Buriram Expats

Buriram Province - General Category => Real Estate, housing, house and land ownership => Topic started by: Pichai on July 03, 2017, 10:37:58 AM

Title: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on July 03, 2017, 10:37:58 AM
I am delighted to announce that P' Bob, a Thai citizen who understands and speaks Thai and English has rejoined the foreign sales team of my family owned hardware store in Buriram. He has proven a real asset in communication with expats, spouses of expats, Thai home builders and the 200 plus Thai staff of Ruangsangthai. In the photo is Mr. Aud a bi-lingual plumber, P' Bob, and Kun Chai who also is a very helpful plumber. Miss Jaew has four dedicated  College student assistants in the foreign sales department. Mr. California Bob is going on year four at Ruangsangthai and I believe I have staffed the foreign sales department with dedicated employees who "put the customer first" and really try to order any product on the ground in Thailand for expats who build a home in Buriram  or Surin Province.  The Honda HRJ216K2 self propelled petrol lawn mower has proven the #1 choice of expats in Thailand, and my family owned store has sold more of this genuine Honda lawn mower than any other single store in Thailand according to Honda Power products Thailand. Thank you for your support
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Wayne from Aus on July 03, 2017, 12:35:22 PM
Hello All,

I have one of these lawn mowers at home in Australia and I must say the self propelled is a 'must have' My questions is: I have a small lawn in Buriram and would like to buy a lawnmower, but I find this one will be too big for the small area. Has anyone bought one of those smaller electric ones I see. And if so are they any good as far as picking up the clippings and throwing into the catcher. any advice would be appreciated

regards
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: smoooth2 on July 03, 2017, 02:48:59 PM
G'day Wayne. I had an Ozito electric mower back in Oz. One with wheels, not the Flymo type.

$100 from Bunnings. (I see they're now $149)  14" cut width.

The only mower I ever owned. Never let me down. I had a very large front & back yard, all grassed. Used the mower every 4-5 weeks. Catcher was perfect, but I ditched it eventually. I was spending more time emptying the catcher than mowing the lawns.

I'd buy an electric mower over a petrol one every time, especially if your grassed area is small-medium size. They're cheap, quiet, lightweight.

Lazada Thailand have a selection, but warranties may be problematic. Mr Pichai may have some with dependable warranty ?

Cheers mate.

Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on July 03, 2017, 11:05:27 PM
Ruangsangthai is the only store in Buriram province which has actual name brand electric lawn mowers in stock. I currently have Makita electric lawn mowers and Wolf Garten electric lawn mowers in stock. Warranty repairs and after the warranty period repairs are performed 7 days a week at my family owned lawn mower shop located across from the Buriram PEA Electric office building.  I can easily beat the Lazada prices for cash sales of Makita lawn mowers, Makita tools, Honda garden products, Hitachi garden products for Buriram expats. Mr. California Bob is very aware of price matching. Thank you for your support. Mr. Pichai.
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Wayne from Aus on July 04, 2017, 04:06:22 AM
Thanks Martin and PChai. I will prob get an electric next visit. I'm sick of the lawn getting hacked by the whipper snipper. Regards
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Ahab on July 05, 2017, 03:50:51 PM
A very energetic and helpful fellow. He helped us pick out a cement vibrator today and a 15 m extension cord.
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on August 12, 2017, 09:44:08 AM
I am delighted to report that "P" Bob is working today on Mother Day inside my Hardware Store in Buriram. Yesterday "P" Bob was part of the Ruangsangthai team that traveled to help assist a local Thai house builder with proper building practices to install extra long fiber cement roof tiles and correct building procedures to install an inexpensive underground blue water tank in a Sra Kaew village. "P" Bob took full advantage to test the Little Giant folding ladder at this Buriram home under construction.  Thank you Mr. Pichai.   
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on August 21, 2017, 01:27:15 PM
"P" Bob demonstrated a 12" chain saw attachment that is mounted on any standard 4 stroke Honda Brush Cutter or 2 stroke brush cutter out near the new solar panel aluminum mounting racks this morning. He has proven to be very helpful for expats with repair services, yet please write down your name and telephone number for him in English. He will gladly help you with warranty repairs and after warranty period repairs, yet it is a huge help for "P" Bob if you have a copy of your store receipt and/or warranty paper.  The manufacturers will not reimburse my family owned store for parts or labor unless my staff present copies of the store receipt showing the date of purchase and a copy of the filled in warranty document. Being in a hurry with Thai staff who did not learn English as a first language takes a little time and patience as they fill out repair slips.  Thank you for understanding and for your support. Mr. Pichai.
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on September 02, 2017, 03:20:04 PM
Native French Speaking Hardware Staff person assists in the Nippon House Paint Department with 18" paint rollers made in the USA. I was able to hire a bi-lingual dual citizen who speaks French and Thai to assist customers at my family owned  hardware store. He has mentioned the French work week is quite different than the six day a week plan offered at Ruangsangthai. Mr. California Bob made a special one time purchase of imported Bestt Libeco Tru Pro 18" wide 3/8" nap woven fabric paint rollers | Wooster Big Ben Paint Roller Frame and fiberglass 4 foot extension poles. These high quality products including the large paint roller tray were special imports to Thailand and bought direct from the professional painter who is moving back to Chicago. The prices are considerably less than Amazon.com on these particular professional painting items at Ruangsangthai.  The Graco Paint sprayers will be n sale next week at Ruangsangthai for large painting jobs in Isaan. Thank you for your support.
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on September 12, 2017, 03:41:13 PM
"P" Thai Bob and the team I have to assist expats in building or repairing a home, have received the first order of self adhesive Fiberglass Tape that Andy the Builder and Mr. Ray from Australia requested. These experienced home builders have suffered the consequences of skinny white tape when erecting drywall boards and gypsum ceilings in Isaan.  Thai Bob and his Tool associates are holding the 2" wide Ferro brand tape and the  4" wide extra large self adhesive fiberglass tape near the front door or my family owned hardware store in Buriram. Thank you for your support and building materials suggestions. Mr. Pichai.
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Freddy on September 15, 2017, 03:55:55 PM
How much is the 2 inch ceiling tape per roll??
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on September 16, 2017, 09:19:05 AM
Freddy: The sale price of the Ferro Self Adhesive Quick Joint Fiberglass tape used for Drywall joint strengthening and ideal to repair cracks and holes is 118 baht per roll at my family owned builders merchants supply store in Buriram. Thank you for your support. Mr. Pichai
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on September 23, 2017, 05:37:34 PM
P Bob checks the first shipment of Solar Roof Mounted Attic Cooling Ventilation fans to arrive in Buriram at Ruangsangthai. An expat ordered these solar fans on Thursday and they arrived on Saturday in Buriram. I look forward to seeing the installation on a professional grade BlueScope metal roof of these beautiful solar powered fans. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to order a quality home building material. Mr. Pichai
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on November 12, 2017, 06:59:37 PM
P Bob helping Miss Mild with some very bright LED light fixtures that were special order for a farming customer. Some expats consider "special order" a hassle, but it is very simple and always with a smile at Ruangsangthai in Buriram. Not every day do I have these two women with big personalities at the special order desk. P Bob is now serving freshly brewed Tea as well as freshly ground coffee each day at my family owned builders merchants store in Buriram. Thank you Mr. Pichai.
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on December 29, 2017, 05:23:34 PM
Early on Friday P Bob checked a new shipment of Teka Gas Ranges. Both the oven and four burner cook top are natural gas.  While some stores claim Teka special orders will take more than one week, if you order from Miss Jaew at my family owned Buriram Home Improvement Store the delivery time can be three days. The Teka Kitchen Display of in stock appliances | sinks | taps | exhaust fans is expanding in January 2018 at Ruangsangthai. Thank You Mr. Pichai.
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on January 13, 2018, 12:34:34 PM
This Saturday morning P Bob checked our first full shipment of Solar Powered LED flood lights. These lights are ip65 rated, and have been tested for 60 days by California Bob in his wife's Buriram village home. There is a standard 5 meter power cable between the solar panel and the LED light which has mounting brackets included. Both warm light an daylight LED fixtures are available. Real warranty. Real installation service available at Ruangsangthai, although this is a D.I.Y. project. NO PEA bill. I checked Lazada and this product is a better value at Ruangsangthai. There is no other ip65 rated solar powered LED floodlight of this quality or price value currently at the Buriram Global House, Buriram Thai Watsadu, Buriram IQ House, Buriram Home Mart, Buriram Home Mega Mart.  These lights go on at dusk and off again in the morning. All automatic so you do not need to rush home and turn on your outdoor garden lights in Isaan. Thank you, Mr. Pichai.
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: olavhome on January 17, 2018, 09:13:55 PM
P Bob checks the first shipment of Solar Roof Mounted Attic Cooling Ventilation fans to arrive in Buriram at Ruangsangthai. An expat ordered these solar fans on Thursday and they arrived on Saturday in Buriram. I look forward to seeing the installation on a professional grade BlueScope metal roof of these beautiful solar powered fans. Thank you for giving me the opportunity to order a quality home building material. Mr. Pichai

How do you install on exella roof tiles ?
Spesially about preventing water leaks.
Using some kind om "lead skirt" ??
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on January 18, 2018, 09:01:38 AM
Olav:  I would only advise hiring the very best installation team to install any solar panels on your beautiful CPAC Excella roof tiles. Ruangsangthai has a working relationship with a British managed solar installation team.  When you are in Buriram, I can set up an appointment for you to see actual installations completed in Buriram by this experienced team. The small solar panels which power LED lights can be mounted on fascia board with zero risk of roof leaks in Buriram.  These solar powered outdoor lights have been tested for over one month in a Buriram village house. I am confident of this product and offer a one year replacement warranty. I sent California Bob to see and buy any competitive LED outdoor solar powered lights at the Buriram HomePro | Buriram Thai Watsadu | Buriram IQ House | Buriram Global House | Buriram Home Mart | Buriram Home Mega Mart and he brought back a wall mounted Eve Lighting fixture which retails for 1000 baht more than the 15 watt light sold at my family owned builders merchants store. HomePro does have a beautiful display POSTER of rooftop mounted solar panels which a subcontractor can install in Buriram.  The prices are clearly posted for this solar power option of a home in Buriram or Surin Province.   
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on May 29, 2018, 12:18:44 PM
P Bob has taken a leave away from working to resolve an issue. There is an open door at Ruangsangthai for a dedicated worker of his skill set.  I hope to announce P Bob's return in 2018.
This week I hired a young man who worked 10 years in Phuket and for the past year at the Buriram Global House Store. He is now part of the expat assistance team at my Buriram Builders Merchants store. A new aluminum body, self propelled lawn mower with rear or side discharge has arrived in Isaan. The Briggs & Stratton engine and real warranty place this lawn mower heads and shoulders above the quality and value you see priced under 14K at other home improvement stores in Thailand. Yes we are open today including the delivery department. Thank you, Mr. Pichai.
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on June 29, 2018, 10:12:09 AM
This week P Bob flew to Bangladesh to start a new foreign work contract for a major construction company. All of the Buriram hardware store staff and my family wish him a safe and profitable overseas work assignment. Not many folks would allow a Husqvarna or Stihl chain saw blade held to their neck by a Thai woman.
Title: Re: Bi Lingual "P' Bob" returns to Buriram Builders Merchants
Post by: Pichai on July 19, 2018, 01:05:27 PM
Two new staff of my family owned builders merchants store in Buriram are bi-lingual. The young man, Khun Wit understands and speaks English and Thai. Today he went to assist a UK expat with a portable job site mixer. Miss Biw is a college graduate who understands and speaks Thai and English. Today she was checking stock of the AAC block kitchen counters, Lintels and larger size wall building blocks available and in stock at Ruangsangthai in Buriram. They both enjoy serving free fresh ground coffee or TEA to customers at my hardware store. Thank you for your support.Mr. Pichai.