Thread: current construction cost in thailand

Originally Posted by lom

4,500baht per sqm could maybe make you an average Thai home, though I doubt it.
Double that and you'll get an average western home.

Way out of date now and even then that was very low end poor quality.

Construction costs in Thailand are now in 2009 more in the region of 15,000 (reasonable)-30,000 (good quality with some good specs) for a decent quality, good standard finish of house complete with kitchens bathrooms, air cons, tiles and good quality products.

8,500-10,000 will get the lowest quality and lowest standard. Luxury would be 25,000 upwards. But all depends on the house and what you chose to put in it and materials to use. Also what you are prepared to accept as finish and what you include.

You can not generalise in construction on price without specific knowledge of architects drawings, materials used, finish products and specs. Impossible. Each house is different.

Yes if you have built homes before and been in construction try to build one yourself with a team of people who don't speak a word of the same language. Nightmare waiting to happen. But anyone who has a decent career or has made a good life for themselves my advice is pay a bit more and get a good job done by a professional company. The low end is not good here. Full of horror stories and problems. 30 years has taught me something.

A very common and bad mistake is for people to quote costs per sqm metre or average costs. Been in construction 30 years and worked on billion dollar projects in Dubai, built small 2 bedroom bunaglows in Thailand, luxury developments in Phuket and built homes in the UK for 15 years and it is impossible to guage construction costs without full finished architects construction drawings and a full understanding of the specifications/finish. Any experienced construction guy will know this.

My advice is speak to a professional company and save yourself a lot of wasted money, bad quality and problems. I would never build a home here in Thailand without the help of a proper limited company with experience, an office, a track record and a guy who has been in the construction business for at least 15 years. Go with a proper company and save yourself all the heartache and miserable problems that do occur here by going the cheap route. I would not wish it upon anyone. It's probably the best bit of advice I can give and it could save you alot of trouble and wasted money. A home is a big expense so don't risk it with inexperienced people who are just doing it for a quick buck. Go to a professional construction company. Good luck.