Thread: Photo reporting the build of the house we bought in a walled village complex

I love Thai scaffolding, I admire how they make it, although I would not have the courage to climb it ...

Our Inside / Outside Shower which looked nice on the plans but really we have never used it and it may end up as a laundry room very shortly.


Under the stairs looking out on the carport.

I was very pleased to have taken so many photo's during the house build as they have been very useful when we have needed to drill through somewhere or knock through somewhere (Without cutting through the power supply!).

Originally Posted by sunsetter

its a forum here, right, so i wouldve rather seen this before you posted the add on thread, any reason why? for me its no big deal but can i ask why? its kind of ruined it all for me

Sorry about my following order of posting, and I do agree with you that it's like reading the last paragraph in an Agatha Christie (Although this is really not as exciting as her books!) ...
I purposely have not mentioned the other posting that I have done here on TeakDoor, but there are always some cleaver guys out there! ha, ha!

My actual reason is that I did not know how my postings would be received here on TeakDoor and I had posted the "Extension" first ..

Sorry again ..... Neil

Originally Posted by neilandmeechai

My actual reason is that I did not know how my postings would be received here on TeakDoor and I had posted the "Extension" first ..

your insane mate
thanks great pics, but dont say sorry no need

What province are you in Neil?

About 5 meters above the half landing on the staircase the builder placed a very nice light fitting with five lamps in it. The only problem is that when a lamp goes we have to hire a helicopter to change it !

Originally Posted by The Fresh Prince

So did they have a show home that you could view before buying this or was it from a model?

The site I'm living on is only 50% complete. There was one complete street when we viewed it and now there are about four. It's a pain in the ass with all the dust but there are always guys around to complete the snag list when something new pops up.

Actually I could just go to a house they've just started and take some pics to show how mine started.

Yes there was a Show House (3 I think?), and some very glossy brochures. We had already been looking for something near to Meechai's family (but not too close!), near the city, (but again not too close!) and not too far to the beach (about 15 minute walk).
We missed out on a lot of the dust as we were not always in Thailand during the building process, and when we were there they seemed to have nearly finished.

You should take your camera when you are wandering in your complex, take a snap here and there ... The photo's are always interesting to look back on in years to come.

Thanks for your comments ... Neil

Thanks for taking the time to post. I plan to build in the next few years and always read the building threads and hope to learn from your experiences.
Great photos, keep them coming.

Originally Posted by Aguda

Thanks for taking the time to post. I plan to build in the next few years and always read the building threads and hope to learn from your experiences.
Great photos, keep them coming.

Our "Experiences" have been very good, and very positive but I agree it is always interesting to follow the In's and Out's of others.

Originally Posted by chitown

What province are you in Neil?

Sorry I nearly missed your question ... We are in Chonburi, just outside the main city area and only a short walking distance from Bang Saen Beach.