Thread: Planning to build a 4 bedroom house in Isaan

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

I am not aware of any building permit required to build a structure in rural Isaan. This topic has come up before and been hashed and rehashed. If you intend to build within city limits, then you probably will need proper plans to obtain a building permit. If you are out in the country, there are some on this forum that have built without any permit or plans and how you choose to go forward is entirely up to you. Some think that if you do not have a permit, there could be a risk of tearing down the structure, but I have never been given an example of this happening in Isaan.
Take some time and do a search on building a house in Thailand. There is a lot of valuable information on this site and you may get an idea of building material costs. Remember, these costs vary and can not be used as an exact estimate. Take your time and do some good research and preparation before building anything. Your budget will not get you a mansion, but if done right, you could have a livable structure that does not cost all that much.
Good Luck.....

Like many things the rules are not enforce in rural Issan, but the laws are there. I have not seen any houses knocked down, but have seen land [Crown] ment for farming re claimed as it was not being used for farming and given to another family. If it is farm land you are allowed to build a hut not a house. Check the title before you start. It only takes one pissed of Thai with a bit of pull to start trouble. Jim

Originally Posted by jamescollister

Originally Posted by rickschoppers

I am not aware of any building permit required to build a structure in rural Isaan. This topic has come up before and been hashed and rehashed. If you intend to build within city limits, then you probably will need proper plans to obtain a building permit. If you are out in the country, there are some on this forum that have built without any permit or plans and how you choose to go forward is entirely up to you. Some think that if you do not have a permit, there could be a risk of tearing down the structure, but I have never been given an example of this happening in Isaan.
Good Luck.....

Like many things the rules are not enforce in rural Issan, but the laws are there. I have not seen any houses knocked down, but have seen land [Crown] ment for farming re claimed as it was not being used for farming and given to another family. If it is farm land you are allowed to build a hut not a house. Check the title before you start. It only takes one pissed off Thai with a bit of pull to start trouble. Jim

TENSIONROLLER:
- There are various types of land titles in Thailand. Make absolutely sure that your title is CHANOTE. Go to the following website for an explaination. http://www.siam-legal.com/realestate/thailand-title-deeds.php
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If your worried about registering the house building from these comments, I would advise that your g/f goes and has a chat with the local mayor for the area and confirm it.
FYI, we never bothered with a permit, am I worried - nope.

Rural Isaan is very different to Udon Thani, Khon Kaen and other cities, Mahasarakham isnt exactly a metropolis.