Building Our Dream Tiny Home For Under $13,000

[@lifeinruralthailand]

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[@ima1sthumanonearth8]

Albino u miss me

[@margarettownsley9500]

The house is looking good can’t wait to see the finished project Demo is amazing managing most of the build and never shows any stress always smiling and confident on all situations and you seem pretty laid back with all the work that’s a great combination thank you for sharing your journey guys

[@khmericanzrcs]

Nothing wrong speaking Khmer ..Am Cambodian but living in the State . Enjoy watching your Vid.🇰🇭🇺🇸

[@albertod4161]

Watching others succeed makes me happy man keep it up

[@lifeinruralthailand]

That’s says a lot about who you are my friend, a quality that we can all benefit from fostering 🙏🙏🙏

[@kellykanjai6224]

Can't wait to see it finished! Also can hear damo so much better now! I love listening to what she has to say

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Kelly 🙏😊

[@michaelj2528]

The new microphone works really well so clear . All looking great and coming along well . Always interesting and informative and entertaining great job

[@MrEye4get]

Lovely house and a fun design! Amazing what you've done for so little money!! You will enjoy all the different living areas; inside and out! Poor welder! No safety glasses!!

[@ThailandThomas]

Been loving you home building videos Ryan, an amazing house for 500k baut. Would like to build something similar soon.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers Thomas - hope it’s helpful 🙏😊🇹🇭

[@GoogleEyes]

What an honour to watchthis playlist & what a Perfect life, blessings to you

[@feusti01]

Your house is amazing - especially for this price, even my gf can't believe what can be build with around 500k

[@agneschin2615]

Congratulation to you Ryan and Mo for a progressive life

[@emilylotts8833]

Yes Ryan that wireless mic on damo was a good idea, we can hear her clearly now 😄

[@joanmorgan3758]

What a stunning view you will have from your balcony Ryan and Damo. Look forward to seeing it finished, not long now ❤️❤️❤️

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Joan 🙏😊🇹🇭

[@curtchesnutt4992]

Really enjoying your journey Ryan and seeing your thought process as your look to focus on those things in life that bring you and your family joy. Nice add w/the consideration for chaps building your house. Regardless of whether they are being paid or not, the fruits of their labor and diligence will remain in and with the house long after they depart as will the respect shown them. I suspect that, that consideration may be a good start to a blessed home. At least it cant hurt!

[@lifeinruralthailand]

That’s it my friend, yes they get decent pay for the area and they actually built their own houses 😊 cheers Curt!

[@EricAlainDufresne]

It's coming together very nicely. The landing at the top of the stairs is "interesting". All the best.

[@richardtaylor410]

500,000 baht seems to be about right in the farming areas of Issan for just the house of that size. Ours is similar size and came in about 650,000, but we decided to make the attached car park into an outside kitchen and eating/entertainment area after the house was done. Of course, we didn't have to purchase land for the build as it was on the existing farm, which would have added 200,000 - 400,000+ baht more. If you are in a larger area, they tend to run well over 1 million baht due to local costs. Looking good! The blend of the bamboo and the new house will provide a unique environment in which to live. Well done!

[@cookingwanunknownchef4224]

People gets way too negative these days! 🙄 There's Thai speaking people living in Srok Khmer too. There's nothing wrong with that. Our Americans neighbors are Canadian, Mexican, Chinese, etc. In my eyes, we all Americans. The more languages we speak the better...😁

[@mattalford389]

It's all coming along really quickly now. Looking great!

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers Matt 👍👍

[@justinmcintosh6554]

Looks like it's all coming together. Love your channel.

[@shaghaz9551]

A nice place to build a house, paddy field at the back, serene awesome view

[@bensteyn1974]

The microphone is excellent!

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers Ben - yea we think it’s really going to help 🙏😊

[@iilcarartista1812]

House is looking awesome, I would have installed the stairs the other way around so you get upstairs at the highest pitch of the room, way more comfortable for everyone. Just my opinion. 😂 keep up the great work.

[@LeoLang]

It will be such a lovely home. Great decision to build a bigger balcony. All of you looking much happier reflecting on your physio homie.🤗

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers Leo, yes we think so too! :)

[@sashacat53]

Love watching how well you are doing. The builders have done an amazing job. Looking forward to the next video. Thanks for sharing.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers Diane 🙏😊🇹🇭

[@canonind1909]

Yr tiny home with tat price is coming out great. I especially like the balcony. Good job n happy for both of u. The house will b ready to welcome yr parents fr UK . 👍

[@janstenman5502]

Hi, what a great sound when Damo and you were talking perfectly.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Glad you liked it!

[@11B3RDID]

The house is coming along very nice Good job to both of you. Can't wait to see the finished house.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers Jason - all the best brother 🙏😊👍🇹🇭

[@PracticerOfMetta]

Nice family! Good video! May you be free from hostility, danger, and mental, physical, and spiritual suffering. May all beings, seen and unseen, in all realms and planes of existence bless you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@gavreynolds2689]

The tiny home is looking amazing and the balcony will be a great place for you all to sit and watch the stars.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers Gav!

[@armunro]

You have the benefit of alot of modern materials, which were not available 15 years ago when we built our Thai house. In more recent times I have been using these more modern materials to modernise and update our house; using cline and plasterboard for false ceilings, etc. Mind you the downside of this is steel etc is much thinner now as it costs more so its not as strong. Other thing I have noticed is wood is unaffordable for building now and is largely replaced by concrete houses and cement based materials that look like wood, which are more durable anyway (termites don't eat cement!). The traditional wood which is termite resistant is old teak (our bed is made of teak); but that is mega expensive unless you have teak on your land and can get someone to cut it for you.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Yes that’s definitely true 👍🙏

[@glennhealion5325]

A definite improvement with the wireless mic 🎤 on Damo 👍

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers Glenn 🙏😁🇹🇭

[@kc.brinkman]

My wife comes from a little village near Aranyaprathet, where we going to live in the near future. They speak the Laos language.

[@magshanty733]

The house looks amazing, can't wait to see when it will complete.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Mag 🙏😊🇹🇭

[@jackiedejyothin2535]

Good morning Ryan Mo and cute Otis.wow I’m so happy for you both with the house that hopefully will be finished in three weeks that will be lovely .I can see the men are working hard too.where could you build a house like that in UK for that price .I can’t wait to see it finished I know will be beautiful.You both take care enjoy a lovely day .God bless you all love Jackie xx❤❤

[@johanswart8154]

Did you hear that farangs might be able to own land in Thailand. Legislation has been aproved in parliament. Only for residencial purposes.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Yes I saw that 🙏😊

[@lifeinruralthailand]

@@chrisbucko2611 yea and it always seems to be for ppl looking to invest millions into BS 🤣

[@mikegray8776]

Only for people who invest over $1,000,000 US in Thailand. And even then only one property, one time. Therefore irrelevant to all but selected mega-rich Chinese/Indians/Arabs.

[@twinflowerfioretta]

Hi Ryan, wow your house and garden is growing fast ! you are building a little paradise ! sounds very beautiful to make a family place and install a telescope to watch stars 🔭⭐ Lovely video, great update, Thank you for sharing your place and Life, happy wishes to you and your family, especially to Mo 💛

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you for joining us on the journey 🙏🇹🇭😊

[@TheEyesofOwen]

Really enjoying this build series interesting and well edited

[@steveh222]

All coming along nicely Ryan and that includes Damo’s new Mic’ !! can mow hear all what’s she’s saying. Regards.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers Steve - appreciate the feedback 😊🙏🇹🇭

[@LukeyBoy78]

Hey guys thanks for the content as usual. I wonder if Damos new microphone 🎤 could pick up the babies heartbeat... 🙏

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers brother - we will have to try! 😊👍

[@craigstrike3023]

You don’t give the guys enough credit for their skills Ryan. Leave the project management to Damo I think 😊

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Oh I just do what im told brother! haha

[@craigstrike3023]

Best thing to do mate. Lol

[@markshelton8411]

Love the house,Always a pleasure watching them, congratulations to the both of you 👊🏼

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thanks Mark, we appreciate your support!

[@markshelton8411]

You’re more than welcome Ryan, hopefully one day I will be live in the dream like you 🤞

[@mentorinspired]

Always had faith. Can't wait to do my own maybe in a few years. Cheers and be well.

[@Swimfit998]

Looks great not small more average size 👍

[@Jim1alaska]

Lookin' Great!

[@derekdonnelly8631]

Beautiful you and ur family should be so proud 👏 that a fabulous house 🏠

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Deeek 🙏👍

[@mathewhunt81]

Stay eternal, brother.

[@maryryan]

Thank you for your interesting vlogs... Your Tiny home is coming along beautifully 😍 ✨️.... Greetings from South Africa 🇿🇦

[@tamirose8562]

Looks like things are moving right along,it's looking good 👍

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Tami 🙏😊🇹🇭

[@DaveTheDasher77]

Looking great mate,, It must be wonderful,having your plan in your head,then watching it turn into reality.

[@cabdriver361]

Very interesting to see. I know nothing about building and its not common to see this Thai way of building stage by stage. Really interesting and incredible that something like that can be produced so cheaply 👏👏

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thanks for watching and joining the journey 🙏👍🇹🇭

[@jamesbridgeman4906]

you guys are living the dream most only dream of love from ireland love this blog

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers brother - we hope to inspire others with it 🙏😁🇹🇭

[@dr.who2]

Things look like they are coming along well. Ty for sharing can't wait till it's finished 🙌 God bless have fun stay safe

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thanks Matt!

[@audsy017]

Not so tiny house but a beautiful home made with so much love ❤

[@somchai7701]

It's made from concrete and steel

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Apparently the definition of Tiny house is under 600 square feet, ours is under 279 square feet 🙏😊❤️

[@stevenmcknight8429]

Love it! Lookin "great"!!!

[@dizzystick9]

Much better with the wireless microphone. Love watching your vids. Keep up the great work. :)

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Cheers John, appreciate it!

[@hamimahatan3325]

Wow! V happy for you both, the house is looking v nice.. Sending love n respect❤️❤️❤️

[@johngleeson9011]

Really interesting to follow along and see how they do it there, someday would love to do something similar in Khmerland

[@oywatters9415]

Slowly but surely 🏠 looking good, spacious and fantastic views. What team work 👍.... 🙏

[@BrandonJHunt]

Thais have perfected the art of welding without glasses, then I see a guy grinding with a welding helmet ...the best! Your cottage is absolutely perfect. Maybe I can hire you for a few days to film at my house when it gets finished. I think its a 4 hour drive from your area. We won't be able to leave the states until the end of next summer :( We already built a small teak house which mom lives in now because we demolished her house to build a new modern one. Ratcha's 95 year old grandpa lives in a little house in the back of the property. I know you would love filming and walking with him. He has little gardens all through the jungle behind the property.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Hey Brandon, let me know what you have in mind! cheers Ryan

[@randydobbs2177]

Sir Ryan, you have an eclectic taste in music. I suppose as a professional jazz musician that's kind of a given huh? I was a college DJ and there is an English radio station in Pattaya. 103 FM Fabulous radio. Interesting format? Kinda like a mix of R & B and K-pop. Lol. The house looks great, and bro, you can't build a shed for that price in America. Cool.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Yeah the music is my favorite part of the vlog 😅🇹🇭🙏

[@johnmac4843]

Hi Ryan, just watching the men installing the Roof Insulation, why did they not install before they laid the roof tiles. I hope they have over lapped the insulation sheets, as for water run off if one of the tiles leaks from the rain etc. also condensation.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Be reet 👍

[@mikegray8776]

I think soon you’ll be able to sub-contract Damo out as a building Project Manager !! That is if she has any time left over from being a mother, farm manager and landscape gardener !

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Yes another great revenue stream 😅🙏🇹🇭

[@staceyeversley9337]

Wow wonderful love you all have a wonderful day and family 🙏🤗

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Stacey - you too! 🙏😊🇹🇭

[@siripk2501]

Your FC from Austin, Texas USA 🇺🇸

[@lifeinruralthailand]

🙏🇹🇭😊❤️

[@gma6886]

Home stretch, it’s fun watching it all come together. Big ❤

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you for joining us on the journey!

[@pnr9730]

Just another language to learn bro lol!!! The house is looking awesome congratulations. Steel is up 70% here in Australia what a joke our forien run government is. Interest is going up its 5.98% Thialand is looking good and is on my mind again I haven't been back since Covid I was living there for 4 months and returned when covid19 hit. I'm thinking selling up and moving again. Take the money and run. My ex and my family died in the 2004 tsunami took a long time to go back. She was originally from Ubon Ratchathani but they moved to Phuket only my brother survived as his family were on the farm. I'm still close to him and we email still. We will see. Love your chanel bro🙏

[@maxinerowe2925]

And family

[@rickardenstedt]

Wow, you're pregnant! Lovely! I've been travelling for a while and not followed your channel properly... congratulations! Regards Rickard from Sweden🇸🇪

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you my friend - yes baby Hugo coming in January 🙏😊🇹🇭

[@somchai7701]

Your stairs look more like a ladder and dangerous. Rip it out and get a spiral staircase. Builders could make one. Also railing on top level, bring up to above your waist or you can easily topple over.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Adults only.

[@somchai7701]

@@lifeinruralthailand Adults will be the ones falling down the stairs and over the railing. Just saying..... Hope I don't get the chance to say "I told you so"

[@maxinerowe2925]

It be good fire escape

[@dirk7816]

It's looking great. I know it was done out of financial necessity but I like that you built a number of structures vs one large home. The small compound/ village effect will be much more enjoyable and practical once you complete your builds. It also allows for a lot more privacy when everyone is not clumped into one house with bedrooms down a hall. I am arriving in Thailand in just over two weeks from now for the first time and can't wait to start exploring that beautiful country.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Hi Dirk, you know this is exactly what I was thinking today, its like fate made it this way and we now have that nice outdoor kitchen and these extra spaces we would have never added before, thanks for your support of the channel and all the best, Ryan, Damo & Tis

[@nancyhowlett1768]

Ryan, The cottage looks amazing they are all doing a fantastic job. Wonderful craftsmanship I know your family from UK will really enjoy their visit… all the best to you Damo and Tis. 🙏🏼

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Nancy!

[@dirk7816]

@@lifeinruralthailand The support is my pleasure thank you for sharing your unique lifestyle. I am really impressed by your kitchen build by the way, it has such a positive welcoming vibe, very reflective of your personalities. I have been a fan of the Thai knockdown or wood kit homes for quit some time. I like when they are raised to gain the ground level floor underneath. An open kitchen build similar to what you did mixed with a Pub theme under one of those would be a pretty awesome and affordable home.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Yes the only issue we have had with the kitchen is insects - so we may add the French doors in the not too distant future. Love the pub idea 🙏😁🇹🇭

[@floridasfinest7878]

This house way way more sturdy than chundred thousands cardboard/house in the states.

[@maxinerowe2925]

Beautiful home and farm

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Maxine!

[@faridayusof5427]

How comes, it is very cheap. Your house is so beautiful.

[@maxinerowe2925]

All about family

[@remnant888]

Awesome..

[@KillerkoUK]

The house is looking lovely.. but I can't wrap my head around how thin the walls are... I would be afraid to lean against the wall :D

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Just be sure to lean where the columns are 😁🇹🇭🙏

[@Rama_Guru]

lak Kau it great... I miss it and the life

[@phailindatan2830]

Waiting for next video

[@craigberesford726]

If you had put the staircase the other way round you wouldn’t bang your head on the roof you would walk up the staircase as the roof gains height I have done loft conversions for a living 🤔👍

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Yes but the sofa could not fit in the location we want with TV on the wall on the side opposite the window, also the step up to the second level is there and it would mean a large hole in the middle of the floor upstairs easy to fall down 😁👍

[@javierpena6379]

Hello Ryan and Mo, I am Javier from Texas. I have noticed the house on stilts, some like your bamboo hut appear to only be 2 feet over the ground, one appeared to be about 4 feet and some were about 8 feet or more. If the stilts are for flooding what depth is the flooding? Or are the stilts for a different purpose?

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Great video again all Upstairs looks fine for the young and nimble. Rictor afraid of heights nowadays😂

[@lifeinruralthailand]

🤣🤣🤣

[@maxinerowe2925]

Love it

[@frauke2108]

Great cottage! I'm curious if your family will like it. Btw how many eggs did Tis find? 😁 I like your baby's name. 👍 How might his brother pronounce it? 😉 Love from Germany

[@petermason3540]

My Thai lady friend, from Sisaket also speaks Khmer but the more fun name she uses is Laos Wow !!

[@lifeinruralthailand]

🙏😁🇹🇭

[@sachaeugene9203]

Great video excellent price on your build

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Glad you like it! Cheers!

[@sachaeugene9203]

How old are you Ryan? If you don't mind me asking

[@lifeinruralthailand]

@@sachaeugene9203 34 :)

[@sachaeugene9203]

Ok cool

[@solberg949]

Hello Ryan where in Isaan do you stay? Me and my thai wife spend our time in Thailand close to a small town called Pakham in Isaan Buriram area and i just love the slow life away from all the tourist areas. Thanks for your videos. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@lifeinruralthailand]

We are also in buriram 🙏😊

[@siripk2501]

Love your beautiful house, hope someday I will have chance to visit 👍👍👏👏👏keep on posted ❤️💕🥰

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you Siri 🙏🇹🇭😊

[@KingRealEstate]

Great choice extending the balcony... I am about 6 years now in Cambodia, I would love to hear that dialect they use, although my Khmer is not very good, Id like to hear it and see if it makes any sense.. I guess its a bit like Thaiglish? (haha) a fusion of Thai & Khmer?

[@lifeinruralthailand]

It seems very much its own thing as I dont understand it, will talk more on this in future vlogs I think!

[@johnshores4745]

The house is coming along great . Those stairs look steep but look forward to seeing it fully built and furnished . Out of curiosity do they have spiral staircases in Thailand ?

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Yes hey sister had one but we decided we didn’t like it 😁

[@johnshores4745]

@@lifeinruralthailand there not for everyone i know but are great space savers

[@KavanOBrien]

Wow not much money for the house and it looks great , pity I could not buy land and build a small cottage , song = (A sky full of stars = Coldplay ). take care.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

I read this fast and for a moment there thought you hadn't left a song!

[@KavanOBrien]

@@lifeinruralthailand Ryan you must be sicker than what you thought = me not leaving a song I mean perish the thought.

[@bounpasongxayavong6489]

บ้านสวยมากค่ะ รอดูตอนเสร็จอยู่นะคะ🤍

[@vsp2801]

Look very nice 👍

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you 🙏

[@colleenrodamer9497]

How much do u think a one store 20x20 soft would cost just a ruff guess same flooring through out

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Well ours is 80 sq m, if you wanted 400 say $40-50k

[@aanhangerband8006]

That part off thailand was another kingdom before. the siam's took it from cambodja...... thats why they speak kmer.

[@TheBodiesInTheWaterBeckons]

I actually know a little bit of that specific Khmer dialect, as a native Isan myself. The interesting thing is that, it can't be use to communicate with Cambodian Khmer. When i listen to the Cambodian Khmer. I don't understand a thing. Only pick up some word of theirs, but. Very insignificant. I don't understand them at all. Lol.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Thank you for sharing, its very interesting that they have this unique dialect I think

[@AcD15]

For basic things (as a farang/barang learner) I found there is some mutual intelligibility. I learned Khmer in Cambodia at a very basic level and was able to use it in Buriram with some tweaks. But I agree Cambodian television language or formal language is hugely difficult to understand. For basic stuff like saying Hi, shopping and ordering food it just requires a little bit of mental transliteration just like Thai to Isaan Lao does.

[@WalkingmanPattaya]

Damo the general contractor! Knows the build ,timeline, can speak Khmer to workers! Impressive skills all . Peace,Love, and Shelters 55 I hung drywall and insulation back in the 70's + too much libation as well 55

[@lifeinruralthailand]

She also managed the budget! I do as I am told!

[@Swizzenator]

No elevator in the budget? Water slide from the balcony into the new pool? Back to Bali🤣.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

hahahah this one made me laugh!

[@cr3083]

Just relax not think too much sabaii sabaii :)

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Bingo!

[@bensteel3944]

People seem to think that western white racism is the only racism. But, there is division, racism and rivalry in every creed, race and culture. It's just about finding peace and common ground with each other.

[@lifeinruralthailand]

Agree 🙏