Thread: DrAndy's Rachman-style apartments

That microwave over the sink just looks so wrong. I hope youve used the right raw plugs

Have you checked under the sink Andy, i bet those cowboys never bonded it to earth

Originally Posted by Dillinger

That microwave over the sink just looks so wrong.

It's giving me nightmares

Last night I dreamt that I had used this very style in my own (highly sophisticated and expensive in real life obviously) kitchen.

After several lagers I'd put a ready meal curry in the microwave On opening the door the overheated curry had blasted boiling hot steam into my eyes. At that point my head jolted forward in pain thus headbutting the water heater violently disconnecting a scaldingly hot pipe which then sprayed boiling water into the remaining open eye. As I reached out in agony for help I stuck my fingers in the electric socket and conducted the full 240.

Thankfully this was just a nightmare - but be careful out there kids.

Originally Posted by Albert Shagnastier

It's giving me nightmares

Last night I dreamt that I had used this very style in my own (highly sophisticated and expensive in real life obviously) kitchen.

After several lagers I'd put a ready meal curry in the microwave On opening the door the overheated curry had blasted boiling hot steam into my eyes. At that point my head jolted forward in pain thus headbutting the water heater violently disconnecting a scaldingly hot pipe which then sprayed boiling water into the remaining open eye. As I reached out in agony for help I stuck my fingers in the electric socket and conducted the full 240.

Thankfully this was just a nightmare - but be careful out there kids.

Your name in real life isn't Frank by any chance is it ?

Lookin good Dr A hope you get the all rented out.

Originally Posted by Dillinger

That microwave over the sink just looks so wrong. I hope youve used the right raw plugs

no, we just stuck the edge of the tile with Evostick, wonderful stuff

Originally Posted by Dillinger

Have you checked under the sink Andy, i bet those cowboys never bonded it to earth

nothing under the sink...

Earth?, that flat is 3 floors up!

all the power has earth wires and all go to the central unit and then to an earth rod

Originally Posted by Albert Shagnastier

On opening the door the overheated curry had blasted boiling hot steam into my eyes. At that point my head jolted forward in pain

no, that wouldn't happen, you would retreat screaming with pain, trip over your comatose Ladyboy and smash the back of your head into the breakfast bar (previously used by Eggplant)

Originally Posted by nigelandjan

You also have that deposit thing now in the UK where the landlord has to securely deposit your deposit ,, I guess more complicated and more expense

you can opt out of that, with agreement from both sides, but then the tenant does not get the protection he may need

Originally Posted by DrAndy

no, that wouldn't happen, you would retreat screaming with pain, trip over your comatose Ladyboy and smash the back of your head into the breakfast bar (previously used by Eggplant)

You've done that before haven't you

what, Eggplant?

yes, I have done him several times and he keeps coming back for more

Dr Andy
While some might think that it is not to their particular liking, or taste I am assuming you have tried to get something that appeals to most, is functional but not overly expensive so that in the end you make some money from your outlay. If you are already signing leases before the whole project is completed you must be on the right track.

My question for you is a little of track but are you handling all the leasing out and collection of the rent yourself or do you have an agent do it for you. Even while I am typing this I hear my wife's words "I'm Thai I trust no one" but as we live in the sticks I was thinking of maybe buying a property somewhere like Chaing Mai to rent out but I wouldn't be able to collect rent and conduct inspections etc.etc. So is it possible to have an agent do that for you in Thailand or is the risk too great?

Originally Posted by DrAndy

so, some new progress pics

some furniture up on the roof

the roof terrace will be great for having a coffee or beers

this furniture was donated by my good friend who changed his bar around

except the round table; this was found in a terrible state and I restored it to useable condition



a general view of the second floor front flat



the back of the block looks like it needs a little paint



TV and table etc




placed in one of the front flats

we have had the tables made and will put granite tops on them - these were just delivered today




bedroom from the living room




nice bed and comfortable mattress (we have the identical model at home)




the kitchen cabinet doors are being installed - they need some final touches but look good




a microwave installed above the sink, as promised

I have tried out the washing up position and it leaves plenty of space





this pic is especially for Ali "look no hands"!




coming on, more furniture to be delivered and some small items (bathroom shelves etc)

the front gate is being reformed and a new style lock installed

the granite slabs are to be put onto the tables

the pumps need boxing in to cut down the noise

pics soon!

Looks better than the shit hole I lived on Ratchaparop... Nice Andy!


I would rent that in a minute!! Fully furnished.... and at a nice place in town

cheers, Carryboy

the mods have done a good job now

Originally Posted by DrAndy

cheers, Carryboy

the mods have done a good job now

What does that mean? I complimented you for a job well done.


Thank-you Andy...


Nice thread


It was better than the place I rented on Ratchaparop back in the day.

Originally Posted by Carrabow

What does that mean?

they cleared all the trash from the thread (Ali et al)

The flats are all ready to move into now - we have been working like crazy getting the final touches done, lifting the new furniture up to the apartments and generally fitting new shelves, and microwave skyhooks

phew...pics to follow

Originally Posted by DrAndy

Her and her friend are moving in Sunday, even before everything is complete

They are desperate to get out of the guesthouse!

AND another couple have signed a lease, to move in on the 19th

more to come....

Guess this means the Songtaew thing is off you being so busy and all.

Ali reminds me of a dog with a bone, they never let go. He/She sounds familiar.

no Bill, I am still driving around town but on night shift

I hope everything will be in place this coming week

I have put the microwaves in different positions now, to stop people having nightmares

in fact, I thought the position over the sink just did not look right, too busy

and yes, the knobs need repositioning but they are nice doors




here is one of the tables we had made up, from our teak

they are really nice, I even used one yesterday to do a lease signing





in another apartment

we will be looking for some wooden chairs and the fold-ups will be relocated to the roof terrace




an extra table the carpenter made from our left over wood, up on the roof






we now have a proper washing line set up

the roof shade is high on the list of to-dos; then we can get lots of plants up there too to make it nice





This front area is now being worked on, metal bars and railings are being made up

then we have to tile the front path and concrete the bike standing




the apartments are all now just about completed inside

phew......

Thats better. You could have just placed them ontop of the fridge . A couple of wall units above the tiles would look nice :-)

not really, the fridge will be needed to put other things on!

the workspace is fairly limited

and wall units are not necessary though they may look nice- the budget has reached it's limit

Originally Posted by Dillinger

You could have just placed it on top of the fridge

Originally Posted by DrAndy

not really, the fridge will be needed to put other things on!

Things you take out of it?

You could have used the top of the microwqve to put the stuff you take out of the fridge on