Wow - that has cleared up quite quickly - I wonder why that was? - Would have thought it would have taken a lot longer. Just goes to show why insurance is so important. I'm glad things are better for you now, Jon. Thanks for sharing.
Hey Jon! Do you have any idea when the city will start getting water to us? I just had 4000 liters of water delivered to my house in Wat Ket and put in my two 2000 liter tanks just so I can shower and flush my toilets. I have not left my house since Friday! Been living in my master bedroom on the 2nd floor while trying to clean my 1st floor without water.... Thank God I have seperate electric panels for each floor and had the 1st floor shut off and the 2nd floor still on along with my internet. Stay strong Jon! ☺ Give your lovely partner a huge hug. The last video it looked like she really needed one... 😥
We had water on yesterday but then it went off again around 4, hoping it’s back on again now very difficult without it. Hope yours gets turned on soon!
Changklan area and Warrorot market area still in very bad shape, both areas closed, no traffic allowed, stores closed, streets unwalkable due to VERY heavy mud. I tried and slipped, two people helped me up out of the mud. Old City is Ok, Nimman area ok, Thapae Road mostly ok.
My neighbourhood off Chang Klan Road near Jazz Cafe was absolutely trashed on both occasions. Going to take some time in these areas to get back to 'real' normal.
I know what you are going threw , here in Chiang Rai our house and many others in this area were under 2 meters of flood water 2 weeks ago , still clearing out mud and many items destroyed or lost ,
Any gyprock/plasterboard wall will have to be stripped out and after drying, replaced. Then again, it's probably all cement blocks. Agree, car is no more sadly.
Keep going, mate! I am very sorry for the trouble this causes you and everyone else in the area. I hope the clean-up won´t be too smelly! I admire your humor that stilll seems to be intact. Well, we may not see everything ... Perhaps you can help me out with some advice here. I planned to visit Chiang Mai coming Saturday but now am uncertain if that is the right thing to do. Shoud I go - and bring at least some business back to Hotels and Restaurants - or should I rather stay away in order not be in the way and/or use ressources others currently need more urgently?? I have been asking this question on social media and the response I get is very mixed, some pro - some con. Is the old town affected? And can one get into town from the Airport? I know you have bigger issues right now, but perhaps you have a minute to share your opinion. Cheers, mate, and a coffee coming up! All the best to you and your wife!
Would car ramps ( like the one some people use to raise a car for an oil change) have kept the engine dry? Most car ramps will raise the car less than a foot. I think you needed more than a foot.
@@mmaranta785 yea, around that. Myself had used the topographic option on Google maps to get a general idea of my neighborhood. However what really helped is there a few maps shared via Line that included the nearby canels, direction and expected overflow/flooding possibilities. In our case, other than some undersized drainage a few streets over, we had no drama. Did have a niece that lived in a community that had a creek in front along the enter/exits. For a few days the high water blocked anyone getting out. (It was just a few inches of water around the houses themselves so damage to community was low. Except for what the water undercut along the road)
Horrible Jon. I estimate minimum damage around UK£15,000 for the building and contents. The nightmare is then selling the place off or getting future insurance. You have to leave
The house is made out of concrete blocks with concrete foundations so those will hold. Electrical damage could be extensive though. The electrical wiring in Thai house are usually not grounded. So I would use this opportunity get all wiring properly grounded. I personally know of someone living Thailand who died as a result of an accident with wiring that were not grounded.
What a lovely, thoughtful comment you left him. This will surely just make his living nightmare so much better to read this. Well done. Way to be supportive and empathic.
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Jon, you're doing a great job dealing with this terrible situation. I'm sure having family around will help immensely. Keep going fella.
Thumbs up 👍 Jon…..what a mess 😢
You're taking the situation remarkably well. Hat's off to you man!
Wow - that has cleared up quite quickly - I wonder why that was? - Would have thought it would have taken a lot longer. Just goes to show why insurance is so important. I'm glad things are better for you now, Jon. Thanks for sharing.
Should bail out and head back to UK to regroup! 🎉🎉🎉
Keep going, Jon.
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Thanks for the update. Take care & be safe. 👍🏻
Oo no. Good luck with the recovery and cleaning.
Hey Jon - all the best for sorting the damage out
Hey Jon! Do you have any idea when the city will start getting water to us? I just had 4000 liters of water delivered to my house in Wat Ket and put in my two 2000 liter tanks just so I can shower and flush my toilets. I have not left my house since Friday! Been living in my master bedroom on the 2nd floor while trying to clean my 1st floor without water.... Thank God I have seperate electric panels for each floor and had the 1st floor shut off and the 2nd floor still on along with my internet. Stay strong Jon! ☺ Give your lovely partner a huge hug. The last video it looked like she really needed one... 😥
We had water on yesterday but then it went off again around 4, hoping it’s back on again now very difficult without it. Hope yours gets turned on soon!
Good update. Thanks!
I feel bad for you Jon and all the other people who have lost so much in Chiang Mai. Take care.
Sorry to hear n see the damage.
I wish you and everyone recovers fast and life returns to normal.
Falang do not know that Thailand floods all the time!
Absolutely devastating to see this. I’ll be there in person in a week. 😢😢😢
Changklan area and Warrorot market area still in very bad shape, both areas closed, no traffic allowed, stores closed, streets unwalkable due to VERY heavy mud. I tried and slipped, two people helped me up out of the mud. Old City is Ok, Nimman area ok, Thapae Road mostly ok.
My neighbourhood off Chang Klan Road near Jazz Cafe was absolutely trashed on both occasions.
Going to take some time in these areas to get back to 'real' normal.
I know what you are going threw , here in Chiang Rai our house and many others in this area were under 2 meters of flood water 2 weeks ago , still clearing out mud and many items destroyed or lost ,
Really salute you. You shld be trying to clean up but you continue with vlogging
Any gyprock/plasterboard wall will have to be stripped out and after drying, replaced. Then again, it's probably all cement blocks. Agree, car is no more sadly.
Horrible. Sorry this happened to you Jon.
There are so many vacant homes looking for someone to rent or buy, you can afford to be picky.
Stay safe y’all
Stay safe,recovery periods 😢❤
Just horrible and so many effected , the city looked like a war zone yesterday . So depressing
Thanks for showing the car...Does the car insurance really include natural desaster? Crazy times....
Most insurance does NOT cover "rising water". They will cover in your water heater breaks and floods water into your home, or maybe another appliance.
Keep going, mate!
I am very sorry for the trouble this causes you and everyone else in the area. I hope the clean-up won´t be too smelly! I admire your humor that stilll seems to be intact. Well, we may not see everything ...
Perhaps you can help me out with some advice here. I planned to visit Chiang Mai coming Saturday but now am uncertain if that is the right thing to do. Shoud I go - and bring at least some business back to Hotels and Restaurants - or should I rather stay away in order not be in the way and/or use ressources others currently need more urgently??
I have been asking this question on social media and the response I get is very mixed, some pro - some con.
Is the old town affected? And can one get into town from the Airport?
I know you have bigger issues right now, but perhaps you have a minute to share your opinion. Cheers, mate, and a coffee coming up!
All the best to you and your wife!
So you think Chiang Mai will be ready for tourists by end of October?
Would car ramps ( like the one some people use to raise a car for an oil change) have kept the engine dry?
Most car ramps will raise the car less than a foot. I think you needed more than a foot.
Yes it would likely have saved his car but he was in Malaysia at the time .
I think you would to buy the ramps ahead of time. It would have been sold out even if he was in Chiang Mai
All those bridges/roads you were showing built elevated for a reason in the area. Don’t think these houses being damaged is entirely unexpected.
What's your gofundme
Never live near a river, especially in tropical countries
What is the elevation of your house in meters?
looks to me, that his flooring was maybe a 4 inch above the road.
@@darwinjina I meant meters above sea level, like 300 or something.
@@mmaranta785 yea, around that. Myself had used the topographic option on Google maps to get a general idea of my neighborhood. However what really helped is there a few maps shared via Line that included the nearby canels, direction and expected overflow/flooding possibilities. In our case, other than some undersized drainage a few streets over, we had no drama. Did have a niece that lived in a community that had a creek in front along the enter/exits. For a few days the high water blocked anyone getting out. (It was just a few inches of water around the houses themselves so damage to community was low. Except for what the water undercut along the road)
Sea level has nothing to do with the flooding. It's a river that overflowed its banks.
@@mmaranta785 lol, yea, now I'm wondering where exactly he is. Like if he near Ping river. We are not far from Mae kuang river.
relocate to a higher location. its' chiang mai.
You're taking it like a true Brit. Stiff upper lip!
That sux
Horrible Jon. I estimate minimum damage around UK£15,000 for the building and contents. The nightmare is then selling the place off or getting future insurance. You have to leave
The house is made out of concrete blocks with concrete foundations so those will hold.
Electrical damage could be extensive though. The electrical wiring in Thai house are usually not grounded.
So I would use this opportunity get all wiring properly grounded.
I personally know of someone living Thailand who died as a result of an accident with wiring that were not grounded.
What a lovely, thoughtful comment you left him. This will surely just make his living nightmare so much better to read this. Well done. Way to be supportive and empathic.
I kinda thought that the wallpaper and sheetrock were his customizations and not original. I doubt he would have a problem selling it in the future.
@@streetcar6080 of course it is grounded, this is an expensive high end village not a wooden house in the middle of nowhere
@@SeriouslyAlex-hz3gcI wouldnt count on anything in Thailand being up to western standards unless built by a European
Horrible for u n family.
videos are boring me now like most TH-camrs they stay on the same topic for too long
They r very rich