Thread: Off we go ! Our little home construction in deep Issan

^Unless you sit backwards on the seat...

Originally Posted by helge

Originally Posted by Marmite the Dog

As for my retirement place that I will be building in a few years time: no monks, now outlaws, no spirit house, no Thai traditions and Buddha

And no Midget ?

I took the bait

She'll be there.

I`m curious Nige....everyone keep`s going on about `the thai way` or `TIT or farang not know and I see all the negative comments about thai life from people who live here.
You and the missus live in the UK, how does she feel about that and the `english` way of life?
I`d love to know the thai point of view about living/working in a `western` country.....

Well I wish you all the very best with your daughters Pete , seems a bit extreme leaving the old trouble and strife behind here mate .

I know everyone,s got different circumstances , but it would be impossible for me.

No prob for me, Nig and it makes the whole exercise easier, as my girls get automatic right of entry, she doesn't.

I too will be leaving in June. Looking forward to it. Never to return to this screwed up country.

HI EVERY ONE.. Gotta say this has been a great read. Found it about 2 hours ago.

Nigel, Can i ask how much the total cost was to get to the finished house?

Also Why the super industrial roof.. that looks seriously heavy?

Those blocks look like just what i'm looking for for a similar but slightly smaller build.
Thanks ALLAN

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

Here you are Betts, your gonna have to go some to be at these tile cuts around my tree trunks

Have you checked they didn't just cut the posts and slide the tiles underneath ? seriously though I have just read this thread from start to finish and it is one of the nicest and well made places I have seen . Looking forward to seeing your palace build .

Originally Posted by thaicbr

HI EVERY ONE.. Gotta say this has been a great read. Found it about 2 hours ago.

Nigel, Can i ask how much the total cost was to get to the finished house?

Also Why the super industrial roof.. that looks seriously heavy?

Those blocks look like just what i'm looking for for a similar but slightly smaller build.
Thanks ALLAN

Hi Allan and glad you enjoyed it.

As regards the roof if you want concrete instead of tin you need a good base to sit it on , unless you want a Thai style flexi roof like my Mil has on her new kitchen.

As regards price its best you PM the builder for it as to be fair to him I think he may have either broke even or made a bit of a loss , so it would be better if he gave you an up to date figure.

Ok cool. thanks

Originally Posted by peterpan

There will a clone of this house about 20 Km away, its perfect for my ol lady,

I'm going back to the land of hobbits in few weeks. My daughters are the right age 11 and 10. so they need a decent education and some sanity. I will take my girls and leave my wife here.
Not kidnapping my girls, my wife knows they are going to get a better education so shes all for it.
I was looking over your build and its perfect for her needs and the right costs.

I know this topic has been talked about quite a bit and I am still not convinced my son would have a "better life" by being educated and living in America than in Thailand. The States have more opportunities, but the environment is one of high stress, high cost and very little time for relaxation and family. Everyone knows American will continue to decline unless they find a solution to some of their woes.

Thailand is not perfect by a long shot, but my son has more family here that spend a lot of time with each other enjoying what they have. He will inherit pretty much everything I own since most of my money is now in Thailand. I do still have a residence in America that I will inherit, but I am not sure what I will do with it once my 92 year old mother is gone.

I respect your decision to take your girls to a western environment, but I have not reached the same decision yet for my son.

Really nice thread Nigel and quite entertaining reading about the dealings with your inlaws.

Good luck back in Blighty.

Yes thanyou Terry for that , tbh it has been a bit of entertainment for those who have been along for the ride .

Much like Betty,s and the other kinda non too serious build threads.

In the long run , and I have allready discussed this with my missus ,, ,,, when I am departed I want this place given to my eldest sil to live in as she is disabled and can no longer do stairs.

My missus will be more than taken care of , so she will have no worries.

Sha agrees with me about this and so untill the day cometh we will use it as a comfy place to crash for a while when visiting the area.

At the moment we are taking a lovely break in Penang then a few weeks back in Issan before back home to the Uk , can,t wait now.

^ Oi... How long you there for ?

Ive emailed , PM,D YOU mate , put shouts out on here for you , what else can I do ?


Anyway were at the RAINBOW PARADISE HOTEL NEXT TO THE FLAMINGO MATE

Were here 2 more nights ok ? Room 2209 pucker room

Will not be long befor I am picking you up and back in the real world Nigel & Jan looking forward to seeing you both. Mick & Jean.

Very nice build Nigel.

Nice to see a new method. I went through the thread a bit quickly and I didn't really get how the roof steel ties into the walls. Do you have any photo's of that? I read your description but am having a bit of trouble visualizing it.

Also, I am curious how you tied in the terrace roof to the main roof. Those great bloody trees are certainly strong enough but it looks like the other end of the joists are simply tied into the sofit. I am sure there is something I missed there.

Overall looks great, nice to see a design/build that suits its purpose.