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TexasRanger · 03-07-2009, 08:09 PM

The structure isn't the pricey bit as stated, if you had the Thai style roofing materials etc and basic construction it should be very possible. My place was only 1.6 Mil for 3 beds with Cpac roofing, an extra outdoor kitchen fitted on, all western style furnishings complete with water pumps/heaters and AC in 4 rooms and fully insulated. I think you could manage it.

Norton · 03-07-2009, 08:21 PM

Sounds nice. Got any pics.

Bangyai · 03-07-2009, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Panda

If I was going to build a small 1 bedroom bungalow I would base it on the maximum 4 meter spacings for the supporting piers in order to get maximum floor space for cost. One 4x4 bedroom. One 4x4 living area. And 2, 4x4 blocks out the back comprising kitchen, bathroom and toilet, with a little room left over for a nice semi open sit down patio area. Total living area under roof 64 sq meters less the space taken up by walls.

I'd be inclined to agree with this idea as its along the lines I was thinking. I have seen a plan along these lines ( sort of ) which is in my gallery ( Bangyai ) but I can't seem to paste it on this thread. Its supposed to be ' mediteranean style ' but I think it could be altered and still come within budget. The tower foyer is optional.

Bangyai · 03-07-2009, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Norton

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Originally Posted by Panda

I am sure Thais build these kinds of dwellings all the time for well under the 400k mark. But when you start adding in some western fit out trimmings like a decent kitchen, metal window frames, hot water, ceiling fans etc.. , I doubt you would get much change out of 6 to 700k by the time the job was finished.

About right.

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Originally Posted by ChiangMai noon

labour =126,000 materials around 400,000 give or take.

CMN built quite a cozy house for about 700k. 3 bedroom, I believe.

http://teakdoor.com/building-in-thai...new-house.html (The construction of my new house..)

Thanks for the link. Interesting reading .

jandajoy · 03-07-2009, 10:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Bangyai

CMN built quite a cozy house for about 700k. 3 bedroom, I believe. http://teakdoor.com/building-in-thai...new-house.html (The construction of my new house..) Thanks for the link. Interesting reading .

He did good.

I really like the idea of open, pole home type design though. But can it be done?

Bangyai · 03-07-2009, 10:37 PM

Ah...here we go :

Norton · 03-07-2009, 10:41 PM

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Originally Posted by jandajoy

But can it be done?

No problem. Tell me what size (m/sq) you want and will sketch something out for you. Need pics of property.

jandajoy · 03-07-2009, 10:43 PM

Serious ?

Norton · 03-07-2009, 10:53 PM

^As a heat attack.

TexasRanger · 03-07-2009, 11:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Norton

Sounds nice. Got any pics.

Yeah, loads but I don't see how to post a link here, maybe it is because I am new? Or just stoopid......

Norton · 03-07-2009, 11:07 PM

Think you need 100 posts. A bit to go yet.

TexasRanger · 03-07-2009, 11:11 PM

Well that's handy...... Not !

Norton · 03-07-2009, 11:18 PM

Agree. Not good for us normal folks. Think it's there to prevent spamers from jumping into the forum and posting links to businesses and the like.

TexasRanger · 03-07-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Norton

Agree. Not good for us normal folks. Think it's there to prevent spamers from jumping into the forum and posting links to businesses and the like.

Maybe try pasting this into the address bar.....
Picasa Web Albums - Bangkok Jack - Bahn

Norton · 03-07-2009, 11:28 PM

Norton · 03-07-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasRanger

Maybe try pasting this into the address bar.....

OK. See your prob. Go to your link, click on the pic you want. Then right click on the pic, "copy image location".

In the quote box, click

, then paste.

Bangyai · 03-07-2009, 11:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Norton

Nice looking house but bloody hell....I bet the garden wall cost a murder !

Bangyai · 03-07-2009, 11:37 PM

^^^^^^^^^

Ah...got it somehow. These are the floorplans to the above house....just a basic rectangle with a tower stuck on the front. I guess you can size the rectangle to suit and build the gazebo later if cash is tight

TexasRanger · 03-07-2009, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Bangyai

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Originally Posted by Norton

Nice looking house but bloody hell....I bet the garden wall cost a murder !

Cheers, here is the finished wall (finished 2 weeks ago)
Picasa Web Albums - Bangkok Jack - June Gates
Wall price approx 120,000
Gates and railings 145,000

Now I have to go back to work to get some more money.....

Norton · 03-07-2009, 11:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TexasRanger

Well that's handy...... Not !

Sorry. My mistake. One only need 10 posts to post links/pics.

100 posts to get into member only forum.

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03-07-2009, 08:09 PM	#21 (permalink)
TexasRanger Koh Samui Last Online: 26-08-2009 02:53 PM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangkok and Issan Posts: 52	The structure isn't the pricey bit as stated, if you had the Thai style roofing materials etc and basic construction it should be very possible. My place was only 1.6 Mil for 3 beds with Cpac roofing, an extra outdoor kitchen fitted on, all western style furnishings complete with water pumps/heaters and AC in 4 rooms and fully insulated. I think you could manage it.

03-07-2009, 08:21 PM	#22 (permalink)
Norton Days Work Done! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roiet Posts: 11,401	Sounds nice. Got any pics.

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jandajoy Thailand Travel Forum Last Online: Today 07:28 AM Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: out bush Chiang Rai way Posts: 14,000	Serious ?

03-07-2009, 10:53 PM	#29 (permalink)
Norton Days Work Done! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roiet Posts: 11,401	^As a heat attack.

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Norton Days Work Done! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roiet Posts: 11,401	Think you need 100 posts. A bit to go yet.

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TexasRanger Koh Samui Last Online: 26-08-2009 02:53 PM Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Bangkok and Issan Posts: 52	Well that's handy...... Not !

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Norton Days Work Done! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Roiet Posts: 11,401	Agree. Not good for us normal folks. Think it's there to prevent spamers from jumping into the forum and posting links to businesses and the like.

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