Chandler 16 Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) Curious, close to the Cambodia border within reason. Building a home on wife's land. What are building costs like? For say a decent 3 bedroom home with AC and hot water. Decent living room and kitchen? Also, is there a general consensus on the cost of living in that area? Decent life style, nothing crazy. Money to party or travel a little when you want to, but not really doing on regular basis.... Maybe leaving room for 1 or 2 children? Probably 1 car/truck and a motorbike. Relaxed lifestyle... I'm not sure if there is much difference in the schooling from Thai schools to private schools. Any input on helping to figure this out would be appreciated. I am sure I didn't give sufficient information. Let me know what I left out in forum or even better a PM. Thanks! I am sure I'm not the first to ask this question. Sorry for repeating it, although costs do change frequently. Khob khun krap! Ih-lee Ih-lee na! Edited November 19, 2020 by Chandler Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post HashBrownHarry 1,755 Posted November 19, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 19, 2020 House price i'd expect 1.5-2M depending on finish. 50-70K per month would be heaps ( no kids ). Good luck. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chandler 16 Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 (edited) any idea what cost of raising children are? general costs I'm referring to. Edited November 20, 2020 by Chandler 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Chandler 16 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 21 minutes ago, HashBrownHarry said: House price i'd expect 1.5-2M depending on finish. 50-70K per month would be heaps ( no kids ). Good luck. Thank you very much Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post EVENKEEL 5,592 Posted November 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2020 15,000 to 200,000 bht/mo. That should cover it. 1 15 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Chandler 16 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 minute ago, EVENKEEL said: 15,000 to 200,000 bht/mo. That should cover it. well, now I can narrow down my stuff 555 Just general costs like i said nothing crazy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post EVENKEEL 5,592 Posted November 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, Chandler said: well, now I can narrow down my stuff 555 Just general costs like i said nothing crazy. There's no rule that says you must live on her land. For extended happiness, live far away from her family and she can visit them. 18 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post baansgr 9,671 Posted November 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2020 Food, utilities, gasoline, everything is almost priced the same throughout Thailand. Only thing cheaper in Issan is land price. Some good companies can build 3 bed 2 bath for 1.2 mil (build only).. Kids is upto you...pocket money, how often you treat them etc. After all your major purchases..30k can live very well with some to spare 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chandler 16 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 12 minutes ago, EVENKEEL said: There's no rule that says you must live on her land. For extended happiness, live far away from her family and she can visit them. actually i had considered that, something near the water or maybe Cambodia as its close and cheaper 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chandler 16 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 6 minutes ago, baansgr said: Food, utilities, gasoline, everything is almost priced the same throughout Thailand. Only thing cheaper in Issan is land price. Some good companies can build 3 bed 2 bath for 1.2 mil (build only).. Kids is upto you...pocket money, how often you treat them etc. After all your major purchases..30k can live very well with some to spare 30K Thb a month is fair there? 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post DILLIGAD 3,698 Posted November 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2020 How well do you know the area that you 'propose' to live in??? Agree with Evenkeel's comments above and I would add, Why not rent a place for a year or 3 first. then decide if the area is right for you. There are many abandoned 'mansions/monuments' around the area that you describe (one was mine) and think it makes perfect sense to rent first. Good luck! 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Chandler 16 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 Just now, DILLIGAD said: How well do you know the area that you 'propose' to live in??? Agree with Evenkeel's comments above and I would add, Why not rent a place for a year or 3 first. then decide if the area is right for you. There are many abandoned 'mansions/monuments' around the area that you describe (one was mine) and think it makes perfect sense to rent first. Good luck! I dont know it very well. just figured she would care to be close to parents. thanks 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Popular Post 1FinickyOne 7,001 Posted November 20, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted November 20, 2020 8 minutes ago, Chandler said: I dont know it very well. just figured she would care to be close to parents. thanks people tend to go a bit heavy on avoiding the family... and in many cases appropriately... keep your eyes open... do they drink or gamble? I married the family and it has been a pleasure. We built a family compound too. There is always a baby sitter available and someone to feed the dog if we go away... there is a deep sense of security in knowing there are many family members around if your car breaks down or if you have a problem... kids can get expensive... do you want your kid to have a computer, ipad etc.. when it will help them with school? 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites
Boomer6969 1,999 Posted November 20, 2020 Share Posted November 20, 2020 (edited) 16 minutes ago, Chandler said: 30K Thb a month is fair there? Many people say so. It all depends on what one expects from life. I have no problem spending all of my 250000 pension. While my initial setup costs were well over 10M. But I was used to 20000 USD a month in Geneva before my retirement. I maybe worth to point out that health insurance for a family of 4 cost 20k or more, Electricity 7/8 k, etc. Wine is horrendously expensive. And that sharing a bit around you will make your life better. Edited November 20, 2020 by Boomer6969 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Chandler 16 Posted November 20, 2020 Author Share Posted November 20, 2020 1 minute ago, kenk24 said: people tend to go a bit heavy on avoiding the family... and in many cases appropriately... keep your eyes open... do they drink or gamble? I married the family and it has been a pleasure. We built a family compound too. There is always a baby sitter available and someone to feed the dog if we go away... there is a deep sense of security in knowing there are many family members around if your car breaks down or if you have a problem... kids can get expensive... do you want your kid to have a computer, ipad etc.. when it will help them with school? yes, absolutely on the computer. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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