Did we build a BARGAIN in rural Thailand?

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10 ай бұрын

The final cost for everything, did we manage to stick to our original budget?…
Life in Thailand after leaving the UK.
Join me on my Thailand adventure as I attempt to create a fruit farm on five acres of land, build a house, dig a well for my own water source and install solar panels to become completely off grid!
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@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

✅support the farm by becoming a member on our Patreon page. We plant your choice of fruit tree and attach your name to it, so that you can watch it grow over the years. Choose from Mango, coconut, Avacado or Lime trees… just $5 patreon.com/LifeinThailand777 ✅become a member of the Channel here on KZfaq, and contact me directly with any questions you have about life here, or moving to Thailand yourself. Just $3 kzfaq.info/love/4lCjIlAGCliCrC3OBuOiSgjoin ✅our holiday rental villa, nesteld high in the mountains of Southern Spain, if you’d like a relaxing and peaceful holiday away from the hustle and bustle. Sleeps 6 and has It’s own private pool abnb.me/t5RcAVwSKub ✅if you’d like to generously buy me a coffee I will love you forever www.buymeacoffee.com/benthailanZ

@Pathoian 10 ай бұрын

1 The kitchen floor tiles are fantastic, and the pattern is unique. 2 The staircase is a life saver in many eventualities, always have two means of exiting a building fast when you need to 3 make a fence stile for the wall to add a bit of your British roots to the place 4 Get that poor little dog a day bed in the covered outside area for comfort when he is guarding the place all the time, great job mate

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Fence stile - what a great idea 😇

@Pathoian 10 ай бұрын

@@LifeinThailand777 you could probably make it yourself out of bamboo 🤣

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Anna wouldn’t dare walk over it if I made it from bamboo 😅

@Pathoian 10 ай бұрын

@@LifeinThailand777 smart girl neither would I the threat to your wedding tackle would be too much to risk, but a solid hardwood step job would be no problem

@luvtogroove 10 ай бұрын

Totally agree

@jim.pearsall 10 ай бұрын

Bravo Ben and Anna. 😊 Y’all have a wonderful slice of paradise here in Thailand. 🇹🇭👍🏻🙏🏻👏🏻

@thechriswhewell 10 ай бұрын

What a bargain! I'm encouraged massively by this to think that the dream house we are about to begin building in Bohol is going to be affordable. What an achievement.

@deanconnolly100 10 ай бұрын

I know it's took a long time to get there and it's been a headache for you at times but I think you've got a lovely home and at a very good price, I wish you and your wife very good luck in your new home 👍

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thanks dean 🙏

@craigstrike3023 10 ай бұрын

Looks great guys. Absolute bargain. I love the design and although you may never use the staircase i think it finishes off the house asthetically. Thanks for sharing the experience and i look forward to the cost information on your power set up. I wish you a long and happy life in your impressive farm.

@JayLampang 10 ай бұрын

It's been a long time coming Ben, congrats on your moving in day. Every life is a precious life Ben thank you for not killing the ant.

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

🐜😆

@senicegy 10 ай бұрын

Wishing you and your wife and pet a good life in your new home.

@andrewhyland9212 10 ай бұрын

For that money I think you have done exceptionally well, looks like a solid build and very spacious. Hope it brings you years of happiness.

@arnoldcheok7685 10 ай бұрын

Nicely done up, enjoy your home sweet home. Waiting for your solar video 😉🙏 Cheers 🍻 mate

@downunderkev1744 10 ай бұрын

Thank you for openly sharing. The finish looks great you should be very proud.

@kevinthailand2567 10 ай бұрын

Love the floor tiles. You inspired me to put similar in my main bath. Love em😊

@darwinjina 10 ай бұрын

You did put in a lot of sweat equity.

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

😆😆 this is true

@geraldtabu-or2jr 9 ай бұрын

You can put a pumping system powered by wind .like the old-school windmills in Texas cattle ranches to control flooding.

@gma-68 10 ай бұрын

I love the tiles, congratulations, very happy for both of you, live long and happy.

@stephenboyd1969 10 ай бұрын

Excellent job. What a bargain build . Wishing you good luck for the future buddy .

@mancguy336 10 ай бұрын

Well done to you both. House is beautiful. On approach from the driveway the exterior stairs are the icing on the cake. Great kerb appeal!

@donuts1774 10 ай бұрын

What a journey! and all worth it. You two created a heaven on earth. Beautiful!

@AmericanThaiChad 10 ай бұрын

Well finally you can move in and start relaxing! Well maybe not relaxing but at least kick your feet up a bit! Congratulations!!! I’ve enjoyed every minute! Thank you 🙏

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thanks chad 🙏🙏

@ElBrandenBrazil 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations with finally getting the house finished. I wish you every happiness in your wonderful new home.

@enough1494 10 ай бұрын

Papa’s house in Naguabo, PR is wide open as yours! Just beautiful, wishing you many years of peace, health and joy!

@enough1494 10 ай бұрын

We also use highly decorative tile work!

@pragobtunprasert4758 10 ай бұрын

🙏 Finally, you have your house completed. It’s very beautiful, and plus you have a good deal on construction. Enjoy your new home. Congratulation!! 🙏

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

@neilharris8606 10 ай бұрын

Brilliant, now enjoy your time your new beautiful home, well worth the wait, if this was UK , you would of aged more than 21 months, time is slow and patient is Thailand

@Mickman007 10 ай бұрын

Hi Ben, I watch as many rural thai vloggers as I can and your house design is by far the one I like the most as I think it looks great and the layout with the views from the kitchen windows to the views upstairs across the land and the mountainous background are superb, well done sir.

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Wow, thank you

@pascaldumont3859 10 ай бұрын

I am dreaming of the day we will be living in our home in Thailand. Next year we will emigrate on a one way ticket and start building as soon as possible. Cheers.

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Best of luck pascal 😇

@wanaraz 9 ай бұрын

The house is beautiful and the drive up makes it look special. I assume an architect designed the house right? You knew the staircase was there. I like the staircase because it's part of the architectural look. Also if you air BNB the room upstairs they could come that way. The outside part of the property gives the feel of Thailand. Of course the price is cheap when I look from America. All in all it's a great place.

@Moaningoldscotsman 5 ай бұрын

What a stunning home. Great value for money. Your own taste of paradise. Love it 🙏

@andythedriver 9 ай бұрын

The house looks amazing. Love the tiles and kitchen.

@johnmacfarlane2224 10 ай бұрын

Awesome House Man of all the People I no ,that build houses over the years yours is the nicest great job Congrats 👏 oh and I love the tile 😊.

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@etype24 10 ай бұрын

Thx for sharing your experience Ben. I enjoy your honest approach and the content of the videos. You don’t pretend as others seem to that your way is best or better you just show your learning. My Thai wife and I have land in Phrao and plan to build in the relatively near future and your story is giving me encouragement so thx again and keep at it, regards Murray, Melbourne Australia

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Oh cheers Murray, that’s a lovely comment mate. Best of luck with your own build 👍

@billr8316 6 ай бұрын

That's awesome. Do you have to put the land in her name?

@AorPaulsThailand 10 ай бұрын

House looks great Ben. Move in day 🥳 time to party. Anna's getting closer to the camera, come on Anna you can do it 🙂

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

😆😆😆😆

@rolfvanlunzen-zj2tf 10 ай бұрын

It took a while but you can be proud of your project, so congratulations, I’m happy to see you moving in and will continue watching you guys as I’m very interested in seeing your garden and farmland developing 🤓

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@dalegolotta1965 10 ай бұрын

I think it is good idea to have that second staircase “ As most people will be asleep upstairs , and should you have a fire downstairs it would be a life saver to have an emergent escape upstairs rather than climb out the windows 😂

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

I’d jump outta the bedroom balcony into the plunge pool below, although if it was empty I’d be screwed 😆

@Designer_TopG 4 ай бұрын

@@LifeinThailand777 The cost ? For building it ?

@ThailandThomas 10 ай бұрын

I know everyone does it mate. I would put a hole in the wall so to put the gas bottle outside to be safe. A little leak could blow up your home. Enjoyed the video. Congrats on getting done.Very nice

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Good point Thomas - I’ll get on that before we move in 🙏🙏

@rosscampbell1256 10 ай бұрын

Mate , once again great video , many thanks for the breakdown , gives me lots of ideas for our place when we build , by the way love the kitchen floor tiles , be interested in knowing the solar system you have put in , in time . the house look amazing , well done , and looking forward to seeing what you are going to do with the farm , have you any fish in the dams as could earn you some cash flow ,

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

We did have fish in the canals but Anna said she saw a huge school of them casually swimming through the rice paddies yesterday, so I’m guessing most have gone 😆😆

@dsorichetti154 10 ай бұрын

I understand what you are saying about the exterior staircase, but I think it is very aesthetically pleasing, so I think it was worth it.

@craigpearson2608 6 ай бұрын

Cracking house & best video I’ve seen on building a house in Thailand mate

@nicolasreuter8830 10 ай бұрын

So happy for u mate. Look forward to visit u one day

@MikeTangMoke 5 ай бұрын

Didn’t see the bedrooms or really the upstairs layout. Lovely home, good price. Once the garden and pool are done and it’s all furnished you’d be a as happy as Larry to own this!

@MrEye4get 5 ай бұрын

A beautiful home! Thank you for the detailed costs. Best to bury or paint the exposed blue PVC pipe. They will be breached and weakened by the sun. We recently added a ~5 kW on-grid solar power system for a large Sala (with two air-con next to the house for 150,000 baht.

@philliproberts7294 10 ай бұрын

Congratulations it looks fantastic and very peaceful

@jet7865 7 ай бұрын

Tiles too busy, you will get tired of it fast, however beautiful home ❤

@stephenguy3901 9 ай бұрын

I've seen those tiles in a few places , often in cafes ..... they are great ! I would even buy the tiles first and build a house around them 😀

@darwinjina 10 ай бұрын

Yea, I'm interested on the off grid solar video. Have on grid solar, and it's been pitiful during rainy season.

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

As part of our solar setup we have a diesel generator that automatically kicks in if there’s not enough sun or battery power. This time of year it’s vital I agree 😇

@darwinjina 10 ай бұрын

@@LifeinThailand777 thanks. Look fwd to hearing your results.

@raymann4027 9 ай бұрын

Hi mate, I just stumbled on your KZfaq site and I love your house. I agree with you on the front entrance and love the kitchen tiles. Well done and may all your dreams come true in your new home.

@LifeinThailand777 9 ай бұрын

Thanks 🙏

@lynbarnes5420 10 ай бұрын

Very cheap, you did great keeping the costs down. Their are always things you’d do differently after your done 😅

@ki-sikil-lil-la-ke2429 10 ай бұрын

I love your home and I think you got a great deal, I’ve been looking at the floor plans that you shared, it’s hard to pick the right one lol!

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

I know it’s tricky but if you line up a builder who’s able to adapt the design or even a separate architect who doesn’t charge the earth, then all designs can be tweaked to your liking 🙏

@MrBritish2 10 ай бұрын

Looks great enjoy.

@hxjohn 2 ай бұрын

I don't Think the video does those tiles justice look mint enjoy your new home Long life and happiness

@tamarawmindo1327 10 ай бұрын

Good Luck to you Ben, your wife and money.Finally movi’n after a long wait.Congrats🍀

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!!

@gundytiger 5 ай бұрын

Great video..we are looking at concrete...driveway and water system for house...and few other additions....good guide thanks

@RetiredandLivingthedream 10 ай бұрын

Well done Ben. Watched your house build month by month. Nice to see the final house finished video. Best wishes to you and the wife in your new home. 😊

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thanks so much, I enjoy watching your own Channel - I especially liked the rearranging of your blue pipes outside your house a few weeks back. It was very soothing to watch 😇

@nickcook7275 10 ай бұрын

Another great video Ben ….I think the stairs set the house off lovely regardless wether you use them or not…tiles look great…you guys can be very proud of yourselves. Looking forward to more videos from you. Oh my canals are full of fish I enjoy feeding them as I walk around the farm. Maybe when the wet season eases you might consider throwing a few into your canal?

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thanks nick. We’ve got a few fish in the canals already, but yeah maybe a load more 🙏

@stevenwall999 10 ай бұрын

Almost all Thai house's have some kind of outdoor cooking area. Your gonna need something for the wife and her friends when they come over to cook... Also I didn't notice any Air Cons installed... That's going to cost upwards of 150,000 Baht..

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Anna is more British than she is thai, she likes a nice airy indoor kitchen to cook. And we are getting 3 aircon units installed for around 40k baht total 🙏

@frankiefourfingers6717 8 ай бұрын

Beautiful house. I wish you many years of happiness

@carlboardman8301 10 ай бұрын

Quite stunning !

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Cheers!

@shaun2423 8 ай бұрын

You can’t get all that for £75k back in Blighty. Your videos are so informative. Soaking it all in for the future.

@chrisnorris-ct1op 5 ай бұрын

Very house and nice garden well done

@PLATINUMCASTLE813 10 ай бұрын

Your house is massive and beautiful 👀👀~ Congrats!! You did good!!👌

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@AmaroInnovision 9 ай бұрын

Thailand is a beautiful country.

@hermans9999 10 ай бұрын

fantastic video, good luck in your new home, greetings from Holland and Khon kaen

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😃

@naughtynightlifeasia857 10 ай бұрын

Well done 👏

@rasputinswalloper475 Ай бұрын

You have a beautiful house. I'm surprised by the comments on the kitchen tiles as that particular style is very fashionable at the moment. I think they look great.

@TheWebShow 10 ай бұрын

Hey mate I've really enjoyed your videos over the past few months. I almost feel like I'm about to move in haha. You've got a warm friendly persona and the way you share things around the farm and town... Very cool. Congrats on the house. Not sure what your future plans are business wise but I'm sure there'd be viewers who would pay to come and stay.... Like an Air Bnb through your channel. You could promote the whole thing through your channel. When I saw that floating house/room your neighbour was building I thought maybe that might be better... A little guest house etc... Anyway just an income idea for you guys down the line. I'm sure many would love the random farm experience for a night or two :) Keep up the good work and looking forward to seeing the place fully furnished and finished. Andy

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Cheers Andy, that’s such a lovely comment. We’ve pondered about the airbnb thing, possibly we will go down that route in the future. What makes it trickier / more costly to instigate is the lack of electricity. It would need to be fully off grid solar like the house. It’s expensive because of batteries etc 🙏

@123452315 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely love the tiles....💕💕💕

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

🥰🥰🥰

@davidpattison5860 10 ай бұрын

Hi there Happy you are moving in , the house looks amazing and I wish you all the best living there , cost was fantastic and the much talked about tiles are what you both picked so the job is sound, good luck and fortune going forward from now Regards Davy 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿🇹🇭

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Cheers Davy 😇

@ganste8310 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful! If you want those pipes for the water tank to last many years, cover them from the sun light with foam tape, isolation sleeve for air conditioning or simply with a thin layer of dirt. You can do it yourself, no need for specialized manpower. Enjoy your house!

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Great tip thank you! We’re planning on topping up the soil banks as soon as the rain stops, so they’ll be buried 🙏🙏

@supasuprodchinda1350 8 ай бұрын

You are awesome !

@stevieboy5263 10 ай бұрын

Very beautiful house enjoy

@petervicterius654 5 ай бұрын

Very Nice house..🎉

@chrishoss3757 10 ай бұрын

a lovely house and bloody good value Worth the waiting for Well done everyone 😂

@garyboswell5718 10 ай бұрын

Enjoying your videos . Where online did you find building designs for Thai projects please

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

banpatan.com our original design is bp16

@user-md4ok9zj3r 10 ай бұрын

Nice, use it in good health and enjoy 🥂

@TheWalter777 2 ай бұрын

well done! very tempting to copy you, best wishes

@bangkokney8708 10 ай бұрын

The house looks superb Ben and Anna, you've designed most people's dream house I reckon, what with the land around it and the gorgeous views. Once it's furnished and 'non-echoie', it will really feel like a proper home. I'm sure you don't need me to tell you that it would cost, depending on where you lived, maybe at least 10 times more in the UK, probably even more in the South. One thing I haven't seen though mate is your man-cave? Best regards, Tony

@Keyframe5 9 ай бұрын

Nice house

@konstantinrebrov675 2 ай бұрын

I don't need a mansion like that. I just need a small like 2 bedroom house, like a hut. Dear sir and madam, please advise me. How much approximately would a simple house with land cost in rural Thailand?

@marwin3332 10 ай бұрын

Lovely nice house great job. Just my opinion, Knock down the stairs so you can drive under, you need cover from car to house as youve noticed unloading youre car. Also you have plenty of area to sweep and clean....Enjoy your new home

@alanconroy 9 ай бұрын

Love your house 😀

@Mick_English 10 ай бұрын

Unbelievable cost....Wow. wish you all the happiness when you finally move in. 🇹🇭💯

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Cheers mick 🙏

@Bravactkins 9 ай бұрын

Done stairs in a tumbling, gravity way....stairs in thailand are a death trap. (Dok Bandai) 555. Lovely house though, all the best🎉

@Vastapha 9 ай бұрын

I love your kitchen tiles !!! It’s such a journey to see your house come together ! The pool is awesome & gives you plenty of exercise to clean it . I also love the colour choice of the exterior of your beautiful house. The final cost of the house was very useful and very interesting to know.. $100 k not a chance to get this whole package in Australia 🇦🇺 or UK Or Canada. Keep the vlog coming !!! ❤😂

@LifeinThailand777 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much!

@glennvanzanden7659 10 ай бұрын

I must admit that I would rip up those kitchen tiles straight away :) But fantastic house, great quality and good price. wishing you happiness

@StevenCasper 10 ай бұрын

Beautiful and a good deal. Enjoy. :)

@dennisthomsett9468 9 ай бұрын

perfect weather to see if the house is waterproof

@hutchcorp 10 ай бұрын

Mate you have done good. I love watching. I have been married to Thai wife for 2 years and about to build house.

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Thanks and best of luck with your own build 👍

@Jonathan-je9uh 4 ай бұрын

BTW where is the patio, and outdoor seating with good solid umbrellas with built in fans etc lol, and BBQ, all the guests you'll be getting soon will love it..

@LifeinThailand777 4 ай бұрын

We’re waiting for a few more months until our troublesome puppies are no longer puppies and they stop chewing up everything in their path. Then we will buy outdoor furniture etc. (the puppies live outdoors)

@clayvagnini5523 10 ай бұрын

Congrats on your new home! It is truly beautiful. I have one concern that is the placement of the gas bottle inside the house. You might seriously consider moving it outside. I have seen way too many gas leak accidents that ended tragically.

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Yeah a couple of ppl have mentioned that. We will get it moved 🙏

@Jonathan-je9uh 4 ай бұрын

Hi Mate, same here for me and the villa I got built, I would of changed a whole load of things now, especially I would of put in the ceiling air conditioner throughout, I would not have 3 floors, I would of placed drainage system on the third floor in case of leakages of the water tanks etc, I would of had overhangs for the windows, apart from that, I cannot think of much else.. Our internal furniture's and all else inside cost 3 times what the villa cost to be built lol.. The local builders bless them, it was their 1st time building a western style villa here, they did a grand job though, and used laser pointers for all drainage for the outside groundwork so when it pours down, their is no settling of water anywhere. Give your place another year or so mate, you'll see the amount of greenery pop up everywhere, One thing I noticed for your driveway, you have no edging to be seen, I hope the edging was properly concreted up mate, as it looks like it will erode very quickly if not.

@Sukhumvit1 9 ай бұрын

Just came across your channel, awesome house it looks great, that’s a bargain for what you got 👍🏻

@LifeinThailand777 9 ай бұрын

Thanks so much 🙏

@MrTyrrell86 10 ай бұрын

My local garden centre has sheds for sale at near that price. Absaloute bargain and I can't wait to make the move one day.

@no_clot_shot1128 10 ай бұрын

Also heard that Americans call those plywood sheds/structures they live in "FINE HOMES".. Is it true? If yes, why? What's so fine about it? (Sorry I'm assuming you might be american)

@MrTyrrell86 10 ай бұрын

@@no_clot_shot1128 English

@rockylane876 5 ай бұрын

Wow ! What a great deal ! So cheap .

@wendy-0101 10 ай бұрын

😍Wow! That was cheap as chips!😆for such a beautiful palace! ❤the tiles Moroccan style! Your going to have so many years of happiness there! Away from the rat race. 💞💞

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

What a lovely comment, thanks Wendy 🙏🙏

@seany213 10 ай бұрын

Health and safety! Front stairs fire escape! Easy, I paid £18,000 for my home, mind you that was 18yrs ago.

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

Fire escape is jumping off the balcony into the pool 😆

@seany213 10 ай бұрын

😂😂@@LifeinThailand777

@seany213 10 ай бұрын

Yeah as long as you got water in there?@@LifeinThailand777

@dolmarf411 5 ай бұрын

its cheap there. not very cheap, but good in price. what i had changed was not soo much unused space downstairs. and the lock on gate not a padlock but a doorlock.

@user-yy3vd9vx7y 4 ай бұрын

👏for the guest shower just installed hose whit big end 🚿

@no_clot_shot1128 10 ай бұрын

What a pity they don't do those brick kitchen cupboards/cabinets with the recess for your feet here in Thailand. My back is killing me while washing the dishes. Would be awesome otherwise. What do you think?

@LifeinThailand777 10 ай бұрын

I’ve not considered that TBH, but I’m sure I’ll agree once there’s a sink full of dirty dishes. I’ll focus on the view out of the kitchen window and my back pain will float away 😆

@XECUTA2 9 ай бұрын

Very nice house

@phil7794 5 ай бұрын

you mentioned that you did'nt install a downstairs shower for the guests and you didnt want the guests to come upstairs to use your CR. I think if I was staying there as a guest I would be asking if I could come upstairs to use your shower. Staying in a house for even a few days I would definately need a shower !

@LifeinThailand777 5 ай бұрын

I meant in-laws visiting for a couple of hours, or if we host a party etc, it just means that it can be contained to the downstairs area. 🤣