CarbonRod

Thanks for replying. I was more concerned with the upcoming rain season weather (rain, wind, dust, sun, repeat) than I was with toads lol, but you raise a very good point with the drain pipe and how critters will get in any way they can. That's also good to hear that the machine is going strong after 7 years even though it was outside. Do you have one of those washing machine covers, like the ones they sell on Lazada?

Hello gentlemen, I recently purchased a 15kg top load, washing machine and had some a question or two..... Can I use the "bum gun" water pipe/valve for my washing machine water input? No one uses the toilet's bum gun here, so it seems like a logical option. The drain hole is directly below the bum gun water pipe. I also have extra room for the machine in my bathroom. Also, my bum gun is on a completely separate water pipe/valve (forgive my incorrect plumbing vernacular) than my toilet. Ie. The toilet's existing functionality and water supply should be unaffected. Option two for washer placement is outside. It would be under a roof covering, and has a water outlet and drain available. I just think that the machine will last long inside. Anyway, please post anything that may be helpful in this circumstance. Maybe you have some experiences to share if you've installed a washing machine before. Thanks!

How's the Carabao beer, particularly the Dunkel? Haven't tried it yet. Carabao says that they are following Tawandang's standards for brewing German beer. The Tawandang Weisen tastes similar to Hoegaarden and their IPA seemed like a more flavourful, decent alternative to the regular Thai stuff. What's your take on these ones?

Are you advocating for this? The housing market is a nightmare for all working class non-owners in Australia and will hurt the country for generations if nothing changes. Thailand should look at places like Australia and Canada as example of what NOT to do.

Good afternoon everyone, I just arrived in Thailand (not my first visit) and I need to open a Thai bank account so that I can apply for my 1 year, non-o visa (Thai wife). 1. What is the best bank account for a foreigner to open? I need to deposit 400k prior to applying for my visa. Most of my research points to Bangkok Bank and Kasikorn Bank being the best options, but I wanted to ask here for the most updated info. 2. Do I need to visit the bank location that I opened my bank account at to get documents that are required for my visa application? This would be a major pain if I opened in bank account in Bangkok and had to travel back here and visit my 'home branch' to get the documents. 3. Do any Thai banks have partnerships/alliances with banks in North America (in particular BMO or TD) that give any benefits or preferential treatment to customers? If there is anything else you have experienced in this regard, please do share. For example, I had problems several years ago trying to transfer my money from my SCB Bank account (Pattaya Central Festival location) to my BMO account back home. They had 5 or six bank employees trying everything they could to prevent this. It was an awful experience but they eventually did it. Thank you in advance for your help!

That sounds like a pretty good deal and a good strategy..... but I haven't seen any deals like that anywhere. Where are you located? I'm looking in the East and maybe a few provinces a bit further north.

Hey fellas, I'm thinking about building what is known colloquially in Thailand as a "Knockdown House". For those that don't know, here's a quick rundown: Essentially, a knockdown house is a largely pre-fabricated house that uses galvanized steel beams for the structure (rather than brick/cement like a traditional Thai house) and various different types of plank (eg. smartboard) for the walls. Many will have a flat, concrete slab foundation as well, although it is optional. Windows, plumbing and electrical appear to be done to "standard"... Ie. the quality of the builder you hired. The entire house costs 1/10 of a traditional house and can be completed in 2-3 months. Anyway... do any of you have experience with these knockdown houses? What are the pros and cons? Do you know of any good builders that you would recommend? What were your total costs? How do they handle the heat/rain/wind of Thailand? I want this topic to focus on the home itself, rather than the purchasing of land (which deserves its own thread).

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