If anyone lives in Waeng Nam Khiew I would be very grateful if you would provide feedback on the degree to which the climate affects your household furnishings. In particular, do you get a lot of fine white 'mildew' or 'fungus' type growth on soft furnishings and carpets etc...? I have been told by a Thai person living in the area that it may be an issue, so hence the query. I suppose it depends very much on the type of housing and the ventilation.

I ask as one day I plan to build something there and would like to know if this is something I should seriously consider. The other option would be to amend plans and look for somewhere near the beach in Cha-Am or the surrounding area where I don't think this issue is such a concern.

Thank you for any feedback.

Never had this problem or heard of this problem & ive been living in the area on & off for 8 years :-)

Never had this problem or heard of this problem & ive been living in the area on & off for 8 years :-)

How many local homes do you know of with carpets??

Thats not a trick question or 'one liner', its just because,like you, I live in Isaan and know not one home with carpets, thats all!

Thailand is a tropical climate, and carpets mildew easily in Tropical climates. That's why you do not see many carpets here in Thailand.

Barry

Thailand is a tropical climate, and carpets mildew easily in Tropical climates. That's why you do not see many carpets here in Thailand.

Barry

Thank you for the replies. When I say carpets I don't mean wall-to-wall as per Europe, I was thinking more along the lines of Persian carpets/rugs. I am sure they can be affected, but then so would sofas, curtains etc... most probably. I haven't seen this problem in Korat which is only about an hour away, but was told that it is different in Wang Nam Khiew so just wanted to check.

I had a nice Turkish merino carpet that lasted just over a year before silverfish and moths made a mess of it.