BUILDING A HOUSE IN THAILAND UPDATE
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BUILDING A HOUSE IN THAILAND
Its that time again to give you another thai build update on the progress. Things remain on the up & Toon & I are happy with how things are going.
We would like to thank all you viewers & subscribers who have given us building advice & words of motivation when the build wasnt going quite so well.
Leigh & Toon - Rural life Thailand
CZcams channel started April 2017.
We live in a small village located in Kamphaeng Phet. It is far away from city life & we share it with our beloved dogs, chickens, ducks & thousands of fish.
We are in the process of building our dream Thailand homestead with fishing park & working farm on our remote nearby land. It's not posh & we're on a fairly strict budget, but we love it.
We lead a busy thai lifestyle, which is immense fun & very fulfilling.
Our days are filled with wild fishing, preparing them (food & selling), farming & building.
We are lucky enough to be able to spend time exploring Kamphaeng Phet & messing about like big kids going wild swimming!
We hope you enjoy watching our lighthearted Thai vlog adventures.
We place huge importance on viewers comments & attempt to reply to all who have taken the time to post.
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Please excuse my in-video currency converter (my brain!)
It was well off . . . I will be sticking to baht figures only in the future if I dont have a calculator near by!
I think Baht figures are best because the exchange rates will alter more over the years than the price of materials... and future viewers can do their own conversions - into their own currencies...
Definitely . . . & that is without my dodgy "on the fly" international conversion rate!
Cheers Leigh.
IS THE HOUSE FINISHED ?? WHERE ARE YOU FROM IN UK
Well John, let's say it's livable lol.
Still things to tart up but it's ok.
@@johnwardle7016 forgot to say that I spend most of my years in Peterborough, Cambridgeshire 😉
Sometimes, ya just have to look back and see how far you and Mrs Crabtree have come Leigh. So bloody impressive to see what you've achieved my mate. You two need to take a bow.
That's so kind of you to say thanks GTM. It's a heck of a journey for sure 😉
Looks like a very good quality block!
NICE TO SEE A SITE SO CLEAN
Cheers John W.
Well done buddy, all the hard work is coming together nicely. Really do appreciate you taking the time to vlog on progress and the way of life you both have. If anyone ever tells you 'you are a lucky man' just remind them that it's strange that the harder I work the luckier I get. Atb - TBA01
Morning TBA01 - thanks for that & I totally agree with your take on being lucky Vince. I was told many years ago that I would never be rich, but I would always lead a busy life & have enough money to be comfortable . . . that has always stuck with me to this day.
Cheers Leigh.
I'm looking to build a bedroom on the bathroom at the garden so I can overnight sometimes. House is about 20 kilometers away..looking for what's available here and found you guys again at a early unseen time. Gonna do most myself. Hope things are good.
Wow this is going back a fair few years! Looking back, our build was a challenge, as most are, but it got finished, mostly lol.
Good idea to overnight on your farm, depending on what you're growing ⭐
Hi Leigh & Toon well done looking good ,great progress really pleased for you both, fantastic vlog cheers bob
Thanks for that & taking the time posting your comment Bob.
Cheers Leigh.
Brilliant video Leigh yet again it helped me out for my future plans. living the dream mate 👍
Hi Richard - thanks for commenting againg.
Probably apply the principle of "dont do as we do" lol!
Cheers buddy, Leigh.
I enjoyed your personal chat to your vloggers. Your honesty is refreshing and touching. It's a wonderful experience, watching your plans take shape.
Hello Phyllis & thanks for that it means a lot to Toon & me.
Cheers Leigh.
Well done Leigh, looking good ,looks like nice quiet location everything takes time and money you certainly won't get bored plenty to do. One thing I miss now my house is finished I find living in the village you are limited.
Thanks Clifford - no fear of running out of things to do once we are on the farm thats for sure buddy. Cant wait to run around in 50 rai lol!
Cheers Leigh.
Wow the house is really coming on. Will look awesome when its all finished
Thanks for that TEOO - fingers crossed we can get it over the finishing line before midnight December.
Cheers Leigh.
wow...I am loving the glass blocks...actually thinking back in the 70s i had a house with a whole wall made from them, and it did not look half bad , but, Well done the house looks good, looks really beautiful out there !!.............. hey don't forget to ear mark a few glass block for the chickens....
Sometimes I really dont know when you are taking the piss Steve lol.
In my defense I am a 70s baby so glass blocks are in my DNA. Also bare in mind its also the "yes dear" syndrome lol.
The chickens will be going without blocks . . . I will draw the line there.
Cheers as always, Leigh.
OMG......Don''t take me serious Leigh .....Just jealous you are planning that large area so you can extend that already extensive fashion wardrobe you have !! i am really falling behind...lol, ME thinks a trip to CA on the cards !!
CA - they always had good vests on offer there lol.
Forget C&A... or M&S... it's glass blocks that maketh the man...
[Now try taking that seriously...!]
Harry inHuaHin Oh was thinking man Maketh the blocks ........was going to pull he's leg about the cladding " oh I do love cladding " but I think my time is numbered ......before he boots me of he's channel,
สวัสดีคุณตูน & leigh
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That was a very intelligent statement on the real cost of living in Thailand. When you get right down to the truth of the matter, it's however much you are willing, or able to spend, just like anywhere else. I do enjoy the vlogs. I don't know that I could adjust to country living, but as long as you're happy, that's all that matters. You two are pretty funny by the way. Keep them coming if you don't mind.
Thanks for that David.
Yes village/ rural living isn't everyone's cup of tea for sure. Toon & I have lived in more built areas previously, but the pull of living on the land was just too great to resist.
Cheers Leigh.
I agree - I always smile at these people who ask: Can I live in Thailand for 500 $US / month... or whatever... Define 'live'...
Of course you can... but would you want to...? If you do, then just give it a try.
I always tell people to let me know their lifestyle in the West, and I'll give you a rough idea what that will cost in Thailand - Central Bangkok or rural Roi Et...
Hi David - thanks for the positive comment. We will be doing an exact cost video at the end of the build. Village life rocks lol!
Cheers Leigh.
Shame nobody else has commented on... Neil's Jazz Intro. I love it.
All my vlogs are having different intros but... maybe one day I'll have to talk to Neil as well...
Neil is a top top bloke Harry, we are so lucky to know the guy.
I was lucky enough to meet up with him again the other week. He even allowed in his man-cave/ recording studio to watch him tweak some tracks for our intros & outros. Cheers Leigh.
Great blog don't forget all us all out here .your not alone have a great Sunday see you on the next blog
Hi Pete, you're quite right buddy, there are plenty of other farangs out here that have made sacrifices to make their moves possible.
Cheers Leigh.
well as big chris said in lock stock and two smoking barrels "its been emotional" lol, well done on seeing your dreams become a reality mate, all the hard work is paying off
Thanks SP - In the words of Brick Top in Snatch "Stop blowing smoke up my arse-hole" lol. 2 of my favourite films of all time . . . Guy Ritchie rocks!
Hey Leigh & Toon we are also building a home in rural Northeast Thailand and videoing the build I agree on the costs best to stick to baht and have a good plan or go with the flow of the build lol
Keep smiling Mate, there are very few people in this World who actually get to live their dream.
So fortunate that both of us can say that we're doing just that.
Take care
Brad & Ta
Spot on there Brad - its crazy that a couple of Herberts like us can make the move over here . . . it really is bonkers when you think about it. I had my comfy slippers on for years, regular job & income & never saw my self leaving the comfort zone. As I am sure you are too, I am so so glad I took the plunge.
Cheers as always, Leigh.
I've always tended to believe: It doesn't ultimately matter where you land - the important thing is to take the plunge... with or without the sandals... 555
And with or without socks 555.
I couldn't put my finger on what Thais and Poms have in common before, but that's it, you both wear socks with sandals.
Dont knock it til you try it Brad. So comfy & you look as cool as heck lol!
Cool vlog
Thanks for that Sean, appreciated buddy. Cheers Leigh.
cool beans Leigh 7 Toon, this is looking very nice now and surprised on how cheap things are like the block work.
Is that just labour or materials included? I like the off set glass blocks on front entrance, makes it unique.
I was going to ask you what is the finish, but you said in video it will be cement rendered.
If i had spare time i would volunteer to do some work for you. looking good. any idea on colour of exterior,
Hiya sk8guitardrums - nice to hear from you. How are the long hours going at the dairy these days?
The block work price for was for the labour cost. We get the blocks for 4.5B each. Regarding the colour . . . the boss has suggested blue!!!! lol. We will have to see.
Thanks for the kind offer BTW.
Cheers Leigh.
I can only imagine the difficulty in appreciating Thai workmanship and quality, when you have lived a life in England.
Looking back to those early videos, it's wasn't a great experience overall.
Our house is at about the same stage as yours we've just finished rendering the inside waiting for the rain to stop and we'll get the outside done haven't got the windows in yet tho great to see another farang going through the same process
Hi Don - thats great & hope its going well & you guys are embracing the challenge of building in Thailand. Dont forget to check out "Gobol How" for you windows 555!
Cheers Leigh.
Credit to the both to you well done !!Its beautiful just shows hard work pays off !!
Thanks for that Nick. We are buzzing now the main bits are done.
Cheers Leigh.
Don't worry, you'll always get some wall cracks using breeze blocks but it won't fall down in your lifetime Leigh. Top tip from me. Make a plan and take photos of anything such as plumbing and electrics that are underground or chased into a wall for reference. Fit numerous water cocks in strategic locations in case of burst pipes/leaks. Use plumbing fittings and connectors with brass threads rather than plastic. Don't buy any chrome fittings, they will rust, believe me. Stainless steel is good but expensive. Just go for plastic in the bog n wash room using stainless screws and talking about the bog, make sure they fit the seal correctly or you will regret it. Chok dee mate and get a grip of that quivering bottom lip yer great big Jessie lol.
Thanks Wayne - I never the bottom lip would get a response from you lol.
Thanks for the good tips buddy.
Just edited my comment Leigh so check the added invaluable info for free too.
Roger that 👍
Ah bless you pal... nearly had me blubbing there :o)
I can imagine that it is quite an emotional thing to see it coming together at last.
There are a few places where I would possibly think that it could have been done better (Maybe if they used a spirit level) but overall, once it is rendered it will not even be visible.
I would be proud to own such a place. You have achieved a minor miracle my friend on the budget you have. You should give yourselves a pat on the back.
Sadly, no quote of the day today :o) You can't compete against yourself matey!
Gutted no quote of the day Nomadd but thanks a bundle for your kind words.
Here is a quote to fill the void "WAAP" Wing And A Prayer" Leigh & Toons building principle.
Cheers Leigh.
look´s verry nice,PERFEKT...
Hi I’m Gary. I’m new to your channel. That’s a very nice house. The blocks look real straight.
as always a super blog good luck leigh and toon with your new house
Hi James - big thumbs up for your kind words buddy.
Cheers Leigh.
Well, things are coming along nicely ;0) Wishing you and Toon all the Best ! Thanks for sharing , love the vlogs . Give us some news from UK , should be interesting to see the other side... ;0) Cheers !
Thanks for that Joel. I am looking to do a video of sorts from the UK once I have caught up with all editing of the footage we still have.
Cheers Leigh.
The house is coming along great mate well done.
Thanks Mad For it - we are getting there. Hopefully all done & dusted by December.
Cheers Leigh.
Sorry if I missed it but what does a completed house like this cost
Hi leigh & toon, what a brilliant & honest vlog, I also watch another vlogger I won't mention any names, he keeps saying how cheap his electric is a month, everytime I ask him the question, he don't reply,mmm! Anyway I know how you feel being away from the Mrs as you know I'm in a similar position, but keep your chin up bud & your dream will come together, great vlog! 👍
Always nice to hear from you Giuseppe - As they say: "Good things come to those who wait." Well I hope they do or we are both in trouble lol!
It maybe the case that the other vlogger you follow gets 1000s of comments a day & its just a logistics issue getting round to replying . . . or maybe they just dont like you lol!
Our channel is still only 4 months old but it still takes up plenty of time & effort replying to everyone individually.
Who knows this time next year we may be ignoring you too lmao!
Thanks as always, cheers Leigh.
Well done , I bet your chuffed . My dream comes together next year .
Hi PIT - well chuffed matey. Looking forward to seeing how it goes for your Thailand journey/ adventure.
Cheers Leigh.
Looking amazing. Love to see the rest get done. U choose an open design for the roof and wall. U are not going to install an ac? How do u get along with the Heat at Night?
Stay safe and thanks for vlogging.
Hi Kjell - thanks for that buddy.
We will be installing ceilings (quite high) but going to hold tight & see how the building copes with the temperatures before deciding on air-con.
Cheers Leigh.
Don't worry you have both done well and hope one day we can meet and i will show/teach you how to fish lol god bless you both
Remember alibalibe I was taught by an ex-world champion & Toon is obsessively competitive, but yeah lets have a fish-off lol!
I was taught by an old miner how to maximize your catch but it's not easy to get the dynamite back home nowadays lolololol
TNT will not be permitted in our lake or the match is off buddy lol.
As the saying goes Leigh "good things come yo those who wait" I did detect a bit of emotion in there mate(even tho you laugh it of 😁) but I guess that's it does get a bit emotional at times living out there and missing England a bit but hey ya living ya dream and I'm sure I will have days like that when I eventually move out there anyway house looking good, ya getting there but I am a bit jealous ya way ahead of me 😎 but I to will get there and as always "Keep it real" ✌
Hi Gary - we will always keep it real matey thats for sure.
My down days start about a week before I have to leave for a work trip. Dont get me wrong, I do miss family back in the UK, but its a real wrench leaving Toon & our village life. All being well by the end of this year things will be a lot more permanent.
Looking forward to seeing/ hearing how it all goes your end in the future. Your plan looks decent & definitely achievable.
Cheers Leigh.
R thought something was getting you down yeah must be hard leaving toon and the life style. How long you coming back for? Well if my plan comes together I won't need to do the "work run" lol bit like a visa run but longer and ya come back with money and as someone said in a comment ya got to have dream other wise what is there 😊 anyway best off luck mate sure the time will fly and ya be back with Toon 😎
Right on... A visa-run and you come back with a flea in your ear. So glad I gave those up.
Gary Cooper missing England what a joke, we have had no summer this year, if you are A foreigner in England you will get a free house and a pocket full of money, two more years and I will be in Thailand for good, can't wait.
Army life, being away from home most of the time helped wreck 2 marriages. It's not pleasant that's for sure.
Love to see your breakdown i am soon about to start my build god willing frogging shitting myself
Embrace the fear buddy lol!
Start building the perimeter fence. For security reason.. It looks like you dont have any neighbors. In the Philppines, perimeter fence is part of the building because we do not know if a would be criminal... addict or drunkst or what not comes barging into your house. Your neighbor is quite far. Include safety features of your house. Protection against crime. You can never tell given your area. You and I are farang it pays to be safe. We are new in the area. Have a perimeter built.
Great video and channel. Liked and subscribed!
Glad to have you aboard Damir.
Cheers Leigh.
nice house!
Thank you Village TV. Leigh & Toon.
well done, you have 3 buildings going up apart from main house..what are they for.?..office ?...guest house..?. I like the design....no upstairs....good idea......its funny how scared Thais can be....Toon telling you not to go down there on your own.....Like my wife in Khon Kaen telling me to be careful because of bad people ...????I dont worry...maipenrai........
Love your Vid.
Thanks Pustia 👍
Hi, my wife had 6 green glass blocks put in our bedroom wall and I hate them because if someone is in the lounge when I go to bed the light makes it hard for me to sleep.
It wont be an issue for me Alan . . . we sleep like a log & Bambi isnt allowed to watch TV after 8pm lol.
Cheers Leigh.
This is quite an old vid now, but just to let you know you're speaking my language, literally and metaphorically! Living the dream, but sacrificing along the way,
Cheers PPP P
What 35,000 for rendering, oops that's high.
About right actually from builder.
I strode into luck, have a couple of guys work for 500 a day good renderers add sand 440 a cu cement 115 a bag.
Plus I am not bad with a rendering trowel myself.
Looks good.
Plus obviously watch you farming updates, so have seen it finished.
Good on ya.
Thank you Robert
@@TLFarm welcome there good, no look at me nonsense, just videoing your normal daily routine with informed reasons for your actions.
Type of Vlogs I like.
Keep up the good work.
(Catching up on videos)
It’s been a good year now ... Any regrets or wish you’d done anything different?
A few things we would do differently. Only real regret was not getting someone else in to do the tiling. We used a friend instead of trusting our gut feeling but hey ho.
We've made numerous cock-ups in this first year but we're getting to grips with it all now. It's a real challenge because of the diversity we have chosen to live with but I tell you what . . . It feels amazing & boredom is not possible.
Cheers Leigh and Toon.
Hi leigh & toon, yes maybe they don't like me, lol. What it is he does reply but, everytime he ses his electric is on 600 baht a month & I question it that's when he don't reply, lol mmm! And even my wife said impossible what does he use a candle! 😂😂 anyway it is what it is! And yes maybe you will ignore me to 😂 thanks for replying & your honest vlogs.
"Does he use a candle!" . . . pmsl!
I'm a bricky and that blockwork is dodgy to say the leased, Thai don't seem to have any conception of bonding, everything where possible should be half bond on the blockwork, there's straight joints everywhere, only the render will be holding it up.
Hi Andy - most Thais do know about half-bond, they just choose not to always do it if left to their own devices . . . WAAP - Wing And A Prayer!
Thanks for taking the time to post us your comment.
Cheers Leigh.
Leigh & Toon Rural life Thailand no probs mate, I'm not a hater, just like to see the job done right,, keep a eye on them , at least theve put some sort of concrete lintels over the openings, some just build on top of the frames.nice size house though, chock Dee...
Thanks for that Andy - Toon & I always read & take on board what our viewers have to say. We have picked up loads of advice in our first 4 months of CZcams. Some has been utter pants, but mostly very helpful 555!
Its been a huge shame for us . . . we always hoped that Toons father would be around long enough to oversee the builders & keep them in check . . . sadly it wasnt to be, but will get there.
Cheers Leigh.
บ้านที่กำลังจะสำเร็จ สามีกำลังทำงานหนักเอาเงินมาฉาบปูนปูกระเบื้อง 555
Thats right . . . very tired now 555! x
Coming on Leigh. What did the house base cost?
Thanks for sending your comment Darren. We will be doing an exact cost & full breakdown video on completion of the house build (December 2017).
Cheers Leigh.
I , but am trying to watch your videos on a daily basis but I cannot seem to find when your last video was done. I saw an August date of the 7th, and cannot seem to find anything after that. It would maybe help if you would date your videos, and thank you.
Hi GMZ - this should help:
Select the Video tab on our channel page to see the full listings & view them as - Date added (newest first).
If you still think you may have missed an upload select the Playlist tab & view it - Date created (newest).
As of today (24/08/2017) we have a total of 58 videos uploaded & published. All are set to Public viewing & are placed in one or more Playlist.
Please note we do not upload videos on a daily basis. Usually 2/3 per
week depending on if I am working away. When I am back in the village
you may see videos published more often but there are of a shorter
duration & lower resolution because our internet upload speed is so
slow.
Hope this helps, cheers Leigh.
Looking good. Are you finnish with the house? All the best fron Hinlat. :)
Hi WTT - The house isnt finished yet (update video tomorrow).
The build has slowed due to finances so I have had to nip back to the UK on a work trip to fund finishing our project.
Cheers Leigh.
Sound good I will wait for the update :)
BONJOUR COMBIEN VOUS A COUTE VOTRE MAISON AU M2 EN MAINDOEUVRE ET QUELLE EST LA SURFACE DE VOTRE MAISON MERCIE BONNE JOURNEE A VOUS
Any new updates on the house?
Where is the video of your finished house tour ?
can these concrete posts be made any thinner!!!?? paying less but also getting less
I think 4in is the most narrow they make near to us.
Maybe only he knows!😂
If you build the hen house and lay even one block that is considered working equals a very large fine or even jail in Thailand. Belive me some one will report you to the Police. You could never get a work permit for that type of work as if a Thai is capable of doing the job then you can't have a work permit. A mistake you have already done is broadcast that your going to work even that it's for your self and your not been paid it's against the law. I would keep your thoughts to your self and remove that bit of your video where you state your going to lay blocks. Also noticed the block work on front of your house is not keyed in making it a weak structure they do that a lot in Thailand not keying in brick work. Also if your working on your farm that is also against the law so be very careful indeed. My friend was caught lifting a crate of milk off a pick up truck into his restaurant Police caught him and he got 10,000 Baht fine. He was later reported to be working cooking in his own restaurant Police raided his business caught him cooking and he received a 3 year jail sentance. Be better to pay a Thai to finish your chicken coop and avoid a visit from the corrupt Thai Police. I'm enjoying your blogs but please think before you speak Sir.
Whit the froggin hek have you got on your tee shirt nostalgia sure
Blame my sister Sam alibalibe . . . at least its not ironed & keeping it for best (what ever ironing is?)
Cheers Leigh.
Don't worry 19 66 was a long time ago lololololol and it was never a goal anyway lolololol
How very dare you . . . in an England poll, that ref & linesmen were voted the most professional football officials to ever grace the game lol.
lol
"How very dare you...!" - how sweet... 555
If you need any help with the electrics i am more than willing to assist you am an electrical engineer sorry old electrical engineer
Our previous sparky Toon booted out our village house & she finished the wiring herself! Needless to say I am a total numpty when it comes to electrics.
I'm only a message away if you need any help and any serious problems only a drive away do't worry But please don't wear that tee shirt it brings back unpleasant memories
Really appreciated your offer of help alibalibe, but I cant promise no more 1966 tshirt because I havent got many tops lol! Cheers buddy.