
Mirror sliding doors on bedroom BIR's
Roof insulation (31K)
Roof fans in the L shaped living area

Ciaphas · 26-05-2008, 08:21 PM

Great thread, Great looking house. There was a house built around the corner from me of a similar size for 1.5m looks like a good price for yours.

jaiyenyen · 26-05-2008, 09:27 PM

Great looking house, for a bargain price I reckon, well done.
I love the photo of your MIL, she must feel very proud. One thing I would like to know, do you stand outside the cage and throw peanuts at her? lol.

sabang · 26-05-2008, 09:36 PM

^ Nope. I stand outside the cage and she throws peanuts at me.

HINO · 27-05-2008, 09:32 AM

sabang,

Great place and looks comfy!

Unless i missed it

what size is the interior? About 110 sqm?

You mentioned finding the original design on a web site? Care to mention the site name or a link?

Can you post a floorplan? With room dimensions?

Obviously I am interested in the design and I want to see more.

Do you have any photos from the early stages of the build when the foundation and columns were in place and showing the roof structure being erected?

These guys really built that house quick.

Great thread and story!

sabang · 27-05-2008, 02:30 PM

The size of the interior is 144 sqm hino.

No photoes of the roof structure I'm afraid- you've got the structural poles in this thread, there is a shot of some scaffolding being erected for the roof structure, but that won't help you much. We were only there sporadically during the building- local family were there checking it more.

My wife is trying to see if she can find the plans, if so I'll scan them- the website I've long forgotten. We just printed out a few, then settled on the one we liked with a couple of alterations. They're quite easy to find actually- just google developers like SP or Greenfield Villa's, or look up largish building companies.

Incidentally, if anyone would like to contact the Builders, just PM me. You'll need a Thai speaker though- they don't speak english. They do work throughout Isaan & surrounds. No guarantees of course, but i'm well pleased with them.

Butterfly · 27-05-2008, 02:42 PM

you did well sabang,

now tell us about your place in Pattaya

mikenot · 27-05-2008, 10:39 PM

"a village about 30 km outside of Ubon Ratchathani"

Which way from Ubon ? My GF is from Muang Samsip, about 30 kms north along route 212. Father wants me to build a house on the farm, just outside of town.

astasinim · 27-05-2008, 11:59 PM

Great thread Sabang. Very informative.

sabang · 28-05-2008, 12:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikenot

Which way from Ubon ? My GF is from Muang Samsip, about 30 kms north along route 212. Father wants me to build a house on the farm, just outside of town.

We're in Don Mot Daeng, off the road from Ubon to Trakhan. Sounds like your GF's village is only about 7- 10 km away.

Khun Custard · 28-05-2008, 09:43 AM

Congratulations Sabang

Your a winner all round with the house and the MIL !!

I was interested in your comment:

"The ultimate owner will not go there anymore, nobody wants to know the place because it is cursed or haunted"

Seems a lot of this mysticism once you get Upcountry - anyone know of incidents that have occurred with these types of properties that are cursed??

My biggest point of frustration upcountry that just about every block of land we have looked at that has a great location and panoramic views has a grave on it!!!!!

According to the wife and MIL, to build anywhere in eye sight of tomb stone is a big no no!!
Seems the Upcountry dearly departed have the premium land market sewn up!!

sabang · 28-05-2008, 09:48 AM

^ Yes, they are exceedingly superstitious. To me it's just an opportunity to buy cheap land. Bulldosz the bloody things and presto- no more view of a grave.

JoGeAr · 28-05-2008, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sabang

^ Yes, they are exceedingly superstitious

Especially regarding ghosts (phee).

Mrs J absolutely refuses to go anywhere near Phuket.

tex · 28-05-2008, 08:03 PM

Hi Sabang
great thread on your house i wish you all the best in your new home..to quote your earlier message

Incidentally, if anyone would like to contact the Builders, just PM me. You'll need a Thai speaker though- they don't speak english. They do work throughout Isaan & surrounds. No guarantees of course, but i'm well pleased with them.[/quote]

planning to build in surin at the end of the year..would appreciate builders contact details asap...Tex
<tex[at]loxinfo.co.th>

sabang · 29-05-2008, 08:58 AM

^ A pleasure Tex. It will be with you shortly. Best of luck with the new love nest.

jte · 04-06-2008, 03:58 AM

Thanks for the info, your place looks great! I really like the cage

. I too would like to see the plans (with 3 bedrooms) My wife is going to Thailand in September to build a house and we are looking for plans now.
Thank-you
Jim

sunsetter · 09-06-2008, 12:37 AM

good job sabang, looks nice great place, great thread green on its way

could i get the number too please mate?

eric the viking · 09-06-2008, 06:21 AM

Wow i really do like your house, i would show the wife but she would be then on the phone to MIL and next thing you know it would be a done deal and heaven help me then ,
But i also would be interested to see the plans etc .

27-05-2008, 09:32 AM	#27 (permalink)
HINO Koh Lanta Last Online: Today 08:53 AM Join Date: May 2008 Location: Phala Beach, Banchang, Rayong Posts: 107	sabang, Great place and looks comfy! Unless i missed it what size is the interior? About 110 sqm? You mentioned finding the original design on a web site? Care to mention the site name or a link? Can you post a floorplan? With room dimensions? Obviously I am interested in the design and I want to see more. Do you have any photos from the early stages of the build when the foundation and columns were in place and showing the roof structure being erected? These guys really built that house quick. Great thread and story! __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. If you take the time to do the job right the first time you won't need to "find" the time to go back a second time HINO

28-05-2008, 08:03 PM	#36 (permalink)
tex Bangkok Last Online: 17-11-2008 06:01 PM Join Date: May 2008 Location: surin Posts: 2	builders contact details pls Hi Sabang great thread on your house i wish you all the best in your new home..to quote your earlier message Incidentally, if anyone would like to contact the Builders, just PM me. You'll need a Thai speaker though- they don't speak english. They do work throughout Isaan & surrounds. No guarantees of course, but i'm well pleased with them.[/quote] planning to build in surin at the end of the year..would appreciate builders contact details asap...Tex <tex[at]loxinfo.co.th> Last edited by tex : 28-05-2008 at 08:18 PM.

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26-05-2008, 07:48 PM	#22 (permalink)
davearn Elite Member Last Online: Today 04:08 AM Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 1,515	Great stuff Sabang. Living the dream, mate.

26-05-2008, 08:10 PM	#23 (permalink)
sabang Watching the Wheels Last Online: Today 10:41 AM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: east of Pattaya Posts: 8,474	HB's query got me thinking of one more thing- yes, the house is earthed. Or so I am told, but don't expect me to fly a kite from there during a lightning storm. There is a difference between the original 800K quote, and the 900k we finally agreed upon that should be explained- Better tiles, floors, patio & bathrooms (the original patio tiles were quadraplegia guaranteed) Hot water heater for showers bigger water tank Isaan patio/ Thai kitchen & laundry (14.5K) Western kitchen island back of house guttering, for rainwater capture Better toilets better sinks Mirror sliding doors on bedroom BIR's Roof insulation (31K) Roof fans in the L shaped living area

26-05-2008, 08:21 PM	#24 (permalink)
Ciaphas Koh Samui Last Online: 24-11-2008 04:51 AM Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 51	Great thread, Great looking house. There was a house built around the corner from me of a similar size for 1.5m looks like a good price for yours.

26-05-2008, 09:27 PM	#25 (permalink)
jaiyenyen Kanchanaburi Last Online: Yesterday 07:08 PM Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 180	Great looking house, for a bargain price I reckon, well done. I love the photo of your MIL, she must feel very proud. One thing I would like to know, do you stand outside the cage and throw peanuts at her? lol.

26-05-2008, 09:36 PM	#26 (permalink)
sabang Watching the Wheels Last Online: Today 10:41 AM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: east of Pattaya Posts: 8,474	^ Nope. I stand outside the cage and she throws peanuts at me.

27-05-2008, 02:30 PM	#28 (permalink)
sabang Watching the Wheels Last Online: Today 10:41 AM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: east of Pattaya Posts: 8,474	The size of the interior is 144 sqm hino. No photoes of the roof structure I'm afraid- you've got the structural poles in this thread, there is a shot of some scaffolding being erected for the roof structure, but that won't help you much. We were only there sporadically during the building- local family were there checking it more. My wife is trying to see if she can find the plans, if so I'll scan them- the website I've long forgotten. We just printed out a few, then settled on the one we liked with a couple of alterations. They're quite easy to find actually- just google developers like SP or Greenfield Villa's, or look up largish building companies. Incidentally, if anyone would like to contact the Builders, just PM me. You'll need a Thai speaker though- they don't speak english. They do work throughout Isaan & surrounds. No guarantees of course, but i'm well pleased with them.

27-05-2008, 02:42 PM	#29 (permalink)
Butterfly Suspended Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 11,894	you did well sabang, now tell us about your place in Pattaya

27-05-2008, 10:39 PM	#30 (permalink)
mikenot Wat Arun Last Online: 30-11-2008 08:02 PM Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Australia Posts: 37	"a village about 30 km outside of Ubon Ratchathani" Which way from Ubon ? My GF is from Muang Samsip, about 30 kms north along route 212. Father wants me to build a house on the farm, just outside of town.

27-05-2008, 11:59 PM	#31 (permalink)
astasinim Small Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Yorkshire Posts: 1,207	Great thread Sabang. Very informative.

28-05-2008, 09:43 AM	#33 (permalink)
Khun Custard Udon Thani Last Online: 28-11-2008 07:41 AM Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Not where I want to be Posts: 140	Congratulations Sabang Your a winner all round with the house and the MIL !! I was interested in your comment: "The ultimate owner will not go there anymore, nobody wants to know the place because it is cursed or haunted" Seems a lot of this mysticism once you get Upcountry - anyone know of incidents that have occurred with these types of properties that are cursed?? My biggest point of frustration upcountry that just about every block of land we have looked at that has a great location and panoramic views has a grave on it!!!!! According to the wife and MIL, to build anywhere in eye sight of tomb stone is a big no no!! Seems the Upcountry dearly departed have the premium land market sewn up!!

28-05-2008, 09:48 AM	#34 (permalink)
sabang Watching the Wheels Last Online: Today 10:41 AM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: east of Pattaya Posts: 8,474	^ Yes, they are exceedingly superstitious. To me it's just an opportunity to buy cheap land. Bulldosz the bloody things and presto- no more view of a grave.

29-05-2008, 08:58 AM	#37 (permalink)
sabang Watching the Wheels Last Online: Today 10:41 AM Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: east of Pattaya Posts: 8,474	^ A pleasure Tex. It will be with you shortly. Best of luck with the new love nest.

04-06-2008, 03:58 AM	#38 (permalink)
jte Karon Beach Last Online: 07-06-2008 05:01 AM Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Florida/Nakonsawan Posts: 4	Thanks for the info, your place looks great! I really like the cage . I too would like to see the plans (with 3 bedrooms) My wife is going to Thailand in September to build a house and we are looking for plans now. Thank-you Jim

09-06-2008, 12:37 AM	#39 (permalink)
sunsetter Elite Member Last Online: Today 04:12 AM Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: londonthani Posts: 1,284	good job sabang, looks nice great place, great thread green on its way could i get the number too please mate?

09-06-2008, 06:21 AM	#40 (permalink)
eric the viking Pattaya Last Online: 15-08-2008 07:44 AM Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 7	Wow i really do like your house, i would show the wife but she would be then on the phone to MIL and next thing you know it would be a done deal and heaven help me then , But i also would be interested to see the plans etc .

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