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Plastic or geotextiles?

You might have a problem if that section continues to sink this time next year.

How would plastic help with his problem? I don't see any plastic being placed under crushed rock during roads construction.

How long has it been since the rock placement?

Grout lines do work and create tons of grip. Check out numerous American shower floors.

Yes, you're right on those points. In addition the recessed grout lines work on the same principles as well known to work for car tire or shoe sole threads. They create grip.

Yes, mosaic porcelain tiles - commonly used on the shower floors in the West.

Are those tiles R11 rated?

It seems the most common grade being offered in the Anti-slip section of Cotto is R11. There are also R9 and R10 grade listed. https://www.cottolife.com/en/tiles/innovation/r11.html Textured is not the same as slip-resistant.

How's your experience so far?

How's your experience with that pump? My question is related to the shower heater usage if you have one. Does the water pressure and temperature noticeably fluctuate (pressure tank refill cycle)?

My understanding is that there are few, rare "rogue" households that are still unaware or couldn't care less.. Have you actually seen anyone still running such setups? Even in remote villages with centralized water distribution system? And if they do, then those must be exclusively leftovers from prior days of everything goes DIY setups. I'm certain no contractor in modern times would even consider doing direct hookup.

Are you saying the law is not being meaningfully enforced?

Isn't it obvious? Apparently not judging by some comments on this thread.

Is that so? I'd suspect the law is being enforced with some appropriate punishment measures. Endangering everyone's water supplies is criminal.

@Baldie I'd suggest testing your water in a lab first. Only then you (or any contractor) will know for sure what problematic minerals need to be removed. Also, what kinds of "valves/filters" and how often do you replace on a regular bases?

@giddyup "Quality" (western standard) upvc windows will cost you an arm and leg, relative to the cost of other house components. That's the reason why just about every house here comes with cheap aluminum windows. There are quite a few companies around that you can ask for a rough quote, especially if you're in/around Pattaya. For example: https://europvc.co.th/ https://www.hevta.co.th/ https://www.tradeupvcwindows.com/ http://deku-upvc-windows-thailand.com/english/ The alternative would be the much cheaper Thai standard upvc windows, but those won't be that much different from your aluminum ones other than the frame material.

I've noticed that the brand of the front-end RCBO differs from the rest of breakers, which are of the same brand as the panel itself, Schneider. I've never heard of the CCS brand before.

My understanding is that the attached breaker labels indicate the type of the connected circuit. It seems there are 4 unconnected breaker slots left. I thing I should ask them to put the fridge on its own circuit. Maybe with RCBO? Will it work when the main breaker is of the RCBO kind?

It's a small house. Is that a typical arrangement? Any concerns?

You're a brave man! Please keep us posted.

The Lab: https://www.testtech.co.th/th Tests for the following: pH, Turbidity, Color, Total Hardness, Chloride, Total Iron, Manganese, Nitrate, Sulfate, Total Dissolved Solids, Arsenic, Cadmium, Copper, Lead, Mercury, Selenium, Zinc, Cyanide, Fluoride, Non Carbonate Hardness, Standard Plate Count, Coliform Bacteria, E. coli

Did they refuse to give you even a basic overview of the principles behind their electricity savings claim?

Do you mean to keep the money as a precaution in case the office decides to check if they money still in the bank on the date of the final stamp? As I understand there's no official requirement in the law. Will they at least advise during the application time if their office has such requirement? Are there actual reported cases on this board of such events? I understand that everything is up to the local office. Haven't heard of anything concrete so far on which offices were involved if any.

Can the money be withdrawn from the account after the date of application submission?