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    Some people date for 10 years,get married,then get divorced.Some marry their childhood sweethearts and live happily ever after. Then there's everything in between. No guarantees in life. I've been living in the US 59 years, time for a change. Thailand has a lot of what I like, although I would miss some things, but you can't be everywhere.

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    Look mate,

    Just build the fookin house will you.

    You could also do a house building picture thread at the same time.

    No coont does picture threads any more, we need one.

    Thanks.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fredwiggy View Post
    Married in September,been back again November,going back February. We will build on her property there that she inherited from her mom after she was married, so that eliminates the need to look for a property. Family loves me,I love them. We love each other and miss each other very much. Taking a risk,just like everyone else on this site has. Thanks Jimbobs, you're one that gets it.
    Now, is the mother dead, or did she give the land as a wedding present, is the land crown farm land.
    Does you new wife, have brothers or sisters, who would have a claim on the land, you are in a mine field, don't throw your money away on no problem answers.

    As to taking a risk, I took a big one, it's worked out OK, but you have got to have your eyes wide open. Your wife may be good as gold, but her outlaws may not.

    I'm a 2 hours drive from you, welcome to pop over for a night and I can give you a reality check.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fredwiggy
    Anyone who might know a builder or two in Sisaket province?
    I do by way of a few builders I know in Roiet. The good builders all know each other.
    Quote Originally Posted by fredwiggy
    In a year or two
    Planning ahead is good but 2 years is too far ahead. Builders will come and go and building costs will go up. Get your house sold then put together a general plan of what you want built. Only then will you be able too get a general idea of cost from a builder.

    No need to rush. The land will be there in 2 years unless lost to mafia lenders because loan on property cannot be repaid. Happens everyday out here in the sticks.

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    As James said
    And norton but the mafia shite
    Don't be a casualty of love
    No one can tell you mate it your 59
    You can rent for 6000b a month a nice gaf
    My wife would not have got a carrot only the kids where born
    Look at what happens to nice guys
    I own nothing in Thailand my wife and kids do

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    He's 59 for goodness sake. Let him do what he wishes. It's his life . It's his money.

    Like Terry , I'm looking forward to another house-building thread.

    Then again , FW must await the proceeds from the sale of his house in US...that is two years in the future.

    My only two satang is for him to spend a few months living in Sisaket before commencing a build.

    FW re: a reliable builder - when you've got an idea as to what your approximate budget is , that's the time to look for a builder to suit your needs and specs.

    There are fantastic builder that touch THB 10 Million plus and won't put a crew on THB 10 Million minus.

    The THB 1 - 3 Million are always available to be found in local areas.
    FW , while you're living in Sisaket for 90 days once you've sold your home in the States just visit some building sites with your wife and inquire with the builders on site.

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    Once these guys crack on to the fact that they own shit when building on their bints land all is good.

    It's only a problem when they actually think they own something.

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    Quote Originally Posted by PeeCoffee
    My only two satang is for him to spend a few months living in Sisaket before commencing a build.
    Yup 6 months in such a remote hot mozzie infested area should throw a different light on it ,, if it don't all well and good go ahead and build , if you ( really ) want to live in such a place

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    Don't get mozzies in the sticks
    You get bugs

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    Moving to rural Thailand can be very isolating. The local dialect is very different to that in BKK or CNX.
    The number of expats are few & far between.
    How are you going to occupy your time?

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    Quote Originally Posted by terry57 View Post
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    Look mate,

    Just build the fookin house will you.

    You could also do a house building picture thread at the same time.

    No coont does picture threads any more, we need one.

    Thanks.
    Love your style terry

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimbobs
    Don't get mozzies in the sticks
    You get bugs
    You obviously aint spent enough time there ,, we get plagued by both

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    Thanks for all the advice. I do have some time to think before I move there. I know it's out in the sticks but after living in the rat race for so long (yes,I might miss a few things), it's time for a change. I can always take a train or bus to the beaches or wherever. The one advantage I do see is her having her own land (in the family for a long time), and not having to buy a house on land none of us own. And I do swee the bug problem but it;s just as bad here in Texas.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fredwiggy View Post
    Thanks for all the advice. I do have some time to think before I move there. I know it's out in the sticks but after living in the rat race for so long (yes,I might miss a few things), it's time for a change. I can always take a train or bus to the beaches or wherever. The one advantage I do see is her having her own land (in the family for a long time), and not having to buy a house on land none of us own. And I do swee the bug problem but it;s just as bad here in Texas.
    Go for it, follow your heart, just keep your wits about you, building a house in the sticks, outside a town, or a village, can end up a place where chickens and rats live, not people.

    Want to take care of your wife, long term, better to buy land and build where it's legal and retains some value.

    General rule, build on farm land, without planning permission, lands worth less then bare land.

    Town and village land, where you can legally build, will grow in value and secure your wife's future, better to buy and pay a bit more for her then, very expensive chicken coop.

    PS you haven't seen bugs until you live in the tropics, lizards all over the walls, they keep the bugs down, but sometimes, doors closed, lights out, the air can be alive.

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    Quote Originally Posted by nigelandjan View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by jimbobs
    Don't get mozzies in the sticks
    You get bugs
    You obviously aint spent enough time there ,, we get plagued by both
    I get bitten in the cities alot
    I never get bitten at home
    There's no mozzies in the country I regularly get stinking drunk and fall asleep outside
    Ant bites yes never mozzies
    I've spent nearly 8 years here owned a bar, been locked up here, been married here,git 2 kids here,built a house here.
    I know it a bit mate

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    Quote Originally Posted by jimbobs View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by nigelandjan View Post
    Quote Originally Posted by jimbobs
    Don't get mozzies in the sticks
    You get bugs
    You obviously aint spent enough time there ,, we get plagued by both
    I get bitten in the cities alot
    I never get bitten at home
    There's no mozzies in the country I regularly get stinking drunk and fall asleep outside
    Ant bites yes never mozzies
    I've spent nearly 8 years here owned a bar, been locked up here, been married here,git 2 kids here,built a house here.
    I know it a bit mate
    From your posts yesterday, I thought you were in Liverpool!

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    I am mate I have just noticed I am saying here
    Been on the ale for 2 days .I'm a bit fucked

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    Go crazy and enjoy.

    Be sure you have a parachute. There's a possibility you may not need it but it is highly likely you will at some stage.

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    Fuckin ell jim, you've changed your tune, been on the piss again?

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    I'm a binge drinker bld the house has been chocker and I can't face sobering up yet
    The neighbours hate me and I have a lot to answer to
    So fuck it it's Christmas

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    Fair enough jimbo but.

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    Still on it
    But what mate

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    A lot of guys on here are fully familiar with the picture.

    Some, like to simply travel, and see a lot,
    it educates them, they don't get involved.

    Others become involved, it can work out alright for them.

    Sometimes perfectly so.

    However, the larger percentage experience existence as a walking
    'Cash Point'

    Eventually it hurts, there can be serious repercussions when it hurts!

    Also, you are alone!

    It's simply worth thinking about before committing too much.
    All the women take their blouses off
    And the men all dance on the polka dots
    It's closing time !

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    Anyone know any builders in Sisaket near Kantharalak? I'd like to talk to a few when I'm there. After living near New York City for 29 years and San Antonio the last 28, I think the country will be right up my alley. Working at the farm,teaching english maybe ,internet work,fishing,eating,spending time with my wife and new family. I think it's my destiny.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fredwiggy View Post
    Anyone know any builders in Sisaket near Kantharalak? I'd like to talk to a few when I'm there. After living near New York City for 29 years and San Antonio the last 28, I think the country will be right up my alley. Working at the farm,teaching english maybe ,internet work,fishing,eating,spending time with my wife and new family. I think it's my destiny.
    One thing is for certain, you will be "spending" plenty of time with your new family

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