csaba81

I own a unit in Chiang Mai which has been unoccupied for the the past 10 years. Recently management informed me that the ceiling of a bathroom unit below had been damaged due to a cracked drain pipe underneath my unit which services my apartment only. I was told that if I used their contracted plumber, the repair would cost 5,000 plus another 2,000 to replace and repaint the ceiling of the unit below (parts and labour). I noticed that my own unit also has stains in the ceiling in the same place, and management conceded that the problem has affected many units. My own unit has the master turned off and I checked thoroughly for any running water or leaks. Everything is bone dry. Management explained that what was happening was that water from the main vertical downpipe (common property that services all units) was 'back-splashing' into the horizontal pipe that services my unit and then out the crack. So that's apparently how water can be leaking from an unoccupied unit with the mains off. Questions: 1. If water can 'back-splash' from a main downpipe, isn't this a flaw in the plumbing design? I concede that if my unit was occupied then water would likely be coming from my unit also. So it seems to me that the cost here should be shared between me and common property. 2. I don't see myself as responsible for the repairing the ceiling below. I was told that the unit below had been occupied for many years so the problem should have been reported at the first signs with a little paint (after the leak had been repaired of course) but the owner waited until much of the ceiling was stained and warped. Perhaps the price of a can of a paint as a goodwill gesture? 3. Is it reasonable to ask for some kind of guarantee that the repairs needed for the pipes above my unit will be covered before agreeing to pay for any repairs? 4. Does the 5,000 for the pipe repair seem reasonable? Am I wrong or being unreasonable? informed feedback appreciated.

You know, the mall with Robinson, cinema etc. Anyways it was in the parking garage as BrandonJT explained. I got there just before 8.30. Not a soul was waiting. Very different experience from Chiang Mai. I was done in 10 minutes 🙂

Have you had a problem where a bathroom ceiling becomes stained due to a minor a leak from the pipes above? Or have you been asked to have a leak repaired that is affecting the ceiling below? You can reply here but it might be better to send me a private message as obviously the issue doesn't concern the vast majority of people using this forum. Thanks.

Cheers

I haven't been to the immigration office in Central before. I understand that access is from the car park but I'm not sure which level. I'd like to get there early and queue up if that's a possibility. Thanks

Yes it's in official arrangement or yes it's their personal enrichment?

Last time I entered Thailand, it was at Phuket Airport. The queues were very long. An official-looking person approached me and said that if I wanted to get through immigration faster, I could pay a 100 baht fee to get fast-tracked. Is this an official arrangement at Thai airports, or is it just the local immigration organising it themselves to earn extra pocket money?

Awesome, thanks

Friend who needs money is helping with some moving. Need a large hand trolly or two man sling to move a big fridge. Stairs involved so no alternative really.

Lots people with pickups but then would have to make at least 2 trips

In Chiang Mai, going to a village in Chiang Rai about 60 km up the 118

Tuk Tuk won't do as I've got a big fridge that will need a truck. Ive got a one bedroom unit worth of stuff

Preferably within reasonable distance from town centre. Thanks

I have a toaster that's expensive enough to justify repair. Everything works except now you have to stand there and hold it down while it's toasting. I'm in the Chang Khlan area if that helps.

Fair point. I've been in the same place now for more than 10 years so it really does feel like my home.