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    Ok, this is one of the tipis lying on my bedroom floor. I haven't unfolded it much - just checking that it looks OK.

    The main material is a tan colour, (I had the option of white but guessed that white would soon turn to dirty white).

    The blue and yellow colour are patterns at the tipi apex (top) and bottom edges.

    You can see the Ramakien silhouette, which has been painted on one side of the door opening - there is another figure on the other side of the door.

    The build quality of this tipi looks very good - I'm very happy so far.

    The first step is to purchase and erect the 15 poles that the tipi canvas will be wrapped around.

    My initial plan was to use 6 metre lengths of bamboo pole, at 35 baht each

    But I then thought that perhaps steel tubing might be a better option, since it could be painted a brownish colour, is strong, and obviously would not rot.

    I asked the manufacturers about this idea, but for a technical reason, they advised against it. (The technical reason being that the steel pipe would be too smooth, and the poles could slip in high winds, inside the rope knot at the apex where all the poles are connected). Using wooden or bamboo poles, there are knots and bumps in the wood, which help the rope knot keep a firm grip on the poles.

    So I am back to using bamboo poles.

    As for the risk of the poles being eaten by termites and wood-boring wasps, most of the length of each pole will not be exposed to the elements, being inside the tipi.

    The base of each pole will sit in a rubber 'boot', to prevent rising damp etc.

    So only the top of the poles above the tipi material will be exposed to the elements. My plan, after treating the poles prior to assembly, is to fully assemble the poles and tipi, and then install a mosquito netting 'hat' over the exposed bamboo poles at the top.

    That netting will stop termites and wasps, and should be all but invisible. (I will also place a similar net over the smoke exit).

    BTW, even if rain enters the smoke hole, such is my room layout, that the water will fall inside the bathroom area, onto the shower tray, and not onto the guests, (unless they are actually taking a 'rain shower' in the bathroom...)

    Finally, bear in mind that a tipi is considered to be a transportable home, so nothing is permanently attached to the bamboo poles. If I do need to replace a pole, I simply slip off the canvas and replace the pole ==> perhaps half a day's work to do the work carefully.

    So next, where to find Borax-treated bamboo poles???

    Do any TD members know where in Thailand I can buy treated bamboo poles? My local guys only sell 'raw' poles.

    I'm happy to drive anywhere in the country to buy decent poles - I fancy a car trip for a few days and my Vigo can handle 6-metre poles OK.
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    ^ Bambooroo does treatment. I don't know where they are but their phone number appears to be a Thai number.

    Bamboo Construction Services

    They can treat poles up to 12 metres long.

    http://www.bambooroo.net/about_bamboo.php


    Edit: they are located in Chiang Mai.

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    Perhaps you will find that bamboo, after treatment, is near as slick as steel, the segment joins may not line up with the loops?
    Any number of ways to make steel non slip in the retaining areas...various tapes, binding with hemp line or rattan, rubber cement,bathroom non slip strips etc...even a self tapping screw with a neat countersink stainless cup washer.??? Just saying..

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    ^^
    An angle grinder applied to tab areas would be quick and easy..add paint...voila?

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    How about some thinned down non-skid boat paint to paint the metal poles with?

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    Tents in the north of Thailand would probably work in the winter/cool season
    In Phuket where it's tropical and humid 12 months of the year I wish Simon
    the best of luck, he is going to need it
    He can always pack them up and try elsewhere if it does not work, like a country
    with a cool temperate climate and expensive accommodation , not cheap like Thailand

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    He's going to have air con and all the mod cons. I don't see this any different from a standard hotel room.

    Just more fun!!

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    Simon ?

    What happened to Simon i miss his updates on his wigwam and quest for a new wife to buy a hotel for ?


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    Maybe he is in love again?

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    No flounced over volunteer tourist police.

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    Betty boo pwned him

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    Would Andrew Ridgeley be the best person to open in a wig
    https://www.yahoo.com/music/bp/andre...3569.html?nf=1

    For a Wig Wham thank you mam launch?

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    Quote Originally Posted by GoldieNonce View Post
    What happened to Simon i miss his updates on his wigwam and quest for a new wife to buy a hotel for ?

    Looks like he's given up.

    https://teakdoor.com/phuket-land-hous...akfast-7m.html

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    ^ well, if he is indeed unwell and selling up then good luck to him, and I wish him well.



    Quote Originally Posted by Dillinger View Post
    Betty boo pwned him
    I did not. He just got overly sensitive on a subject and threw a wobbley. Hopefully, he'll be back before too long and continue his updates and tall stories...
    Last edited by Bettyboo; 30-09-2015 at 09:16 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by palexxxx View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by Simon43 View Post
    Please do a trip report. I'd be interested if the resort is able to provide any extras, such as local squaws for the night...

    OK, you asked for it.

    The reason that the resort is called 'Log of Paradis' is because apart from the teepees they also have accommodation in log cabins (which they also built themselves). So as well as having the resort, they also have a home construction business.

    The room-rate for the log cabins is 1500 baht per night.

    As well as having the teepee village, they also have a log cabin village and various saloons (bar) and on-site restaurant.

    Here are some more pics.

    This might be the reception area.





    One of their log cabin homes





    One of the saloons




    General store.




    and restaurant area.

    Where is the whorehouse.?
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    The airport at Ban Huay Zai in Bokeo has the International Airport Code HOE, could this be a clue.

    As to OP absence get well soon , the purchase of a second tepee may indicate that he is

    TOO TENSE

    Once you remove the need for a fire the upper vent (mozzie entrance ) can be sealed, main problem to glamping in Siam is the pest control, why so many hisos live in aircon, I've seen aircon booths tents at trade fair at Cartay in Andalucia, I guess it'd work at a price. In nice dry Oman there are lux tent Hotels set up for high spenders and stinkong ( rich) Suadis esp when the desert blooms near Salalah and the Frankincense places on Yemen frontier where we spent our honeymoon.
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    I just want the chance to use a bigger porridge bowl.

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    Damn how inconsiderate not updating us on the Gik or quest to find another wife.

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