Steve910

We've found some land we are looking at which is around 4-6 rai, next door there is a rubber farm around 4 rai which is very well kept. Opposite there is a large mango farm much larger size in rai. If you have a rubber/mango farm or live near one, are there any considerations you should make before deciding to live next to these types of farms? Thank you very much.

Hello I have a question for anyone who has made a pond in Thailand. We have limited space and are looking to make a pond, the pond will be stepped twice allowing fish to eat and lay eggs in the shallow waters (crude drawing below). Our soil is mostly clay, all of the farms within a 1km radius have ponds and their sides are between 80-90 degrees. This is also true for the nearby areas, most of the sides of the pond are almost in a straight line, however these ponds are larger than the size we want. Due to space limitations we are looking to make a pond 9 meter by 6 meter, does anyone know a formula to use to decide how deep to go without comprising the pond to fall in on itself, I have not found much information online. We play to plant grass and cow dung to strength the pond to stop it from cracking. Pond uses will be : collect rain water, breed a few fish. ____ I ------ I -------- I

I have found some land me and my wife like (1 rai) which is on slight downward slope with a small hill 1 rai away. The entire area is pineapple farm and dirt road. I am now in the process of surveying the local area, seeing if it matches our needs and if there are any red flags. The goal is to farm privately for ourselves (nothing commercial), for everyone who has a farm land, can you please advise a newbie on other things I should take into account because I am sure there are many things I am not considering, so I would greatly appreciate your inputs.