BloodyBan

Consulted lawyers(Aussie/Thai couple based in KK)one of the first things he said was that there's a good chance you could spend a great deal of money and walk away with nothing"

Advised us against bringing in a new team of builders,otherwise we may be liable for breaching the contract.

Suggested a letter threatening legal action to begin with.Also have the option of a asset check-this will determine if the builder owns any property etc.The outcome of this may determine whether we proceed further,however the lawyer suggested a long drawn out court case is financially at least, not worth while.

Projects here most always go over budget and over time

Understood,however this project has come to a complete standstill

"Also the contract states only quality materials are to be used,on-site evidence suggests otherwise."

And you JUST realized this after the house is 90% complete?

The quality of materials used only become an issue towards the END of the build.

If these type of contracts don't carry much legal weight,whats the point in having them drawn up at all?

Has anyone experienced legal action action under similar circumstances?

In the process of having a home built.Had a contract drawn up initially which gave a time-frame(180 days)and certain financial penalty clauses if this time-frame wasn't met(1250B per day).

We are now 12 weeks overdue,the builders have buggered off,basically because i've refused to give them the final payment(the contract states the payment is to be given when house is 100% complete).At present the house is about 85/90% complete.

Also the contract states only quality materials are to be used,on-site evidence suggests otherwise.

I'm curious to know has anyone taken legal action under similar circumstances,and if so what was the outcome/costs involved?

Chiang Mai to Ubon Ratchatani takes about 18 hours by bus with Nakorn Chai Air Bus Company.

Then Mukdahan is a couple of hours north of Ubon.

A direct Chiang Mai-Mukdahan (via KK) service was recently introduced.

I've seen this bus several times in Mukdahan,the route is advertised on the side of the bus.Unsure of the bus company or timetable,however i imagine all relevant details could be obtained at the local bus station in Chiang Mai.

Just booked two tickets 23 Apr-23 Mar,priced at 354 pounds each,many thanks to OP!

Two years into a 5 year career-break,authorised by my employers in the UK.Been

I think the street name is Songnang Satit Rd. or something like that...... and the gouvernemtn building is either the town hall or the court house..... I think.

If your looking for a landmark it's ABOVE Watson's,other than that the details/directions posted are pretty spot on.