BwanaJohn.... Sounds like you either lived in The Rhodesia's or South Africa at some stage.
I was born in Northern Rhodesia (Zambia) and lived in South Africa for 10 years so I'm familiar with the term Bwana. LOL
I purchased land in the Chaing Kham rural are hoping to build and see the rest of my life out over there in a rural village with peace and quiet.
Covid and a cheating wife have stalled progress. LOL
I'm having difficulty getting building rates THB/M2 s I can prepare a budget.