KhunDennis

We had a contracter and they had Thai Labor. We looked at a house they had built, and it looked good. We also paid as the work was completed, but it fell apart in the last go around. There were two parters, contracters, but one left town and the other less knowlageble one, was left holding the bag. Khutan much of what you said also aplies to me. We are also fixing things as we go.

After it is all said and done, I and my wife are the proud owners of a stylish 3 bdrm house in the country. To be fair about it , I will say that it is good looking and comfortable to live in, but getting it done has to be the worst experiance of my life, no question about it. One totaly frustrating experiance after another. Dealing with people with a childish attitude, poor work ethics, lack of concern for quality, and contracters losing interest in the project when nearing completion. After a year of living here, we still have roof leaks, toylets that don't function when it rains heavy, and cement work that looks like it is fourty years old and patched up. I can honestly say I would not do it again. I think I would consider buying a used house and remodeling it , at least you can see what you are getting before you lay down the cash. Besides for some reason new property seems to look old by the time it is built in Thailand, they just can't seem to get everything together and done at the same time. One thing is finished fine and the next guy comes along, to do another, job and messes up the prior work time after time. I guess that is enough ranting for one go, but it has been such a negative expeiance, it is hard to like the house, like you think you would.

. . . The only minor annoyance is I had barely sat down before being propositioned to buy round of vodka shots for a bunch of the girls. Is it customary for customers who order a meal to just dump 500 baht on people they've never seen before? No big deal, they were friendly enough and easy enough to say no. Anyway, a good find. Nice to know there's good food in the plaza after woodstock departed.

Not the normal approach by the Big Mango ladies, who are usually nonaggressive in soliciting lady drinks. However, I have noticed some of the more recent hires are more aggressive in asking for drinks, and one in particular asking me for ST every time I enter the bar, even though I've never had an extended conversation with her.

IMHO, the Big Mango burgers are the tastiest, and by far the best value, of any I've had in Bkk. They also have a good selection of Thai food, and are therefore a popular place to take 'dates' for dinner, billards, and drinks.