Popular Post advancebooking Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 I know that this is probably the first thread of its kind- complaining about inconsiderate, ignorant neighbours who have no consideration for other people. I was brushcutting my land this morning and suddenly smelt a weird and unique smell. Looked up and 5m away was my lovely neighbour who was doing his quarterly spraying of his 5 durian trees and all other trees using his big diesel generator. I couldnt believe how inconsiderate this guy was. The neighbour to one side has been taking videos of the guy 3 to 4 months ago and calling someone but obviously this had no effect. I decided to stop work and got in the car and went to a coffee shop for 1 hour. Actually we want to buy his land one day and thus Ive always been friendly and normal. I drove back to our land and went over to the fence and had a friendly chat. I asked him to add line and that my wife might call tonight. All smiles and normal My wife used nice tone and asked him if he wanted to sell. 'No not yet' he said. She said regarding the pesticide would he mind not doing it if he sees any of us at our land. He went quiet for a few seconds and said 'How about if I call you the next time I do it'. So it was a good outcome and no drama. I think its best not to fall out with ones neighbour if possible. Still disappointed that this thai man doesnt understand the concept of 'grenge jai' 3 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HighPriority Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 Sounds like he’s reasonable, be happy. 2 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nemises Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 Another reason never to buy in Thailand. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post advancebooking Posted January 10 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 10 Does anyone know if its actually illegal to spray chemicals like this in a residential village area. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclag Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 No ,its not the first thread on complaining about inconsiderate ignorant neighbors in Thailand. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post stoner Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 1 minute ago, riclag said: No ,its not the first thread on complaining about inconsiderate ignorant neighbors in Thailand. first this week. 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Bday Prang Posted January 10 Popular Post Share Posted January 10 (edited) 38 minutes ago, advancebooking said: Does anyone know if its actually illegal to spray chemicals like this in a residential village area. That's not quite how things work in Thailand. Unlike in the west, the legality of something like this is nothing to do with what's written in a statute book . In Thailand, the legality of such actions is a very subjective concept, it is totally dependant on the status of who is causing the disturbance and the status of who is complaining, and any relationship either party may have with the police, should things descend to that level, As the guy only does his spraying every 3 months and has now agreed to pre warn you I personally don't see your problem. "Graeng Jai" is also based on status, As a foreigner your place in the pecking order has been pre established for you, so if you are expecting any of that to come your way automatically you will be disappointed. Best not to rock the boat, or get involved, leave it to the Mrs Edited January 10 by Bday Prang 2 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighPriority Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 8 hours ago, advancebooking said: Does anyone know if its actually illegal to spray chemicals like this in a residential village area. What are the chemicals ? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko123 Posted January 10 Share Posted January 10 (edited) I think you and your wife handled the situation admirably well. It took me well over a decade of trial and error to realize that the non-confrontational conversational approach generally works best in resolving disputes with neighbors. It's hard to picture what he has rigged up to spray his orchard, but it sounds like it's pretty high pressured and may be resulting in over spray. If the odor is especially strong, I would try to find out what he's spraying and talk to him about making sure he isn't using an excessive concentration of the chemical. The other thing that might be worth looking into is using a drone to spray. I doubt there are any laws about spraying in a residential area, but if he is using a jerry-rigged spraying device that results in excessive airborne pesticide, you might be able to get help from puu yai or local officials to get him to change his application equipment. Edited January 10 by Gecko123 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
advancebooking Posted January 11 Author Share Posted January 11 6 hours ago, Gecko123 said: I think you and your wife handled the situation admirably well. It took me well over a decade of trial and error to realize that the non-confrontational conversational approach generally works best in resolving disputes with neighbors. It's hard to picture what he has rigged up to spray his orchard, but it sounds like it's pretty high pressured and may be resulting in over spray. If the odor is especially strong, I would try to find out what he's spraying and talk to him about making sure he isn't using an excessive concentration of the chemical. The other thing that might be worth looking into is using a drone to spray. I doubt there are any laws about spraying in a residential area, but if he is using a jerry-rigged spraying device that results in excessive airborne pesticide, you might be able to get help from puu yai or local officials to get him to change his application equipment. Its really high powered. He was standing there yesterday inside his land with his motorcycle helmet on and spraying upwards. It was drifting everywhere outside his land towards me. Its a tricky situation bc the house we propose to build is so close to his area. Actually I feel he is trying to force our hand and pay big money for his land. He is already asking 3 times its worth. They are quite weird and the other end of the scale compared to educated thais that Ive met. I just have to keep being friendly and dont think too much. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropicalevo Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 4 minutes ago, advancebooking said: I just have to keep being friendly and dont think too much. An excellent response sir. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gecko123 Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 1 hour ago, advancebooking said: Its really high powered. He was standing there yesterday inside his land with his motorcycle helmet on and spraying upwards. It was drifting everywhere outside his land towards me. Its a tricky situation bc the house we propose to build is so close to his area. Actually I feel he is trying to force our hand and pay big money for his land. He is already asking 3 times its worth. They are quite weird and the other end of the scale compared to educated thais that Ive met. I just have to keep being friendly and dont think too much. I think I know the apparatus he's using, even though I've never looked at one up close. Farmers usually use it to spray pesticides and it shoots a stream about eight meters. It's usually mounted on some type of trap wagon and another guy manages the long hose and sprays the crop. It's much more efficient than using a backpack sprayer, but from what I've seen, the guy doing the application is getting a very high exposure to pesticides in the process, especially if the wind is blowing in the wrong direction. I've never seen that apparatus used to spray trees, especially in a residential area. Because he's spraying vertically rather than horizontally, I imagine the possibility of overspray is quite high, again, especially if the wind is blowing in the wrong direction. A mist of pesticide over your car, outdoor furniture, swimming pool, vegetable garden, etc. isn't exactly healthy, especially if there are children in the household. I don't know what to tell you. Pesticide applications kind of come with the territory in rural Thailand, but due to the proximity to your house, that guy needs to be actively exploring ways to minimize overspray and annoyance of his neighbors. Reducing the concentration of application, reducing the pressure of the spray stream, reducing the atomization of the application, paying careful attention to wind direction, or giving advanced notice (not just 10 minutes beforehand) are possible ways to reduce your exposure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Celsius Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 17 hours ago, advancebooking said: I was brushcutting my land U Thai? 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 17 hours ago, riclag said: No ,its not the first thread on complaining about inconsiderate ignorant neighbors in Thailand. Seems that this neighbour is neither inconsiderate nor ignorant. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liverpool Lou Posted January 11 Share Posted January 11 (edited) 44 minutes ago, Celsius said: 18 hours ago, advancebooking said: I was brushcutting my land U Thai? Gawd...obviously, he isn't. Edited January 11 by Liverpool Lou Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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