My Thai wife and I bought a house in Pattaya that still needs some work done. And I'm specifically talking about painting, installing a new kitchen, completely replacing electricity and building a swimming pool in the garden. Unfortunately, we have no connections with the Thai construction workers who have to do this for us.
An educational experience richer: replacing floor tiles in Thailand (reader's submission)
Replacing floor tiles in our six-year-old house in Thailand became an unexpected learning experience. After a mysterious crack, we discovered loose tiles, after which the search for a suitable professional began. This experience with local tilers, the 'chaangs', revealed the complexity of repair work and the importance of clear agreements. A story full of challenges, choices and patience.
Noteworthy: Thai construction engineering (video)
Without using heavy machinery, these Thai construction workers drive a concrete pile into the ground. The men jump up and down to the rhythm indicated by their foreman through an ordinary tambourine.
How much does a construction worker cost per hour in Thailand?
My girlfriend is having a house built in Isaan. We have made a budget to estimate the costs. We can reasonably estimate the building materials, but what does a construction worker in Thailand cost per hour?
There is a lot of construction in Pattaya, which requires thousands of construction workers. Sometimes it concerns couples with children who both work in construction. The children are then left to fend for themselves, but not all of them.
Thai construction workers
Armed with my photo camera I make Thailand unsafe. You never have enough photos. They are pictures that adorn my post. Memories, memories and indelible images. Sometimes you're lucky. Then there is something special in between. You can't always explain why. A photo does not have to be technically perfect. Exposure, focus, the correct aperture, white balance and other technical stuff. What does it matter? You capture an image. That's usually a moment. Sometimes a fraction…
Construction workers in Bangkok
I have always been impressed by the construction activity in the Sukhumvit area. The building goes on and on, day and night, and at a speed that never ceases to amaze me. When I bought my apartment, the area on both sides of the building was still completely vacant. But in 4 years, the 10-storey Dynasty Grande hotel has been built on one side, and Sukhumvit Grande Hotel on the other…