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[snoop1130]

Picture courtesy: AMARIN TV

 

 

In an unexpected twist, a 21-year-old businessman, Pitiya, finds himself in a legal battle after his holiday home, built in the Kumpawapi district of Thailand's Udon Thani province, turned out to look more like a temple pavilion than a dream house. Pitiya, supported by his mother, Dr Dolly Sui, and legal advisor Anantachai Chaidej, has filed a formal complaint at the local police station. They accuse the contractor, architect, engineer, and designer of fraud and professional misconduct, invoking Sections 227 and 341 of the Penal Code.

 

The trouble started on March 10, when Pitiya contracted a builder to create a single-story reinforced concrete home for 7.5 million baht (approximately £180,000). Despite promises to file building permits and provide proper oversight, the contractor failed to deliver. Instead, what stands today is a structurally unsound edifice, far from the agreed design.

 

Anantachai detailed how the contractor's deviance from the original plan came to light after an independent engineer's inspection on September 6. The absence of appropriate permits and oversight, alongside substandard material use, breached both project specifications and trust.

Pitiya recounted the ordeal, citing a monk's recommendation as the basis of their faith in the contractor's abilities. The journey, however, took a sour turn with the home remaining uninhabitable.

 

Anantachai intends to press charges to thwart future indiscretions by the involved parties, additionally seeking to have their professional licenses revoked by the Council of Engineers. Despite the contractor's stance of the matter being civil, the severity of the offence indicates potential punishment under penal law, which includes fines and imprisonment.

 

Dr Dolly Sui and her son hope justice prevails, offering a pivotal lesson on due diligence and contractual clarity. Meanwhile, the fate of the unfortunate home remains uncertain, clouded by a mix of regret and determination to seek accountability.

 

 

-- 2024-10-10

 

[Korat Kiwi]

This is something the Australian couple should read.... Forewarned is forearmed and all that! 

[Will B Good]

Never buy...only ever rent.

[Liverpool Lou]

4 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

Never buy...only ever rent.

Why not?  This thread is about a Thai having his house built by Thai workers, what's the relevance of the buying vs renting argument?

[Denim]

You cannot leave the construction of your home to any builder . You absolutely HAVE TO BE THERE EVERY DAY  to oversee the project and make sure you are getting what you paid for and that no corners are being cut. It can be tedious but it is the best way to guarentee you get what you want.

 

Some of the idiotic things our builders tried to do beggar belief because the foreman was more intent on his newspaper than supervising the workers. Had I not been there to supervise it would have ended badly.

[Will B Good]

4 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Why not?  This thread is about a Thai having his house built by Thai workers, what's the relevance of the buying vs renting argument?

 

 

Would he be in this position if he had decided to rent somewhere? No.

 

Not rocket science.

[Liverpool Lou]

15 minutes ago, Will B Good said:

21 minutes ago, Liverpool Lou said:

Why not?  This thread is about a Thai having his house built by Thai workers, what's the relevance of the buying vs renting argument?

 

 

Would he be in this position if he had decided to rent somewhere? No.

 

Not rocket science.

One example of a Thai employing a Thai builder who can't follow plans is a lousy justification for renting over buying.  That's not rocket science, either.  He wouldn't be in the position that he is if he'd chosen a different builder!

[dinsdale]

The similarity is striking to say the very least. Almost an identical copy.

 

[Will B Good]

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

One example of a Thai employing a Thai builder who can't follow plans is a lousy justification for renting over buying.  That's not rocket science, either.  He wouldn't be in the position that he is if he'd chosen a different builder!

 

 

Oh you think this is quite unique?.....5555

[MalcolmB]

1 hour ago, Liverpool Lou said:

One example of a Thai employing a Thai builder who can't follow plans is a lousy justification for renting over buying.  That's not rocket science, either.  He wouldn't be in the position that he is if he'd chosen a different builder!

More an argument against building. Better to buy something already built.

 

Rent money is dead money.

[hotchilli]

13 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

Anantachai detailed how the contractor's deviance from the original plan came to light after an independent engineer's inspection on September 6. The absence of appropriate permits and oversight, alongside substandard material use, breached both project specifications and trust.

Sue the contractor, but some fault lays with you for not keeping an eye on things.

10 hours ago, MalcolmB said:

More an argument against building. Better to buy something already built.

 

Rent money is dead money.

When you're dead you can't take it with you either..

[Foxx]

13 hours ago, dinsdale said:

The similarity is striking to say the very least. Almost an identical copy.

 

 

That is not a pavillion, it's a prasat (specifically Phra Thinang Dusit Maha Prasat).  Prasats feature an ornate roof structure, usually multi-tiered.  They are reserved for royalty.

A pavillion (in Thai, saalaa) is an open side structure used as a meeting place, or for resting.

In my mind, the new build looks like neither.

[dinsdale]

8 minutes ago, Foxx said:

 

That is not a pavillion, it's a prasat (specifically Phra Thinang Dusit Maha Prasat).  Prasats feature an ornate roof structure, usually multi-tiered.  They are reserved for royalty.

A pavillion (in Thai, saalaa) is an open side structure used as a meeting place, or for resting.

In my mind, the new build looks like neither.

Thanks. Only thing is this is what I got when I Googled Thai pavilion pics....

 

[john donson]

why not make it a temple, good ROI , all that free and TAX free cash flowing in... build a shed for the monks and start counting your money

[Thingamabob]

We had a a house in Rayong province constructed some years ago. The Thai builder was excellent. In spite of some language difficulties he and his team completed on time and on spec. He never failed to consult me on any issues requiring clarification. 20 years on and no regrets whatsoever.

[Celsius]

15 hours ago, Will B Good said:

Never buy...only ever rent.

 

It seems like you got some confused and sad emojis from suckers who "invested" in Thailand. Don't worry bro....you are coming out ahead.

[Srikcir]

17 hours ago, snoop1130 said:

citing a monk's recommendation as the basis of their faith in the contractor's abilities

Monk - Hardly a professional source for construction advice. Why not an architect.

"Basis of their faith"? How about confirming history of actual performance - you know, a FACT-Based recommendation? Maybe contact the Council of Engineers for an expert.

[connda]

I don't see how that looks like a "temple pavilion."  

[connda]

The builder and owner should sue for defamation.  I sounds like whoever lodged the complaint is just trying to make trouble.