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1 hour ago, Lacessit said:

This is a 36 sqm guest unit, built about 5 years ago. Local builder, 15 crew, Chiang Rai area. Only power tool was a welder for the roof frames, everything else by hand.

Total cost 350,000 baht, can't buy a new car that cheap.

Thanks for that. Wow, even the posts made on site. Usually made @ a factory & just installed on site.

On 1/13/2022 at 3:21 PM, Yellowtail said:

As stated above, find a home builder in your area, pick a model and have them quote it. 

 

What's cheapest does not make any difference if you can't find anyone to do it, or if the construction is inappropriate for the area. 

 

What's cheapest for the area, is likely going to be what everyone else all the Thais are doing in your area. 

 

You also need to decide what level of comfort you expect. Construction with and without AC would be very different. 

Thanks. Definitely air in the bedroom, probably whole house.

On 1/13/2022 at 3:05 PM, steven100 said:

60 sqm is a very small house ....  

 

anyways,  your best solution would be ;

 

Concrete block rendered with zincalume roof sheeting is the way to go ....  imo

The problem with the ' sheera board ' cladding on steel frame is that it looks tacky , and it's construction is time consuming with cutting, drilling, fixing etc ...   (  find me a builder who can do a professional job ? )

 

prices will vary depending on the builder,  how far he has to travel every day, also how far to the nearest hardware store,  block supplier etc .... 

If the builder is nearby and has suppliers at his disposal then price could be as low as 8,000 per sqm.

The other problem with pricing now is that everything has increased somewhat,  blocks, concrete, roofing, re-bar, steel, sand etc ....    therefore making it very hard to put a figure on house construction.

Your best bet is to find something you like and get a quote on fully constructed to lock up.  Check it includes all electrical and plumbing obviously. 

A couple of nice homes below with tiled roofs :

 

 

 

Agreed, a very small house. I guess you could call it a granny, or more appropriately a grandad flat. The site is on the outskirts of a reasonably sized town, not city. all supplies available locally.

On 1/13/2022 at 2:39 PM, Crossy said:

Madam built this, Shera cladding on a steel frame, as a replacement for the old wooden family home (in the background) for under 1MB.

 

Last year, Ayutthaya area (Pha Chi).

 

Obviously much larger than you are looking at but to give some idea.

 

Thanks Crossy. Ok if I send a PM with a few questions ?  Cheers.

Hi all ???? I realize this is a very basic, open ended question. But I have to start somewhere. I'm contemplating building a small, one bedroom house, I mean having built, within 12 to 18 months time. It will be my retirement home. I don't need any advice or info on the land aspect, that's already sorted.

I'm thinking  between 50 & 60 sq. m.   No decision on base of the house as yet. Concrete slab. Raised on concrete or steel stumps. Wouldn't want it to be anymore than 1 m above ground level.  Suggestions, advice please.

First question is what is the cheapest, most economical  construction material, method?  

1. Concrete block & rendered.

2. Framed & clad. I don't mind the "Sheara type" cladding. I guess steel frame ? Drywall interior ?

3. Other.

4. Corrugated gal roof ?

Any idea of cost per sq. m ?

Thanks all. 

On 1/8/2022 at 10:46 AM, userabcd said:

Not making deposits and withdrawals in a year.

Sounds like my sex life !

This must be a genuine inquiry. He's not asking for a friend.

Hi all. Some help please. I have installed a new, large screen, audio unit into my car. Is it possible to upload, install, software into this unit. If so I guess via the USB port ? I have a spotify account & am not sure how to install, download into the new unit. Needless to say not at all IT literate. Thanks.

3 hours ago, kiteman9 said:

You just beat me to it !

And while we are on the subject.... If you drink rum at 9:00 in the mornin, ya not an alcoholic... ya a pirate !

5 hours ago, kotsak said:

I am suspecting that for those who have renewed their passports while in Thailand but have visited immigration since then (e.g. did their annual extension), it will still not work ????

 

I hope I am wrong..

 

Why are you suspecting it to not work ?

10 minutes ago, nchuckle said:

How many bahts is a beer near you ?

Don't know. Only sold in legit currency. Thai Baht.

6 hours ago, alien365 said:

I know I'm nit-picking, but it should not be capitalised either. 

Capitalisation in this instance is ok with me. I'm shouting !

14 hours ago, asiam110 said:

Cash is no longer king. You don't qualify as you say, but there is significant dealer commission in finance, also with an eligible thai (read anyone) they will also push other insurance products - gold/cashback-at-end worthless life assurance etc.. all nice commission generating that they'd happily discount on the chassis.

"discount on the chassis." I would have thought any discount would have been on the whole car !

 “if you drown you will die”.   he got that right !

1 hour ago, jackdd said:

If there would just be something like... let's say a plate, attached to vehicles, which would allow to identify the owner, then those vests weren't necessary

Something a number plate !

Not meant as a flame or a putdown, But..... I always wonder why it's "a dead body" ? Aren't all "deceased humans" classified as just a BODY. ? Quoting dead body to me is similar to saying a live person.

On 11/2/2021 at 1:46 AM, Pmbkk said:

Buy a couple of Rottweilers and bury them in a safe under their feeding bowl... 

"Rottweilers and bury them in a safe under their feeding bowl"  Bury the Rotties in a safe ?

I've been researching the same topic. Have had good response from   Chris Benson <[email protected]>

Not sure about age restriction, I'm 73, but might be worth a contact.

22 hours ago, lujanit said:

Bully's Pub and the Huntsman Pub in the Landmark both serve excellent food.  Will they be allowed open?

Why not call & ask ?

Like so many other things these days. You don't have to like them... you just have to accept them.