my monthly cost running Durian Farm in Thailand expat

[@webbtony77]

This Video is an eye opener, I will be moving to Thailand in about 6 weeks and will be looking for something to start, Dorian might be the answer.

[@AmericanThaiChad]

Can’t get enough of your videos!!! Great Job brother! Can’t wait to start. Hopefully I’ll be preparing land this fall.

[@rpc4266]

Brilliant content mate. We have just planted 3 rai of durian in Nakhon si Thammerat. Now looking to buy more land

[@Hoxton66]

All the best , i don't stop buying that fruit when in Thailand for my girlfriend...try growing mangosteen too.

[@mussen1876]

Thanks for sharing. Nice looking house. Did you build it yourself and have you done a house tour video?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Thank you 🙏I designed and engineered it ,I had the local builder build it .no home tour yet but I'm going to do one soon

[@jaredspencer3304]

"Living in the West, you have to keep moving." Boom, this is exactly it. And it's why I'm doing everything I can to live long term in Thailand. Back in the US, if you stop, you lose everything you've built. It generates a lot of wealth for the system, but too much stress for the individual.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Your spot on

[@ThailandThomas]

Interesting video Terry, wish you could give us a complete picture with your starting budget and P/L to see if farming is a viable income for expats to support themselves or is it just a hobby.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Hi Thomas I made a vid today addressing some of the questions you have ,Once you watch it let me know if it is addressed everything you were looking for here the link kzbin.info/www/bejne/np_clneDidGsabs

[@mysonjimmy1337]

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[@3shighoctane]

Frozen Sau Rieng in Austin asian market for $3.99/lb. Cheapest around but the quality is garbage compared to the fresh Monthong you can get in Thailand.

[@wendell3176]

Beautiful farm...would you mind sharing the distance of your durian plantation,,,,including the witdh and elevation on each rows...I have the exact flat area.like yours and water.log is my serious concerns ....

[@TMDurianfarmer]

I plant 7x7

[@thousao1734]

thanks for sharing bro....im thinking of doing that in Cambodia

[@Chardifications]

Hey Terry, I have a question for you? Do you need to have a back up generator when you live in a semi remote location in Thailand? Or better going solar?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

The power is not stable The back gen would be used during storms about 30 times a year we have this issue .gen is on the list

[@Kevface]

Hey, At 7000 baht per month don't be shy to buy some more solar Pannels, Just for my farrm i Use 20 Pannels, No Batteries and its all off grid, No electric costs. DC Pump to fill the Tanks and 380v 3 Phase 5.5hp Solar AC Pump for the trees with an Automatic Timer and Automatic Valves. Are you In Chanthaburi? Rayong??

[@TMDurianfarmer]

I'm in kanchanaburi ,I'm going to expand them I will definitely see the roi ,Definitely a game changer

[@Kat-cw6yd]

Thx for cost analysis video. I have 35 rais 5y durian remote biz ... w/ major 31% labor cost, 28% ferdelize and weed spray mtl cost, Electricity + Diesel 6% -> cost me avg $1.5k / m ... this year is my 1st harvest. Plan to minimize cost i have to improve springle system, install solar power to kill diesel pump and electricity cost as. Smart farm will help more productivity but i am newer with 1year experience.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Where is your durian farm?

[@Chardifications]

I just found your channel and subscribed. I'm binge watching your old videos. Lol. Can i ask? Why don't you mulch your Durian Trees to save on labor weed whacking? Enjoying your videos. Wishing you and your wife the beat of luck Terry. 👍✌️🙏

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Hi rich thank you ,As for the mulch question durian trees contract root rot very easily if we mulch, this would make this issue worse ,I learned the hard way on this doing so on my other farm until I spoke with enough other older farmers ,it's costly lots of work but it's part of the process

[@Chardifications]

Thanks for information. That probably would have been first thing I would have done. Good luck.

[@bradkerr4478]

Amazing tidy farm. Puang manee is an amazing thai durian aswell but not sure what it would yield for fruit or demand.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Thank you

[@DaMa-Travel]

My wife love Durian, would love to visit if time permits! We’re heading down from Houston in November

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Come visit if you have time, it's beautiful around my area .Houston tx that's going to be a long flight I think 26 hours give or take . That hot springs down the road from me here's the google address g.co/kgs/3Uts7L

[@nilsboquin7808]

Hello Terry. Your videos are verry inspiring, thanks. May you confirm : 1 tree/6x7m = 1 tree/43 m2 or 37 trees/rai How many kg per tree do you expect after 3,4,...,10 years with your way with low trees (6m high) ? Would you accept a beer around your home next time I come in thailand, I have so many questions to ask to help me to start this new dream ?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Rule of thumb for fruit production a 4:year old tree should not have more than 5 fruit 5 year old 15 six year old trees 25 but this all depends how big your trees are at these ages. Could be more or less depending how well your trees are growing .my trees are big growing very well and we expect above those numbers with most of our trees ..sure you can come by more than happy to drink a few beers and I'll tell you all I have learned from being a durian farmer .

[@SuperCaptbob]

Durian is the best farming in Asia by now go on

[@Blue1Sapphire]

The concern I would have is the ongoing use of chemicals and their effects on soil biology. Healthy soil makes for healthy trees. The other concern is lack of diversity. The more diverse, the less chance of losing a major portion of what u are growing to disease and pests.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

@@Blue1Sapphire I use a blend of chemical and organic fertilizers 50/50 I agree . We have 6 different varieties in case of disease and pest . We found that two of them are having issues so we are replanting with verities that are tolerant

[@jackncrabs7150]

Hello, what part of Thailand is this? the springs look good and your farm as well.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

I'm in Kanchanaburi If you're ever up this way stop by the hot spring Here's the link .www.google.com/search?client=ms-android-verizon-us-rvc3&sca_esv=601020098&hl=en-US&cs=1&sxsrf=ACQVn08UP_eX-OjYrSJr77iGZDuibq_mLg%3A1706085744059&q=Lin%20Thin%20Hot%20Springs&ludocid=16242947419908184709&ibp=gwp%3B0%2C7&lsig=AB86z5XOKG3BR8zCRdvAOUfqNZ1h&kgs=3a29ca041a1c8a75&shndl=-1&shem=lcsnie%2Clsp&source=sh%2Fx%2Floc%2Fact%2Fm1%2F4

[@drpk6514]

Great video thank you.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

Maybe you can explain? How much is a rai of land there? How many trees per rai? How far apart do you plant the trees apart? What varieties of durian are there and what are popular?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

I have a few vids that I go over the details you are asking but I think I'll make an updated version .look for it tomorrow

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@Fran234-h9j He is married so it will be her business and I would not think that it is operating as a registered business yet as no sales.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@Fran234-h9j Family farmers don't register as an "official" businesses in Thailand. It is normal that the farang is living on a retirement or marriage visa and the Thai wife owns any business/income stream.

[@johntheaccountant5594]

@@Fran234-h9j Thai Work Permits have legal importance if you are officially working in Thailand as a foreigner. A foreigner can invest/loan his capital into a Thai business without having to work or be an employee.

[@b4bmm]

@@johntheaccountant5594 seems like a good option to get a working visa for those who aren’t married or retired

[@umpire94]

I just caught your video for the first time. May I ask? What province is your farm located in? I am in the process of shopping for land in Sakon Nakon. I would grow them for my own consumption. 😂

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Welcome to the channel ,I'm in kanchanaburi next to the lin thin hot springs ,one k away g.co/kgs/6JFwu9 you may want to look around here if you're flexible

[@umpire94]

Wow, that's way South. Wife said that area is good for Durian. Guess I would have to take your recommendation on soil testing in Sakon Nakon. I will continue to watch your videos. Keep it up!

[@GrahamQ]

Thanks for all this information. When you started, did you employ a land agent to determine suitability of soil / land etc?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

We did it ourselves ,I had bought some soil testing kits and found land with sand loam ,, we looked at many this one had the best soil

[@GrahamQ]

@@TMDurianfarmer Thanks again. Im sat on 13 rai of dormant rice field and looking at planting Palm, but this might be another more lucrative option if conditions are good.

[@srw1857]

It's really not just about money, when you factor happiness from living your dream. That includes peace of mind and being healthy from living with nature, which is invaluable to any human beings. Thank you for sharing. I wish I could live the best life like yours someday.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Yes the peace of mind is the key with low stress and positivity it's definitely life changing for me and my family

[@6669-k2f]

$ 16-18 p/kg in Aussie supermarkets, $ 40 p/kg for Masung King !.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Money does grow on trees 🙏

[@Honest-Book-Reviews]

Sounds good but should consider how many new farms have started in the last couple of years with a 6 years to yield plan in the naive belief that all of the extra capacity won’t effect the future price.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Any business you start you should consider this .

[@Kevface]

Hey cool that we have the exact same life in some respects, I am on Year 4 with my 9 Rai 400 Tree Farm up here in Uttaradit. We got out first few Tiny durian duds this Month. Next year they should be edible. Will watch you videos Cheers

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Hey that's awesome welcome to the channel 🙏,hell ya got your first fruit I can't wait to also get some maybe 2 more years

[@chrisburton9088]

Hi Gemland, we are growing durian up north as well. Only in our second year. It would be great to chew the fat with you

[@TMDurianfarmer]

@@chrisburton9088 my line ID is terrymynhier

[@dermotkelly2971]

Good video mate. Where do you live in Thailand. My wife and I have 6 rai of land up in Uttaradit and we plan to move up there if we sell our house down in Hua Hin. Thanks

[@TMDurianfarmer]

I'm in kanchanaburi .next to the hot spring lin thin hot spring

[@vanderv5277]

Hi 👋 thanks for video and well done form your farm. Do you think it is possible to make a durian farm in Issan (around Nong Khai) ? Some people tell me yes some not…If I get it PH of ground is important right ? I should look your video again to be sure I understand everything (I m French 😊).

[@TMDurianfarmer]

@@vanderv5277 make sure the pH is good . Make sure the soil is a Sandy loam .make sure you have a good supply of water . 👍

[@vanderv5277]

@@TMDurianfarmer thank you. Did you make a video talking about PH an detail to choose a good land and good area in Thailand ? Any I looked that you made a lot videos. I think I will look all of them 😅. Nice job 👍

[@bjdaniels4228]

Just found your channel and I really like it. Can you please share the name and location of the hot springs…Thanks!

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Welcome to the channel ,🙏 it's on google type in lin thin hot springs .There are a few hotels on the river that are very close if you visit you just may see us there ,any more help let me know

[@flighteye6642]

Operating expenses 18500baht/month, or 1.1million baht expenses in 5 years before first sales? but compared to paying premium to buy an existing farm?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Existing durian farm farms sale from 1 mil per Rai as high as 3;mil per Rai by time my farm starts producing all 17 Rai my all in cost per Rai will be under 650000 per Rai

[@VanTran-ps5cf]

Looks good but do you have problems with thefts?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

It happens but we are ready for it

[@nilsboquin7808]

How ? Fences, camera...?

[@nilsboquin7808]

Dogs?

[@frederick7128]

Where is your farm so I can come visit when I come

[@TMDurianfarmer]

I am 1 klick from (lin thin hot springs).you can find it on google you can contact me on line if you like to visit our farm my Id is terrymynhier

[@1ZZFE]

Would you consider slowly integrate or modify your water system into a more slf sustainable ecosystem. I a more complete system, ie Permaculture.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

It is now . I pump all my water from solar.

[@1ZZFE]

@@TMDurianfarmer 😃

[@formertenant9276]

Why are some of the trees so close together?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Here's a vid I made explaining kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6ionHWXaJ1papo

[@นครโมบาย-ห9ล]

I have 300 monton trees , 6yrs old with there first fruit , i'm amazed at your costs , our house electric bill is 5000 bht a month. My spray bill is 8000bht a fortnite , and i do it myself , my workers , 2 are on 400 bht a day each , with the drought my fuel costs for pumping are 500 bht a week , fertilizer is 1600 bht a 50 kilo bag by 8 bags every 60 days . I think your in for a shock over the next 4 yrs . We might make some money , but by hell we spend it too . Impressive layout , money is obviously not an issue .

[@TMDurianfarmer]

I'm know as the trees get bigger so will the fertilizer bill along with the electricity to pump and that once a week spray .right now spay a 400 liter tank but as the trees double in size the amount will also .,how did you do this year being it's your 6 what was your yield?

[@นครโมบาย-ห9ล]

@@TMDurianfarmer I spray 2000 ltrs , as you mention we had a drought , the worst in a 100 yrs . , our river stopped flowing first time ever. Had to go into over drive and dig a big hole , 20,000 bht and 20,000 for a diesel pump all unplanned expenses , due to the stress on the trees they dropped fruit , we lost 3 trees before we could get water too them . I consider myself lucky my neighbour lost 5 tonne or 30% of his fruit , we are just getting some monsoon rain now. The crop in this area will be poor quality due to the lack of water , i am getting close to picking , my crop will be down on what i expected . We looked like having a bumper crop and the heat hit with no water , but those are the joys of being a farmer .

[@TMDurianfarmer]

@@นครโมบาย-ห9ล bad year this year .I'm reading reports saying next year we can expect the same or worse .sound like you're prepared for now.2000 ltrs that's definitely a lot of spaying I'll have to refill my tank 5 times to spray that amount ,the price of durian this year reflects the loss of yield

[@นครโมบาย-ห9ล]

@@TMDurianfarmer you need to get a 1000 ltr tote i think you yanks call them , we call them a pod . With your resources and your farm layout i would be using a spray unit mounted on that tractor your got parked in the shed . My guys take 3 and half hours to spray 50% of the trees , so its done over 2 days . Yes la nina is a goer for next year , so we are better prepared , the locals have no idea what a drought is , us aussies are well versed in them , water carting was in full swing here up to yesterday and i'm sure that was putting a big hole in there bank accounts , of course some locals were doing well selling water , making 10,000 bht a day. This is our first fruiting year , the season hasn't been kind to any one , who knows what next yr will bring

[@TMDurianfarmer]

@@นครโมบาย-ห9ล my sprayer has the 2 booms that can extend about 4 m for spraying I took them off the tank due to the trees not being big enough maybe next year I can add them and then one person can do it .as of now I connected two wands .I'll still have the issue of not having enough capacity ,I see some guy with that 1000 liter tank I'll have to set up something in the future .selling water is lucrative when no one has it .

[@tastyfoodthailand]

Where are you based about? I am from the Uk and stay in Surat Thani province. I am just about to plant my first 50 Durain trees

[@TMDurianfarmer]

I'm in kanchanaburi provence in the little town of Lin Thin . Get them in the ground as soon as you can this is the time to plant them .. the best time is mid jun but your not too late

[@tastyfoodthailand]

@@TMDurianfarmer yea was going to dig the holes this week and add some amendments. Problem is it has not stopped raining where I am for the last few days. We also harvest Durian from plantations and transport to the exporter to China. I have seen many thousands of Durian this year. Durian is bringing a lot of wealth to the area I stay in, which is good to see

[@brunner2000]

we have about 360 Durian trees on our farm

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Who said money can't grow on trees ,you see the prices this year crazy high 👍

[@thowe7988]

Don't get to high on your own supply. I'm durian free, 65 years sober. I just never could get past the smell. 😎

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Lol right on man ❤

[@TMDurianfarmer]

The Rolling stones are the greatest band ever ,I got to listen to start me up at least once a week

[@alphabravo5266]

How much to start a durian farm.? Ty

[@TMDurianfarmer]

@@alphabravo5266 it really depends on where you start it . 80 percent of the cost is in the land .

[@fruit_inn]

Where are you in thailand? Can I visit your farm?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

We are in kanchanaburi , you can contact me on line my ID terrymynhier

[@fruit_inn]

Great! You're just west of bangkok. Might visit bangkok this summer. I'm from🇵🇭 Good farming ideas btw

[@TMDurianfarmer]

@@fruit_inn there's a hotel right down road from me on the river close to my farm and the hot springs ,so if you stay the night I recommend it.I just had a subscriber visit and they said they loved it included breakfast for less than 1000 B that's about 30 USD the name of the hotel is golden sword maps.app.goo.gl/PhnXbq7pdshpPRob7

[@glorgau]

#1 cost is having to be around durian ;-)

[@TMDurianfarmer]

So right ,the price is so high now

[@flinstone8272]

Thank you great video again 🙏

[@elipick8207]

Where is this hot spring?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

It's on google look up lin thin hot springs g.co/kgs/HCB2hn

[@blardymunggas6884]

You have an amazing property. I envy you. Thanks for sharing it with us here. Love it❤

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Thank you😊

[@michaelmcw111]

Good video ...how old are you ?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Welcome to the channel ,Thank you 🙏 I

[@michaelmcw111]

@@TMDurianfarmer you can't answer simple question ?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

@@michaelmcw111 59

[@LifeinThailand777]

This is a great video ❤

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Thanks I really appreciate it. Are you interested in doing a Collab?

[@LifeinThailand777]

@@TMDurianfarmer I think we’re quite a distance apart, otherwise I’d love to

[@TMDurianfarmer]

@@LifeinThailand777 I think you have an email on your page I'll email you and we can talk about it .

[@ianwatson3315]

So…do you own anything Legally there?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Every thing we own is legal

[@wideawake8425]

Where in Thailand?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

I'm in kanchanaburi next to the river my city is lin thin

[@ClipZoneAthletics]

thank you for your videos

[@TMDurianfarmer]

Thank you for subing ,I saw your vids and the product you're selling looks interesting .

[@thailandlife12]

1400 baht to trim 8 acres! Thats crazy cheap. Here i see people want 300-400 per rai.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

We use day labor 400 B per day per worker 4 guys get it done

[@thailandlife12]

@@TMDurianfarmer are they Thai?

[@TMDurianfarmer]

@@thailandlife12 Burma

[@thailandlife12]

@@TMDurianfarmer i suppose that's a nice benefit of your location

[@TMDurianfarmer]

@@thailandlife12 it does help for sure

[@tanchye1720]

Try the Malaysian durian first before you grow the Thai varieties. There are many Malaysian durian varieties. In Singaporean, the general opinion is that Malaysian durians taste far better than the Thai.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

I have about 100 musang king growing now .I will have to fly to malaysia and try them ,what's the best time of year to go to eat durian?

[@suarsivapong9311]

​@@TMDurianfarmerDurian, Musang King and Ochi, Malaysia's famous Now you can live in Thailand at Betong District, Yala Province and many other areas such as Trat Province, Chanthaburi Province, Chumphon Province. For durians in Thailand, there are more than 600 species. If you get to know Each species of durian What are the characteristics of the breed? You can find durian that is suitable for your planting area.

[@Stetsonhatman]

Quite an investment over 6 years but great job!

[@6669-k2f]

Durian is my favurite fruit , I'll 'kill' for a Masung King !.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

You and me both .when they produce your welcome to come fill yourself up and time

[@6669-k2f]

@@TMDurianfarmer Usually when in Patong I get Durians @ Bannzan market or @ Or Tor Kor market in Bangkok ............

[@suhaimi2419]

Dirt cheappppppppppppppp, try do it in Malaysia and you'll be shocked.

[@TMDurianfarmer]

How much is your day labor ?