Finding and Building a Residence for Mr and Mrs MTSINTERNATIONAL

[Loy Toy]

Sea Traveller, and his lovely wife invited my wife and I for a barbeque/ long happy hour session last night and I must say his property is every bit as nice as how it is presented on this great informative thread.

I was particularly impressed with the finishing, general layout including the entertainment area and pool and particularly the salt water chlorinator set-up.

With regard to the hospitality afforded us I have never seen so much food including 5 different types of Som Tam (which my wife appreciated) and the company (other guests) all seemed to be lovely people (including a.boozer) who seemed to have recovered from his problems with alcohol consumption.

Again, thank you S.T and wife for your kind hospitality!

[Loy Toy]

Oh I also forgot to mention it was nice to meet another 4 members of Teakdoor!

[SEA Traveler]

Sea Traveller, and his lovely wife invited my wife and I for a barbeque/ long happy hour session last night and I must say his property is every bit as nice as how it is presented on this great informative thread.

I was particularly impressed with the finishing, general layout including the entertainment area and pool and particularly the salt water chlorinator set-up.

With regard to the hospitality afforded us I have never seen so much food including 5 different types of Som Tam (which my wife appreciated) and the company (other guests) all seemed to be lovely people (including a.boozer) who seemed to have recovered from his problems with alcohol consumption.

Again, thank you S.T and wife for your kind hospitality!

Great to finally meet you and spouse as well Loy Toy. Wifey and I appreciate your kind comments regarding the house and the long overdue get together. It was out pleasure and just enjoyed the fact that our friends all had a good time. We will be doing it again sometime soon I'm sure. Ciao for now my friend! I'm still playing host to my visiting friends from the States so will get with you in a day or so to catch up.

[HermantheGerman]

When I started to read this thread I had my doubts and thought "Oh Oh, I hope all goes wel
l !"

Nice to see that you are “LIVING THE DREAM” (two thumbs up)

Good Luck !

[Loy Toy]

^ A perfect example of a well laid out plan coming too life and the property is a credit to both ST and his lovely wife.

Would render the sceptics like Smeg with a huge foot in his mouth.

[SEA Traveler]

When I started to read this thread I had my doubts and thought "Oh Oh, I hope all goes wel
l !"

Nice to see that you are “LIVING THE DREAM” (two thumbs up)

Good Luck !

Development of a good working relationship with the contractor, establishing a realistic time line, and good sound upfront planning all assisted with limiting the risk and bringing to furition this successaful project. That isn't to say that even with these elements things could not go wrong because Murphy is always just around the corner..... Yes, we are living the dream and enjoying at this point in our lives. Thanks for the complementary comments Herman the German.

[SEA Traveler]

^ A perfect example of a well laid out plan coming too life and the property is a credit to both ST and his lovely wife.

Would render the sceptics like Smeg with a huge foot in his mouth.

Thanks LT! With this experience under the belt, I'm considering taking on another project. Still need to think the concepts and finances through.

[Stinky]

Still need to think the concepts and finances through.

Today is the first time I've looked through your thread and I must say it's a cracking home that you have built yourself S T.
You must be very proud to have built such a good looking place for you and your missus.
It looks bloody wonderful, well done

[a. boozer]

Sea Traveller, and his lovely wife invited my wife and I for a barbeque/ long happy hour session last night and I must say his property is every bit as nice as how it is presented on this great informative thread.

I was particularly impressed with the finishing, general layout including the entertainment area and pool and particularly the salt water chlorinator set-up.

With regard to the hospitality afforded us I have never seen so much food including 5 different types of Som Tam (which my wife appreciated) and the company (other guests) all seemed to be lovely people .

Again, thank you S.T and wife for your kind hospitality!

Yes, it was a most pleasant evening at SEA Travellers home, and indeed good to meet some other members of TD (I hope that contacts made won't be lost). Many thanks SEA Traveller and wife.
Sad to note though, that on returning home after such an enjoyable time, that one of the guests had been burgled. I won't mention this TD members name, but he has the sympathy of my wife and self!

[Loy Toy]

Sad to note though, that on returning home after such an enjoyable time, that one of the guests had been burgled. I won't mention this TD members name, but he has the sympathy of my wife and self!

I am so sorry to hear of this mate and please pass on my best thoughts to him.

That's the problem when you live in such a small secluded estate and that is that everyone knows where you are at any given time and thats when these bastards strike (when they know exactly where you are).

[SEA Traveler]

Still need to think the concepts and finances through.

Today is the first time I've looked through your thread and I must say it's a cracking home that you have built yourself S T.
You must be very proud to have built such a good looking place for you and your missus.
It looks bloody wonderful, well done

Complementary comments appreciated Sdigit.

[SEA Traveler]

Sad to note though, that on returning home after such an enjoyable time, that one of the guests had been burgled. I won't mention this TD members name, but he has the sympathy of my wife and self!

I am so sorry to hear of this mate and please pass on my best thoughts to him.

That's the problem when you live in such a small secluded estate and that is that everyone knows where you are at any given time and thats when these bastards strike (when they know exactly where you are).

yes and unfortunately true but in this case small and seclusion was not the case. the risks are high and often in the case of when guards are depended on to do their job, they are either a part of the problem. best not to have valuables left behind.

[Norton]

Have watched the thread from the beginning. You have accomplished exactly what you set out to do as explained in the OP. Having the vision and more importantly the plan and attention to detail you and your wife clearly exercised to build your "perfect" retirement place has resulted in a fantastic house.

Brilliant thread, great result. Kudos to you and a big well done to your wife. I know you needed her strong support to pull it off.

[SEA Traveler]

Have watched the thread from the beginning. You have accomplished exactly what you set out to do as explained in the OP. Having the vision and more importantly the plan and attention to detail you and your wife clearly exercised to build your "perfect" retirement place has resulted in a fantastic house.

Brilliant thread, great result. Kudos to you and a big well done to your wife. I know you needed her strong support to pull it off.

much appreciated Norton. Sounds like a guy who has "been there and done that".

[Norton]

Sounds like a guy who has "been there and done that".

Phuket, Chaam and Roiet. Still have a lot to learn though.

[a. boozer]

Phuket, Chaam and Roiet. Still have a lot to learn though.

Norton, Not you alone, we all learn something everyday, I would suggest particularly, none more, than those of us that choose to live in LOS!

The day that we stop learning is the day that we die!

[HINO]

Just throw in my two baht here to say kudos to ST as well. Great BBQ and Happy Hour. Nice folks to talk with as well.

You're place is a plan come true. Well done.

[SEA Traveler]

Just throw in my two baht here to say kudos to ST as well. Great BBQ and Happy Hour. Nice folks to talk with as well.

You're place is a plan come true. Well done.

much appreciated Hino my friend! when did you say the cristening at the Hino Ranch was going to be??? anyway, there were plenty of helpful watchful eyes on this project. thanks.

[siam]

Sawasdee Krap,
have just finished flipping through your thread; lots of reading !
Congratulation, am certain that you both are happy and very much enjoy in your "Home Sweet Home"
Very nice job you have done, and thank you for taking time to share with others,
Enjoy your life,
Siam

[SEA Traveler]

Sawasdee Krap,
have just finished flipping through your thread; lots of reading !
Congratulation, am certain that you both are happy and very much enjoy in your "Home Sweet Home"
Very nice job you have done, and thank you for taking time to share with others,
Enjoy your life,
Siam

thanks siam. much appreciated. back at you.

new to the forum I see... have we met?

[siam]

Sawasdee Krap,
have just finished flipping through your thread; lots of reading !
Congratulation, am certain that you both are happy and very much enjoy in your "Home Sweet Home"
Very nice job you have done, and thank you for taking time to share with others,
Enjoy your life,
Siam

thanks siam. much appreciated. back at you.

new to the forum I see... have we met?

Oh no, I don't think we have ever met, yes I am new to forum, in fact I am new to all this virtual world! So, you have adopt our country as home now, wecome.
Siam

[siam]

sorry, I means WELCOME

[nigelandjan]

Fantastic ST we shall be going through with all this soon , allthough on a much smaller scale , I love to go through these posts and learn as much before we take the plunge.
Can I ask one thing ? looking at your kitchen ( and I have built and installed 6 myself ) do you and your wife have lumps out your foreheads now after cooking at that hob ?? Even making allowances for the Thais lack of height I guess even a Thai would have to limbo under that cooker hood ,,, that is so dangerous at that height , IMHO in reallity the hood should have been at least 2 feet higher .
Anyway enjoy your palace ,,,,,,,, if I can ever get the hang of this picture posting thingy I am sure everyone,s gonna have a larf at my cock ups and tears along the way ,cheers

[SEA Traveler]

Can I ask one thing ? looking at your kitchen ( and I have built and installed 6 myself ) do you and your wife have lumps out your foreheads now after cooking at that hob ?? Even making allowances for the Thais lack of height I guess even a Thai would have to limbo under that cooker hood ,,, that is so dangerous at that height , IMHO in reallity the hood should have been at least 2 feet higher .

555 .

No bumps on the forehead. the exhaust fan hood is actually about to get them from the stove exhaust hood would 4" or 10mm in from the outer edge of the counter top. I've done plenty of stove top cooking and not once hit my head on the exhaust fan hood. to do so, I'h almost have to make a conscious effort to do so. I actually went to the stove and stood in front of it and really would have found it difficult to hit my forehead on the exhaust, unless that is I wanted to get my face in the frying pan and then, and only then would have had to make a conscious effort to avoid the exhaust fan hood. otherwise, no worries. appreciate your concern though.

one thing I would have done differently though is to have lowered the shelving above the counter tops. the counter tops are 35" or about 90mm from the floor and the bottom of the shelves are abot 26" or 66mm above the counter top. that makes it a little high for the average Thai woman. We manage though so no worries.

[nigelandjan]

are 35" or about 90mm from the floor and the bottom of the shelves are abot 26" or 66mm above the counter top.

Well pics can be a bit decieving mate ,, looking from where I am the hood looks about eye height ,, anyway glad its all worked out for you.
The only reason I spotted it was because when I got divorced I moved into a rented bungalow for a while and yes the cooker hood was level with the base of the top units ,, resulting in me keeping a box of plasters in the ajacent cupboards ,, where we live now I have fitted a new kitchen in here and have a glass / stainless hood over the hob , think I tried it 3 times before I actually fixed it to the wall to make sure 100% I wasnt gonna clatter into the bloody thing , allthough I still aproach with some intrepidation . all the best mate