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I think you (BKKBILL) would fit the bill perfectly.

Trust all is well, can you sub-let the moderator duties in the interim?

removed double post.

That is after fully reading the older thread and gaining an insight as to what your problem really is - then start a new thread -- of course that's assuming you don't find an answer to your problem.

Mike, If I can sell I plan to build in a similar vein, I have an idea I would like to develop of everything build round a court yard which would become the central point of the house. Well - that's my current dream.

Our not yet 3 year old house is being put on the market, it has been professionally built to the highest standard using only quality materials. It is of approx. 300M2 internally consisting of 3 bedrooms with good sized on-suites complete with water heaters, separate lounge, dining area and a sitting...

Well get them there on Monday, don't threaten just do it. He will soon hear about it and when he comes around looking for any outstanding monies - well you now know how to play the next Monday game. Legally I guess you need to pay at some time (in the future) for any outstanding work - but of course...

Wise move.

Agree with Maseratimartin, if you wish to proceed with this guy, advanced payment and job completion to your satisfaction against land, motor vehicle or other tangible property.

Setup a bank account in Thailand and an account in the UK and do an internet banking transfer, From Aust. the charge is from memory $30 plus a nominal charge at the Thai end. Always transfer in your local currency not Thai Baht - better exchange rate. This is easy and safer than carrying large amoun...

I agree - spent a long time looking for the problem when there was no problem to look for.

How is the new house coming along?

With regards to using slab, floating slab or piles and beams, be guided by the local "experienced" builders - not the rice-farmer come builder in the off-session. The ground conditions in parts of Thailand dictate that load-bearing piles are prefered. For my own build I was keen (read want...

What ever you decide to do, make sure you transfer your money to Thailand in your home country currency, you will normaly pick up a couple of points on exchange rate.