Thread: BD dream getting there

I'm liking the spirit houses, they're also in wood!
Looks great.

Originally Posted by bankao dreamer

I wanted my fence to be straight and inch perfect but working in 30+ degree heat I quickly came to the conclusion feck it thats close enough.

Strewth BD, looks and sounds like you've pretty quickly gone native...

Great build by the way. Thanks for all the updates.

Fantastic build, always amazes me what the members build out in the sticks.

Brilliant mate.

Where's the "This is such an awesome build and I'm so jealous" button on this forum?

Looks really good. When's the AC get installed?

Looks great BD glad your not too hot in there mate.

I've just looked at you're shitter, you do not have a hot water System connected to the Shower.

Why not ? Must be times you want warm water.

^4.5kw shower units do the job nicely, cheap too (buy a Panaonic/National...).

I didn't realize you were gonna and brick and concrete so much in - kinda losing it's sparkle for me now. More functional though...

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Yes, those instantaneous hot water system's are worth sweet fuk all.

Can not think of a reason why a falang would not have one ???

^I'm not having hot water in my Thai house - the idea of a Thai planning it then getting the plumbing right is just too far fetched... I'll just buy a shower unit for about 5,000 baht.

I didn't realize you were gonna and brick and concrete so much in - kinda losing it's sparkle for me now. More functional though...


We havn't blocked that much. The house is situated in the top right corner of the land to get the photos showing the block work I had to go into next doors field. The photos are deceiving we still have lots of usable space underneath the house and the view from the front and Sala side still show a traditional style house.
Three photos which hopefully will show what I mean.







There is no hot water on the downstairs shower, the water can be chilly in the morning but is warm in the evening. The downstairs bathroom is basically a toilet for people to use rather than them going upstairs to our nice one.
The upstairs bathroom will have a quality shower when its finished. I have already bought a rain shower to go in there.

Yeah, those pictures show it better, thanks. Looks very nice too. &, It's clearly becoming functional too, very nice, all coming together. Very good thread...

Plenty of space too.

Some great spots to site the machine gun.

Thanks Betty glad you like it.

Thing is BD at the end of the day mate if you and yours are happy there who gives a toss.

I know our build will make a lot turn up they're noses but we're happy and it's horses for courses

Thanks Nige I couldn't have put it any better

Been a bit busy lately but here are a few photos.
The block work has been rendered and the electricians have started the wiring.
The downstairs bathroom is complete apart from a coat of emulsion. The kitchen is nearly finished and the upstairs toilet is getting there. I will photograph these when complete.

The concrete pad being levelled after the cock up with the CPAC lorry.





Next the Sanlang coating going on, I went for this finish rather than tiles because of its excellent anti slip properties.



The roof is being extended over the rear balcony.

Absolutely fantastic.

Just found this thread. Amazing house, well done!!

Originally Posted by charleyboy

Absolutely fantastic.

Yes it is.

I just don't have the vision that the OP had/has; wish I did. Great house.

^^^^
Thanks Betty it was more luck than vision, we changed from the original idea ( as explained at the start of the thread ) as soon as we started and made it up as we went along. Fortunately it is turning out ok, I don't think we could have planned it any better a nice blend of traditional and practical.

Real interesting, great looking place.
The best of luck to you and family.

The reason I have been busy the last few days.

Our little project at the front of our land. The masked fencer (me) has planted these posts for our road side restaurant/bar/shop type thingy. Apart from traditional Thai fare the wife is interested in doing traditional Sunday roasts to order. She perfected the art during our time in Blighty so if anyone is interested let me know and directions will be forthcoming. More photos will follow as I progress.

BD have been able to keep it under the nueng laan baht mark?...

Will you have that up and running before March BKKD? If so well stop by for dinner.