Scored this forum for the past 6 months at least, have found some excellent information. Thought I am already well informed, so decided to start build a small bungalow - one everything- bedroom, living room, bathroom etc. This is in Loei, some 130km from Udon Thani. Spoke to a few builders for a total package - one in Udon Thani, One in Nong Bua Lamphu, One in Loei - only one responded with a 1.3 million baht package for a simple bungalow, approximate 80sq meter built in. I am not sure if this is a reasonable price and with all the advice from the forum, I want to widen my options a bit. Damn thing is, I can't seem to get people to quote! Spoke to a few "labour Only" camps, and the asking price is an between 150k to 200k; then when I express interest with a group to go ahead, the price goes up by another 20k! How do I go around all these? I have only a floor plan, none architectural as I am told I don't need one (not even a building permit from the Orbortor). I plead with any experts here for some help...I just need a simple one storey bungalow built, I don't mind to spend what needs to be spent in terms of average western standards (no gold taps needed), but I don't want to feel ripped off when the deed is done. I will be forever grateful for any one who can recommend a reliable (and honest?) builder in Loei. I will try to attch my floor plan, but I am having some difficulty to attch this...perhaps I have not contributed in terms of posting. I will try to get around this. Many thanks, chaps!