Hello to all swimming pool owners in Thailand.

I am planning to build a swimming pool (approx. 15 x 8 m) and would like to get some advice from people who built one already.

1. what is a nice/affordable size

2. any idea of prices of the swimming pool and installation ?

3. what is better, prefab or build yourself

Any other info is welcome as I never built a swimming pool.

If anybody knows a swimmingpool company in Isan (Udon Thani) I would be happy to hear it.

Thanks !!

Geoniose,

1. what is a nice/affordable size

4 x 10 metres would be fine for a family pool. Bigger if you can budget for it.

2. any idea of prices of the swimming pool and installation ?

Pool companies mostly have a bad reputation for working on excessive profit mardings particularly where farangs are concerned.

This poster was quoted 880,000 baht for a 4 x 10 concrete in-ground pool in Nong Bua Lamphu which is now being DIY built for 256,000 baht without any compromise on quality or technology.

3. what is better, prefab or build yourself?

Definitely join a self help group, and/or pay a REASONABLY priced, reliable consultant to draw up your plans with you, recommend together with you the equipment and finish you would like, and maybe organise and supervise the construction.

Try posting your enquiry HERE.

and THIS Udon Thani swimming pool DIY user group.

They seem to be quite knowledgeable on pools and they are very quick to reply to calls for help. One of them is sure to meet up with you over a beer and take you to see some DIY projects under construction in the Udon area.