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I have had a Skype Sydney number for some years. instantly get the codes on whatever device I am on. Friends and family can call me wherever I am for the cost of a local call.

Monthong is by far the most popular in Chanthaburi

PEA can install a service for a modest fee tomorrow. Off grid will take time and +150k to implement

350k for red chanote in PKK is fair. We are on 10 Rai in Chanthaburi. 5 Rai would be more manageable. PEA access would be compulsory. Town water not so much. Land levels at the road are paramount. Your property ideally should be 500mm above current road grade. A modest dam 12mt deep would give you enough fill to raise the land and potential house site. Dont worry about the soil too much. Raised beds with locally acquired amendments will feed your family easily. Stock the dam with tab Tim. Life is good. We raise Redclaws and Quail for the BBq. Goes fine with a frosty Leo.

Makro Chanthaburi stopped carrying Vegemite a few years ago. Lazada always has a 2fer hidden away somewhere.

How will finish the guttering side edge of the panels?

It is regular OTC available at any pharmacy. Take your current packet to show. They will know what it is.

Thanks for the post. Please let us know about your other trials.

No weed shops where we are in Chanthaburi. Lots of suppliers on Line. Has been easy finding locals to swap a bag of bud for a beer.

We have 10 helicopter fans fitted with the standard Rf control and integrated smart switch. Can use app or voice control in addition to the remote.

They are truly the most stunning Ridgebacks I have ever seen. Adopted a dog from the OP - 1 year ago. A Bitch from this litter recently. Have had Oz Grand Champion and other thoroughbreds over the last 50 years. These guys are the best natured and most perfect dogs I have ever had. If you have the right environment, go check out these guy’s

Definitely a paradigm shift from corporate life in Sydney. Much fitter and healthier since being here. Losing 30kg was easy. No more aches and pains in winter. Unexpectedly satisfying husbanding critters and growing a myriad of produce. My wife and son’s dream. Correct. I just do not want to. would have to leave the family here and go back on my own, losing 2 years away from family is not an option.

We live on a 10 Rai farm in Chanthaburi which provides most of our food and a small income selling produce locally. Looking at adjacent land sales it would cost us 130% more to buy our property today. Building costs maybe a similar hike. You win some, you lose some. The lifestyle is priceless.

Appreciate the detailed response. I am well aware of the process. My experience with Clink has always been good. 2 years in Oz living in poverty on $33 per day to qualify for a reduced pension after 183 days is just not worth it for me.

Sure. -$1000 per month, reducing after 183 days would be useful. The last 3 years living here, and not having to survive on $33 per day during the 2 year qualifying period is a no brainer to not pursue this option.

We have used the same Breville bread maker for 20 years. 12 years on our boat in Thailand and Oz, 8 years living here. Perfect loaf every time. We also use the bread maker for mixing specialty loaves dough , like rolls or raisin breads, then bake in the air fryer. Too easy and you will never want supermarket bread again

Living on a farm in Chanthaburi with wife of 17 years and 15 year old son. Recently vested for the OAP. Having been in the highest tax bracket in Oz for-40 years, it is not feasible to do two years jail in Oz to qualify for OAP. Grossly unfair, but ain’t going back to qualify.

Spot on mate. That is why living in Thailand is for us.

We have 550sq metres of colourbond for rain collection. Off grid water. Third season of upgrading water storage. Currently 30,000 litres, which is enough for a family of 3. Agree that you can fill all of the tanks with a few storms. We have an extensive first flush and overflow system into a 1 Rai dam.

We lived on a sailboat for six years between Phuket and Langkawi. Got a termite infestation at anchor, had the boat gassed to get rid of them. Discouraging termites from the ground sounds good. That may not discourage the seasonal swarms.

In Chanthaburi they mean it as a house in the sticks, other side of the Black stump, in the jungle…

Our farm became known as “Baan nawk farang” when we moved in. Helps with Laz deliveries too.

We have a Mitsubishi 155. Single level house. 5 bathrooms. Longest run is 33 metres from the pump. Works perfectly . Have tested running 4 showers simultaneously Ok.

I have filled in the Ausgov claim, and seem to qualify. Not lodged yet as I am not in Oz. Have just been made aware of the 2 year rule. Living back there for 2 years is not an option. 3 years on the farm in Chanthaburi. Will just keep growing most of our food and selling the excess. Tending my wife’s licensed grow plots is my fave.

Bugga.