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Feature Requests and Problem Reports
Requests for changes or modifications to the forum software settings or other wish list items. Also, post any problems you are having using the forum here.
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coolthaihouse feedback
General feedback on the blog, forum or main site. Gripes or kudos, put them here.
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Your Building Story
Any story related to building in the LOS, whether everything turned out hunky dory or not!
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Introduce Yourself
A blurb about who you are an your interest in Thai real estate.
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land
separate topics on:- measurement, puchasing, registration - Land filling, compacting and levelling - drainage and
anything else related to raw land!
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roofing
methods, materials, sources & prices, construction for separate Topics on:
- steel truss
- tiles and coverings
- gutters and valleys
- insulation and ventilation
- soffit
- ceilings and anything related to ceiling construction and decoration
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Rebar and Metal
Specific to discussions about rebar and metal concerning strength, suitability or other considerations.
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cement, concrete and mortar
Almost everything that needs to be said about concrete, cement, hand-mixing, uses and prices has been said on this forum. Please check out the contributions before posting new questions.
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legal and finance
Legal issues related to buying land, houses, condos in the LOS. Anything about contracts. Finance related, such as getting a mortgage, buying property from the bank, etc.
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perimeter wall
Specific to perimeter walls as of 17-May-05. If you're a reader in this phase of construction check in and update us on your thinking. Anything related to perimeter wall, entry gates, wire fencing or security.
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water and plumbing
Anything to do with the subject of water or plumbing. Any type of well (hand dug wells, drilled wells, etc.), plumbing (but not swimming pools) or any other discussion related to water.
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swimming pool
Any thing to do with swimming pools, fish ponds, or other man made structures which hold water (but not wells for drinking water).
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electric
Information on electric installation and anything related to electric.
Design, materials, sources & prices, for separate topics on:
- Wiring diagrams, regulations and standards
- materials, installation, connection.
- sources & prices
- hazards and trouble shooting
Before you post any questions, download Itchy's tutorials and search for an answer there.
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cooling systems
Air conditioning, fans, and anything related to keeping it cool, such as insulation. This would include any posts generally discussing how to keep it cool, such as which types of blocks are better insulators.... ideal wall thickness for keeping an A/C house cool, etc.
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security
Anything about security. Security systems, crime, recommended protective measures and the like.
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windows and doors
Information about windows and doors.
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garden and landscaping
Gardens, landscaping and other things related to 'everything outside'.
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wood and woodworking
Anything to do with wood or woodworking for example, DIY woodworking, Construction techniques using wood, etc.
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House Design, Architecture & Project Management
For general discussion of:
1.) Project management or other professionals used during the project.
2.) Anything related to house design tools and applications. This would be an area to share and get feedback on your ideas for a house plan.
3.) Architectural styles used within Thailand.
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general
General construction topics - basically anything to do with building not covered in other topics.
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material prices & building costs
Anything to do with prices. Raw material prices or prices for finished material (or labor such as well drilling). Project prices (how much will it cost??), etc.
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Thai names for Construction Stuff
Thai names for anything related to construction, materials, handy sayings, etc. Feel free to use Thai Script in this forum. Suggested format would be english approximation, Thai Script (optional) and the associated meaning.
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buy and sell
Land or house for sale. Anything real estate related for sale goes here! DO NOT however advertise consulting or building services.
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Isaan provinces
Amnat Charoen, Buriram, Chaiyaphum, Kalasin, Khon Kaen, Loei, Maha Sarakham, Mukdahan, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Ratchasima (Korat), Nongbua Lamphu, Nong Khai, Roi Et, Sakon Nakhon, Sisaket, Surin, Ubon Ratchathani, Udon Thani, Yasothon
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Northern Region
Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Kamphaeng Phet, Lampang, Lamphun, Mae Hong Son, Nakhon Sawan, Nan, Phayao, Phetchabun, Phichit, Phitsanulok, Phrae, Sukhothai, Tak, Uthai Thani, Uttaradit
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Central Region (including Cha-am and Hua Hin)
Ang Thon, Ayutthaya, Chai Nat, Kanchanaburi, Lop Buri, Nakhon Nayok, Nakhon Pathom, Nonthaburi, Pathum Thani, Phetchaburi, Prachuap Khiri Khan (Hua Hin and Cha-am), Ratchaburi, Samut Prakan, Samut Sakhon, Samut Songkhram, Saraburi, Sing Buri, Suphan Buri
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Eastern Region (including Pattaya)
Chachoengsao, Chanthaburi, Chon Buri, Prachin, Pattaya, Rayong, Sa Kaeo, Trat
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Southern Region (excluding Krabi, Samui, Phuket)
Chumphon,, Nakhon Si Thammarat, Narathiwat, Pattani, Phang Nga, Phatthalung,, Ranong, Satun, Songkhla, Surat Thani, Trang, Yala
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Greater Bangkok
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Krabi, Samui, Phuket
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general
Any expat related issue or comment.
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medical
Issues related to medical treatment.
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disasters
Floods, droughts, tsunami's and other natural disasters affecting coolthaihouse.members.
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suggestions for new threads
Any ideas for a new thread? Put them here.
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Friendly Banter
Tempted to post some off topic material in the Building Forums....... Want to talk about football, your neighbor's dog or exchange friendly barbs with other members?? Start your conversations here!!!
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Life in Thailand
Observations, thoughts and your stories about living in Thailand, share them here. 'My life in Thailand' or 'Observations on Living in Thailand'.
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Thai Language Forum
Anything in Thai language (outside of Thai names for Construction Stuff).
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