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Anyone Bought from here and ok ?

Several times...always no problem.

No need for the meet and greet service

Thanks, Just got mine delivered

Two things I noticed re the photo above.

1 - Not much (any?) front lip on the counter-top.

2 - No 'toe kick' (makes working at the counter much more comfortable. On second look, the cabinets seem to have a molding around the base, which compounds the problem.

Small Lip and its not a problem, sure a bigger one may be better, but either way not a problem

Understand your Toe Kick, you must have big feet !!!! As again its not a problem

Just trying to help .. and my feet are quite normal.

Sorry Klikster, All Tongue in Cheek, No Offense meant and appreciate your Input

Cheers

Two things I noticed re the photo above.

1 - Not much (any?) front lip on the counter-top.

2 - No 'toe kick' (makes working at the counter much more comfortable. On second look, the cabinets seem to have a molding around the base, which compounds the problem.

Small Lip and its not a problem, sure a bigger one may be better, but either way not a problem

Understand your Toe Kick, you must have big feet !!!! As again its not a problem

Most airlines offer wheelchair service at no extra charge. Obviously it is on the 'honor system' so if everyone, who was able to walk - a brisk long walk is probably one of the best things you can do after a flight - started abusing this service, then I'd imagine they might start adding a fee for it, or those who really need it might have to wait even longer?

Also note that on some airlines wheelchair pax are the last to de-plane. And elevators, assuming you will go down to level 1 for ground transport, are a bit scarce - not sure I'd want to go down the 'travelator' in wheel-chair!

And having to wait for checked luggage seems to be the long straw?

Doesn't cost anything either.

I guess a tip is out of the question?

If you are infirmed, mobility-challenged, elderly or otherwise are unable to walk safely then you definitely should request wheel-chair service from your airline prior to departure - this note can be added into your record locator.

I always have a premium lane pass,departing or arriving, except on TG (arriving only - for some strange reason they do not distribute Premium Lane passes to business class pax. in-bound to BKK) - but if the lines are short, I use the regular east or west Immigration halls and I pocket the passes for subsequent use, or gifts to family/colleagues/friends.

TG Arriving just show your Business Class Boarding Pass to Fast Track, No Problem

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Anyone Bought from here and ok ?

Will there be an outside Thai Kitchen component to this? If so, you might want to consider putting your oven outside. I did and am soooo glad I did! The newer ovens vent hot air right back into where ever you have it installed. Even if you are running AC, you will be running a lot more of it when you use your oven if it is inside. Food for thought. By the way....if I were you I would steer waaay clear of Hafele appliances....designed in Germany and made into sh*t in China. PP

No Outside Kitchen, Misses does not cook the stinky Stuff !

Oven will not get used that Much, the Occasional Roast Lamb and Potatoes and can close the Door and open another to the outside, Plus extractors vent to outside also, but good Idea thanks

Hi Pattayapip -

I have been designing rooms in my house, one by one - and I think I'll be settling on Kitzcho 'jigsaw' units for my kitchen. I would recommend you go and have a look at them for yourself, before you commit.

A decent free kitchen / bathroom designer is available at nkba.org - install the planner, and you can set the room size and layouts quite easily, with doors and windows / ceilings - 2d + 3d and save the design for 6 Months - print out, etc. The sizes are all in feet / inches, as it's American, but I found it very useful for getting a general idea, and giving designers an idea of what I want - choose and drop the cupboards / fittings in from their database - very comprehensive.

I don' t want the breezeblock cupboards with the doors fitted - I want a nice, quality fully fitted job that will last, and I'll be happy with for years.

I've looked at just about every type of fitting available here, including Ikea and Scb design square, and Kitzcho have struck me as being the best quality, in a traditional vein - all solid wood, and all exact build / finishing, as opposed to wonky doors, and using compressed paperboard for backings and inside / under sink cabinets, at ridiculous prices. All these modern kitchens look awful to me - underneath and behind those expensive veneers / doors is usually crap. Have a look for yourself - they're all usually on show, and have designers in most large DIY places / builders merchants - Homepro, Homemart, etc.

Popped into Thai Wadsadu, and after giving her an idea of what I want, a nice girl there has done me around 5 layouts, and sent them to me by email - from 150,000 upto 210,000 just for cabinets (My kitchen is 5x4 meters, with 2 huge windows). Think I'll be settling on around 180,000 - because I don't want the fridge and washer / dryer built in - looks a bit cheezy, and restricting to me, should I want to move stuff around, or replace later.. To have the kitchen professionally fitted (including tiling (walls and floors), electrical outlets / lighting, granite tops / plumbing / gas work) - infact, you just give them the bare room - their guy's want around 7,000 baht per meter - around about 50 - 60 grand - I think I'll do it myself, but mind you, after looking at many examples of their workmanship - I must say, it was surprisingly pretty spot on. They said it would take a minimum of 2 weeks to install everything - not a few days, as I thought.

I would suggest you specifically ask for your counter tops to be around 90 cm - as the Thai standard is 85 cm, and a bit too short for a Westerner. you might need the floor prepared for this. Average height for wall cabinets is 60 cm above countertops. Your layout looks to be around 120-130 grand, tops, without granite.

Oven / hob / hood / wave are all extra - I think I'll be going for smeg, as it seems like very good quality (will wait for a special offer, although the salesgirl said she'd be happy to give a good discount if I buy a complete set in one go). The units are all standard sizes and compatible with most accessory brands. I have seen half price offers for sets - around 25,000 for the lot, at certain times.

I did a design with a bar, and an island, and in the end, they make the space too cluttered for me - I prefer a nice, open space to work in, with all surfaces on one level - and as my kitchen is open plan into a 5x4 meter dining room, I think it would be too much, with a nice big table in there to sit at. I love nice, open rooms, big and not too busy.

Eventually I'll be having an outside area for bbq, etc - practical or not, I love the idea of having my own interpretation of a beautiful house for myself to live in, and I don't pretty much give a flying fart what anyone else says. I grew up in a very large family, and although I'm quite happy and used to sitting on the floor, it's not going to stop me buying a nice sofa for me or my guests to sit on, should we choose.

Do what makes you happy and gives you pleasure while you can mate, and the best of luck to you. Have a good look before you wedge out.

All very good advice and Information, Many Thanks Really Appreciated

Your term "decent' is too vague for a rational answer. Sitting cross-legged on the floor with a chopping block is decent for Khun Yais, whereas 110% stainless steel is decent for a professional chef.

Somewhere in the middle are the rest of us... the real question is: what is your budget? Ikea's range of cabinetry, hoods & hobs/cooktops is wide enough for most laypersons to find something they can afford and consider decent.

Had not thought of Ikea either, but have been looking at their website and as you say have many different ranges and options, will give this some thought and may even drive to Bangkok for a look, but to be honest am tending to lean towards some company that will help with design and actually make (or Fit) the complete kitchen for me with as little input as possible, as I am away at work most of the time.

Budget, Hmmm had not actually given this much thought either, and I cannot for the life of me remember what I paid for the last kitchen, but if I found what I liked would be prepared to spend a few hundred thousand. Have been "Googling" this afternoon, and found a few shops on Threppasit Road, so guess the first thing to do would be to visit them and start getting an idea of exactly what I like and the costs involved.

Thanks for the replies and suggestions

Have you considered PVC cabinets? IMHO, it will give more sleek, modern look of your kitchen and will go well with your granite countertops. Plus, they are more resistant to humidity and fire. Also, it might be a good idea running them all the way up to the ceiling - they won't collect dust on the top

The cabinets on your picture look like they were borrowed from my grandma's kitchen

Your Grandma has a nice Kitchen obviously No worries each to their own

Not considered PVC Cabinets although now you mention them I may just have a look

Hi, Am now in the Market for a Completely new Kitchen Installation (New Build), European Type including Oven, Hob and Extractor

"L" Shape roughly 4 Meters each side including Wall Units, with a small independent breakfast Bar on an adjacent wall.

Pattaya Area (Near Phoenix Golf Course)

Has anyone got details of Decent Kitchen Manufacturers recently used ?

My Last Home I had "Limed Oak" type units from a Shop on Threppasit Road (Down the bottom near Thrappraya)

But I do not think they are in Business anymore.

Will want Granite Surfaces with this also.

Any help, Suggestions appreciated

Cheers

Something like attached Picture

In light of the replies received I will probably go for the 25,000 Btu for the bedroom and may even upgrade the office one to 18,000 Btu

Appreciate the feedback Thankyou

Thanks for the Info, will try and go direct to the Daikin Service Place in Pattaya and see how that goes

Of the other 6 Units, 4 will hardly ever be used (Spare bedrooms) 1 will be used maybe for a few hours at night (Lounge) and 1 will be used a few hours each day but only when I am home (1 week per Month)

I have already done a few searches on different Aircon Makes and Models, but cannot really find popular current opinion.
I am just building a New Place outside Pattaya which will need 7 Aircon units, Room sizes vary from 25 M2 to 36 M2, am planning 6x 12-13,000 BTU and one 18000 BTU for the 36 M2 Bedroom
Building is full Cavity and ceilings will be Insulated, the 18,000 BTU Unit will be run every night for around 8 Hours aiming to achieve a Temp of 23/24 Degrees
The 2 Questions I have are:
1) Best make and Model to Buy ? (I have Daikin now and am Happy but open to suggestion)
2) Is an Inverter worthwhile ? (I may have already formed an opinion on that after reading recent topics)

Any help or suggestions will be appreciated
Cheers

I have an electric fence installed by wasp security, nobody has ever tried to break into my house in then three years I've lived there, both my neighbours have been burgled.

What kind of costs for this Electric Fence Please ? Approximate

Have found their website

Does that make a Huge Difference ?

May I ask, What does the green book say the year is?

2010 Only starts when first registered in Thailand

Sold now Just waiting to collect

I used these guys 3 years ago and it worked out great. Shop around, prices vary widely.

http://www.thaisecurity.com/

Might be worth reading:

http://www.thaivisa....m-installation/

Thanks will follow up on this also

Thanks Will send them an enquiry also then

You have used this Company ? They Install residential seurity systems ? It is a security system not manned protection i am looking for, thanks for the info

Thanks Crossy

I have done a search but come up with nothing much that is recent. Has anyone had recent experience of a Home Security Company who would do a full wired install during the building stage of a Detached Home with Walled Garden in Huay Yai ? Would like to discuss different options on what was needed, and good installation and after sales service. Anyone have any recent info please ?

Thanks in Anticipation

Am in the Market again for Windows, so also would be interested in any feedback of recent UPVC Window Installations, Have already had a quote from Wrv which seems fine, but the new Mozzie sliding screens are the same price as the windows !!! 200,000 For windows and 200,000 for the screens !! Hmmm Am waiting on a price from Windsor

I dont get home enough to ride it as i would like, but am starting to take it out much more than i used to, The Bike is in Baht and Sold, see what happens there, if someone wants it then i will go and buy the new one and report back, Hmmm might even buy the new one first we will see

I also saw a 6 Year old CBR600RR that looks really nice but that may just be a little too much for here, although i used to have a few of them back home many years ago