return to my isaan bungalow after 3- 4 years

[pumpjack]

me and the wifey seperated on and off for about 4 years and my house in udon has been left desolate,  wifey states her family didnt live in it but i call that BS.        anyway i will be returning there in near future with her and my kid.    the bungalow was built 7 years ago and whilst there it was well looked after but now i fear water pipes, shower, rust , aircon etc will be all but <deleted>

 

if needing new aircon units and water systems plus labour costs etc i wont be doing it .  hopefully everything wont be too bad in the place but i fear the worst .  

 

what to expect ? 

Edited June 2, 2017 by metisdead
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[ThaidDown]

[tomwct]

Looks like Thainess took over maintaining the house. Amazing Thailand.

Edited June 1, 2017 by tomwct

[KhunBENQ]

2 hours ago, pumpjack said:

but i fear the worst .

That's the correct attitude.

 

What materials have been used for roof, doors and windows.

Windows intact and closed?

Is the plot covered in concrete or will vegatation have grown uncontrolled?

In the latter case you will hardly see it from the road.

 

If it is in a densely populated area/village you might at least be spared from vandalism, squatters, robbery (materials).

Supplies (water, power) will be cut of course.

 

[Senechal]

Invest in some WiFi cameras.

 

They're great for peace of mind in the future when you're not around.

[oxo1947]

Well... welcome back to Udon Thani Pumpjack--- Sure your be amazed to hear that the night-life...which was nearly non existent , has got worse in that time....closed down Tongs and got quite strict with times etc.

Didn't you make just 1 friend who could check on it while you were doing your 3 years here..?

I wouldn't think that anything would happen to the pipes.....air con--they are prime targets to be stolen if no one is looking out or your in a seclude spot--maybe your better off if the family did live in it. If they didn't then as mentioned the vegetation  would have probably grown over the house..anyway as you probably know there is an Udon site....post on there if you want to line up some local Chaing --maybe someone lives near to the house and can give you a report--there a friendly bunch .

cant put the link here --but PM it to you... in case you need it...good luck with everything

[impulse]

21 hours ago, pumpjack said:

what to expect ? 

 

One of your wife's family members is just dying to send her some photos on Line, Facebook or WeChat.

 

May as well get the information now...

 

[Destiny1990]

U can expect:Termites

[PETERTHEEATER]

Termite damage almost certainly.

 

Break-in damage by local opportunists.

 

Anything of value inside when you left? Is the house in your name? Insurance?

[janclaes47]

On 6/1/2017 at 0:36 PM, pumpjack said:

me and the wifey seperated on and off for about 4 years

And you want to know what to expect?

[natway09]

What house?

[little mary sunshine]

Almost certain after that length of time only two

items will improve your situation...1.  gasoline 

                                                               2. A match

         

[steven100]

Edited June 2, 2017 by steven100

[Retiredandhappyhere]

Even if your Thai wife or family had been living in the house all the time after you left, you probably would not want to see it now. No maintenance at all would have been carried out and most equipment will either be missing or not working.  As one poster said, you might not even be able to find the house amongst all the junk and vegetation.  I know this from personal experience in leaving a 4 bed, 5 bath, fully furnished  luxurious home with ten air cons in my ex-wife's hands, while paying her maintenance for my son who lives with her.

 

As maintenance costs money, I do not entirely blame her for the state of the house, except for the fact that it is filthy with junk occupying every available space inside and out. I should add that I have no financial interest in the house any more following the divorce agreement.

[1FinickyOne]

Expect good news for sure. Since you are so well prepared for the absolute worst, it can only get better. Good luck to you and your family. 

[free123]

great outlook in the future as i just try to find the money building a house next year...any suggestions ??? 

Edited June 2, 2017 by free123

[paul18620]

You haven't learned your lesson from the first time have you ,gluten for more punishment from a Thai lady if you are going back to her ,hope there is no high balcony in the house so you don't become a member to the jumper club.

[Lucky mike]

Probably family planning a working B to bring it up to scratch ! Fill up fridge and have a welcome home party when you arrive ?

[david555]

Maybe the new owners meeting...........T.I.T.

[NoshowJones]

31 minutes ago, paul18620 said:

You haven't learned your lesson from the first time have you ,gluten for more punishment from a Thai lady if you are going back to her ,hope there is no high balcony in the house so you don't become a member to the jumper club.

Kind of warm for wearing jumpers at this time of year, but I think you mean the flying club. 

Edited June 2, 2017 by possum1931

[paul18620]

2 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

Kind of warm for wearing jumpers at this time of year, but I think you mean the flying club. 

Jumper club / Flying club the end result is the same :)

[NoshowJones]

11 minutes ago, paul18620 said:

Jumper club / Flying club the end result is the same :)

If the flier is wearing a jumper, it may give him a softer landing.

[paul18620]

2 minutes ago, possum1931 said:

If the flier is wearing a jumper, it may give him a softer landing.

I wish it did as there wouldn't be so many guys ending up dead over a Thai lady when they think they have a great relationship but when their money is gone and the Thai lady leaves then depression sets in and the falang doesn't think good and joins the Jumper / Flying cub 

[maprao]

My advice if you built it 7 years ago with building costs exchange rates it was relatively cheap.

If you can afford to walk away....

If you are visiting her with your child then show no emotion if they show you the house.

[dotpoom]

9 hours ago, Senechal said:

Invest in some WiFi cameras.

 

They're great for peace of mind in the future when you're not around.

Not sure about that.....if I was my holliers in the Canaries I'd hate to see a bunch of guys in balaclava's ramsacking me gaff.....sorta put a damper on me holiday?

 

[Tony125]

Please post a picture and description when you finnaly get there.  My wife has family that have homes in different areas of Thailand and pay someone to clean a house or cut grass when they are not there.

[IAMHERE]

I think expecting the worst is appropriate. The wife has already alibied herself and her family, they didn't stay there so it wasn't them. Hope you post a picture or two. Good luck, you seem a hardy and reality minded man.

[4MyEgo]

I wouldn't be too worried about the house as it can be rebuilt, as for your relationship, well from my previous experience, if it doesn't start off well, your doomed, I hope I am wrong in your situation and you have it covered, because there is nothing worse than living with someone and constantly fighting.

 

Good luck 

[tryasimight]

We leave our place in Isaan unattended for months without any ill affects. The place in Australia is a very different story...a lot of things deteriorate through lack of use....pumps, air cons, chainsaw etc etc

[kensisaket]

I would think your wife should have had someone looking after her interests, i.e. your bungalow.  I would expect more damage from critters (rats/mice and possibly termites).  Trust what she tells you.  When you get there just stay out of the way; because, she will take care of the yelling/screaming at people if your worst nightmares are realized.  I think you are going to be in a lot better shape than you expect.