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Yes, we did all the things you mention, farmerjo. We went through all the hoops one has to jump through! ???? And yes, I think your final point is spot on too. ???? Thanks ????????

Hmmmm, that sounds like a very sensible, doable idea, bojo. Your idea definitely has legs. (I'm certainly too old for too much 'donkey work'!????) Thanks for that!! ????????

40,000 per rai? Wow! Price we paid is considered cheap by folk around here, given location & potential. Already have interested buyers! Oh, well. ????????

My query isn't about merits of pbt5 land vs chanote or banks etc. I get that. It's only the issue (if there is one!) of possible restrictions of reselling. ????

Yes, we did go to the land dept. It was all 'above board'. I understand the first comment about not necessarily being concerned about the absolute legality of reselling etc. I kind of agree with that, yes. You're probably right (it's quite a 'desireable' plot & location). It shouldn't be a problem, but would just like to know what the law says about possible time restrictions. ????????????

Cost really does depend on many factors, but if you're seeking rough estimates to get an idea, I personally would say in the region of 75k at least.....possibly 100k+, including labour costs, for blocks. Railings? Sorry, can't really hazard a guess on that, but would only say it's likely to take much less time to do......and therefore possibly involving cost savings because of that. ????

* typo: '...I don't MEAN......', not 'I don't mind...'

Restrictions on building on pbt5 land does seem, according to the 'letter of the law', to be one of the things that define pbt5 land, officially, donx. However, this appears to be not the case with most - if not all - residential homes (as opposed to certain commercial building cases). And I don't mind in the sense of such dwellings being built illegally or in a corrupt way. (Though some may be of course!) We would be allowed to build a normal sized residential place on the land. (There are already others nearby.) But the issue for me is what restrictions there might be on my wife & I selling the land after having bought it only 3 months ago. I fully understand how asking your wife to find out info on this might annoy her, donx! Not worth the trouble! ???????? Thanks anyway. ????

Agreed, Charlie.....land office is our best bet.....but, I never cease to be amazed at how much one learn from the collective experience amongst users of this site! (And their willingness to help.) ????????

Hi userabcd, Thanks for the links. I actually recall reading them all before and unfortunately not finding the answer about re-selling restrictions etc. I've pretty much exhausted most of the 'findable' links & forums. Maybe that means no re-selling restrictions exist, who knows? ???? I agree with you that to know for certain, we should enquire at the land office, but I'm always amazed at how informed and knowledgeable people are on this site, so I was hoping someone might say.......'Yeah, I know all about it! Been there, done that!' Thanks, ????????

Chris.B....... As you're interested in the price we paid, I see no reason not to tell you. We paid 230,000 per rai & it's located in Nakorn Ratchasima province. I know enough about PBT5 land to know that no banks would ever loan against it (which, to me was/is not an issue). About the only thing I don't know is what my post is about! But thanks anyway, Chris. ????????

Hi folks, My Thai wife and I recently bought some Por Bor Tor 5 land (PBT 5). The pluses and minuses of buying PBT 5 land in general, is really NOT what this post is about, although it could be about ONE particular minus. That possible minus is how it relates to laws governing its resale. More specific: I think (but I'm not at ALL sure!) I read something, somewhere some years ago, that said you can't sell PBT5 land within one year of buying it. Is that right? We bought it 3 months ago, with a view to putting a little house on it in the future and living there No problems with it, but may want, or need - unfortunately - to sell it in the very near future, within a year of having bought it. I have tried to google the dickens out of this to find out about such a law about re-selling PBT5 land but to no avail. Obviously, my wife and I could ask at the land office, but........ ......does anyone happen to know for sure if such a law exists or doesn't exist regarding PBT5 land? ????????

Thanks, shdmn. I appreciate you giving me first-hand feedback on the MPOW bluetooth headphones. Because I have never really had any experience with bluetooth ear/headphones....and especially noise-cancelling, I value comments from others on what has worked for them. I will try and check out the MPOW stuff on the market and, though I'm not very familiar with Amazon ( can u believe that?!), i'll look into it! Thanks again. ????????????

97 baht!? ???? My goodness, that's a very reasonable price! Even if they sounded terrible, it would be reasonable! If sound quality's good, that's a hell of a bonus! Thanks, oznomad!

Tookta....thanks so much for sending this. Appreciate it! ????????????

Now that's definitely worth keeping in mind! And I shall! Thanks, donmuang37 ????????

Thanks robblok. You have me thinking, yes, maybe she would prefer headphones. Good call. Appreciate that. Cheers!????????????

You're right about buying wisely in the way you describe, to get a sensible compromise of price, quality and functionality, robblok. Will note 'Bluedio' as recommended. Thanks, robblok. ????????????

Very sound advice! (Excuse the pun!) We often do the same thing about budget limits. Avoids much grief! Can nicely apply in this case, I think!????????

Thanks Bruno. I get your point about charging. I didn't think of that. 2nd pair....????....there speaks the voice of experience! Great idea! ????????

Someone else mentioned TWS and recommended. Defintely interested, BritManToo. Thank you. ????????

Sir Trevor (your lordship), Thanks for link. If been good for you, I'm interested. Only worry is they arrive and she thinks they're uncomfortable. But then, if so, I haven't lost much money. So thinking now of trying & buying in shop, so she can try them on. Maybe the shop will have your type. Thanks!????

Haven't told her yet (presently some distance apart.....will bring it up when I see her tomorrow) Yep, agree about how one might prefer head/earphones. Hope she sees likewise. Persuaded her to use earphones when on phone and she's aware of advantages.

Yes, I had the same thought. Let her choose. Good idea. Only possible downside......she happens to absolutely LOVE the feel of the priciest ones!! Then I'll need to have a contingency plan ready! Or just pay up! ????????

That's not quite what I had in mind, jadee!! ???? (But she might prefer it! ????)