Shipping containers around Buriram & Surin

[3legdog]

Hi,

First of all I have read this topic: http://www.buriramexpats.com/forum/index.php/topic,8686.msg57395.html#msg57395

The PM did not say if he got sorted or not. I was wondering about the availability of shipping containers for sale in Buriram & Surin. With my crib still on the drawing board (awaiting papers, survey for stones, bush-clearing, filling the land, ...), my tools, engines, bikes, feed, seed etc are lying under layers of plastics on mother-in-laws front porch. It's becoming a bit out of control.

In my home country we use shipping containers a lot, also with a construction background I have some experience converting them to stores, offices and even accommodation.

It will also be reusable to move around on the farm at a later stage where I can store stuff in. Use a tractor 3ph, a chain, and you can drag it around wherever you want to.

When I come down in August I would like to get that sorted out.

Any ideas on laws governing occupation of it and/or transporting it location will also be appreciated.

Thanks!

[davureborn]

Good question, I believe that I have never seen a shipping container on the road. I imported my suff in wooden boxes, made by yours truly.
I doubt that anyone would talk about building regulations with reference to a container, you see all sorts of Jerry built structures here.

[Pichai]

There is a South African expat who lives in a village near Satuk who is affiliated with a company in Bangkok called Container Kings. Mr. Julian has 2nd hand containers trucked to the workshop in the village to be converted to homes, I have spoken once on the telephone to the expat in Bangkok who operates Container Kings. To me, they had a list of containers listing the condition which you could select. They had arrangements to truck the containers to Buriram. Living in a container might not be for everyone, yet my store does use shipping containers for selected storage purposes. I did not purchase our 2nd hand containers through Container Kings, yet I will price this firm prior to my next shipping container purchase in Buriram.  They have a web site
I have been given the opportunity to supply drywall sheets, insulation and UPVC windows for the containers converted to housing in Buriram.

http://www.containerkingsthailand.com/

[3legdog]

I doubt that anyone would talk about building regulations with reference to a container, you see all sorts of Jerry built structures here.

That's true, and although we Farangs take advantage of that fact, we still build with a square and a level. Funny how our principals and ideals travel with us.

[3legdog]

Living in a container might not be for everyone,

After checking out the site link you have posted, I must admit I will live easily in one of those made up little cottages. Especially when you get old and do not want to move around a lot. Anyway the site is very good and even has a page where you can quote a home with all the add-ons.

prices compared, only 20ft containers...
 
'containerkingsthailand.com': 47K฿ for the best refurbished and 35K฿ for shipping over 400kms =  82K฿ (2'450$) max

compare to 'Stella' new condition and ship anywhere: 3'815$

compare to 'Gumtree' medium seaworthy condition and ship 500kms: 2'310$ (private sales)

The prices are not too bad for this company, in fact I am slightly surprised overall.

Thanks for your help, I will post the outcome as as soon as I get more information.