Thread: Building a new house in Nongkhai

We are going to start building our new house in Nongkhai, 2 storey, living area 126 sq.m., large terrace on the 2nd floor.

We have been quoted 9,000 Baht / sq.m. (materials + labor).

But we want to separate the cost of materials from the cost of labor because we are going to buy all the construction materials on our own.

Any advice will be appreciated.

By the way, what is the cost of materials estimate and what is the best way to do it?

Originally Posted by Khunchai

We are going to start building our new house in Nongkhai, 2 storey, living area 126 sq.m., large terrace on the 2nd floor.

We have been quoted 9,000 Baht / sq.m. (materials + labor).

But we want to separate the cost of materials from the cost of labor because we are going to buy all the construction materials on our own.

Any advice will be appreciated.

By the way, what is the cost of materials estimate and what is the best way to do it?

Check out this website: Estimated House Construction Cost in Thailand

My understanding is that this price is for Bangkok.

For a 2 storey cement house the labor only cost in Bangkok is THB 4,500 – 5,000 Baht per square meter according to the above article.

In Nongkhai and Udon Thani the labour only cost is probably 30%-40% lower, that is about THB 3,000 - 3,500 per square meter.

Please correct me if I am wrong...

Sorry Khunchai can not help, just dropped in to say hi, welcome to TD

Originally Posted by Ratchaburi

Sorry Khunchai can not help, just dropped in to say hi, welcome to TD

Thank you Ratchaburi!

9,000 baht a square meter labour and materials is an impossible quotation for something decent.

Not being funny mate but separate the costs and be careful with your progress payments as I suspect they will do a runner when they realize they are going to come apart cost wise. It's happened to me before........Cvnts.

Good luck.