Jinjok wrote:Hi.

Used shipping containers are fairly cheap still. You can get all the prices and delivery from a good company in Bangkok.

http://www.containerkingthailand.com (Container individual Thailand) they sell

both used containers and conversions.

Price is arond THB 38,000 for a 40ft container (Most companies are trying to sell at 40 - 45k) plus around THB 15,000 delivery from a local lorry company (10 wheel lorry). You need to hire a crane to lift it from the lorry which is around THB 6000 - 8000 per day. They might do a special deal if its only a quick lift.

Hope that helps

Yes, good info, thanks

On the SW Ring Road today, a kilometer or so before the Electric Co. (same side), there's a company selling containers. Two are displayed on the side of the road. No idea on price.

Hi Parrot, yeah I saw those too but I thought it said they were for rent, I don't doubt you for a moment, my knowledge of written Thai is terrible. I will pop along with my better half to see, I actually quite liked the fact they had PIL on them, that will ring a bell with one or two from the 70's.

vincemunday wrote:Hi Parrot, yeah I saw those too but I thought it said they were for rent, I don't doubt you for a moment, my knowledge of written Thai is terrible. I will pop along with my better half to see, I actually quite liked the fact they had PIL on them, that will ring a bell with one or two from the 70's.

Pacific International Lines????



or Public Image Limited

Nigglyb wrote:

vincemunday wrote:Hi Parrot, yeah I saw those too but I thought it said they were for rent, I don't doubt you for a moment, my knowledge of written Thai is terrible. I will pop along with my better half to see, I actually quite liked the fact they had PIL on them, that will ring a bell with one or two from the 70's.

Pacific International Lines????



or Public Image Limited

Aww Niggly, if I ever decide to bat for the other side, will you marry me. Not only are you a Leeds fan but you have mentioned the brilliant PIL. Saw them at Leeds uni in the early 80s

panmotor wrote:
Aww Niggly, if I ever decide to bat for the other side, will you marry me. Not only are you a Leeds fan but you have mentioned the brilliant PIL. Saw them at Leeds uni in the early 80s

Thanks Pan, it's always good to know there are options if I develop a left hand thread

The Public image...public image...public image....goodbye.
Yep OT remembers Public Image Ltd and had some of their vinyl too, Johnny rotten aka johnny Lyndon wasn't it?

OT..........

vincemunday wrote: ↑

January 26, 2017, 10:26 am

Anyone know where I can source a shipping container? I need one for my bit of land to keep my tools in etc.

Vince, did you ever find one? I'm also looking to buy one locally, if possible. I know all about the sellers in Chonburi, but the shipping cost is high. Quite a few businesses have sprung up in the last year using old shipping containers--a trendy practice that finally made it to Udon.

And yes, I realize I could have a shed built, but the whole point of the ocean-going cargo containers is the versatility in moving them around. I have two forty-footers back in the States.

Anyway, just checking to see if anyone is aware of any for sale locally.

Would it not be better to buy a retired freezer box ? I know a guy local that has a few out for sale near Sri Thani golf coarse . Not 20ft though but certainly big enough for a shed , and just as mobile as a metal box .
Without it turning into an oven .

Saint,
I would have any container i bought under roof cover, but, yes, I'd like to take a look at the freezer boxes for sale.
Do you have a more exact location? Please PM me if possible. Thanks for the suggestion.

saint wrote: ↑

October 26, 2018, 9:34 am

Would it not be better to buy a retired freezer box ? I know a guy local that has a few out for sale near Sri Thani golf coarse . Not 20ft though but certainly big enough for a shed , and just as mobile as a metal box .
Without it turning into an oven .

Thanks so much. I found the items and we spoke to the owner--have reserved two of them and putting down a deposit tomorrow. My brother-in-law can clean them up and make them secure on the cheap. They will go on a cement slab, end-to-end, and eventually be covered. Can't really get large items into them, but these will work just fine. Cheers,

Interesting find there Saint and runrunshaw.
Could you provide some details of dimensions and size etc by PM. Would appreciate the info.
Might be worth a look next week when i am home, for some thing I have in mind. Just looking for 1.

runrunshaw wrote: ↑

October 26, 2018, 5:48 pm

saint wrote: ↑

October 26, 2018, 9:34 am

Would it not be better to buy a retired freezer box ? I know a guy local that has a few out for sale near Sri Thani golf coarse . Not 20ft though but certainly big enough for a shed , and just as mobile as a metal box .
Without it turning into an oven .

Thanks so much. I found the items and we spoke to the owner--have reserved two of them and putting down a deposit tomorrow. My brother-in-law can clean them up and make them secure on the cheap. They will go on a cement slab, end-to-end, and eventually be covered. Can't really get large items into them, but these will work just fine. Cheers,

Happy to help. Maybe you could give the details to Barney as when i last looked , no phone number on site . Thanks.

I think you're better off to build your own storage shed. It doesn't have to be long and narrow that way with the huge door on the end. Containers are ugly. The advantage of containers is that they can be moved from site to site without damaging them. The average homeowner will never move a shed built on his property and the shed can be an attractive storage area.

Which is exactly what we did .
However , different strokes for different folks

I saw a place selling I think, ( or leasing perhaps ) shipping containers on No.2 highway somewhere between the Phen turnoff and city limit..wasnt paying much attention as was cruising along, but at a glance I am sure thats what it was..
will check better next time I come into town

saint wrote:

runrunshaw wrote: ↑

October 26, 2018, 5:48 pm

saint wrote: ↑

October 26, 2018, 9:34 am

Would it not be better to buy a retired freezer box ? I know a guy local that has a few out for sale near Sri Thani golf coarse . Not 20ft though but certainly big enough for a shed , and just as mobile as a metal box .
Without it turning into an oven .

Thanks so much. I found the items and we spoke to the owner--have reserved two of them and putting down a deposit tomorrow. My brother-in-law can clean them up and make them secure on the cheap. They will go on a cement slab, end-to-end, and eventually be covered. Can't really get large items into them, but these will work just fine. Cheers,

Happy to help. Maybe you could give the details to Barney as when i last looked , no phone number on site . Thanks.

Thanks Saint
I was sent a message from runrunshaw.


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This are refeers, which is a big plus. They are not ocean-going cargo containers, so don't have a large door one the end. They held electrical equipment at Udon Airport. In my case, they are going to a property for no more than a year, then I will move them. Dirt cheap for a truck and crane to move them to my desired location in Udorn: 2000 THB.

I don't think they look that bad, but if I was concerned with looks, I wouldn't be living in an ugly-ass city like Udon Thani!

maaka wrote: ↑

October 27, 2018, 11:14 am

I saw a place selling I think, ( or leasing perhaps ) shipping containers on No.2 highway somewhere between the Phen turnoff and city limit..wasnt paying much attention as was cruising along, but at a glance I am sure thats what it was..
will check better next time I come into town

Maaka, I drove the highway north toward Nong Kai today, but didn't notice anyplace with multiple shipping containers. Do you recall if they were on the east or west side of the road? I'm leaving for the States in a couple of days, so I don't have much time for searching, but if you can remember any other details as to the location, that would be swell.

glalt wrote: ↑

October 27, 2018, 9:19 am

I think you're better off to build your own storage shed. It doesn't have to be long and narrow that way with the huge door on the end. Containers are ugly. The advantage of containers is that they can be moved from site to site without damaging them. The average homeowner will never move a shed built on his property and the shed can be an attractive storage area.

Glalt is correct. Why not look at the cost of building one yourself, to a more user friendly shape. The frame is easy to construct if you have a welder or know some who does weld.

1.Steel Frame: The Box sections, welding rods and paint, should cost you around TB 17,500, plus the labor to weld, if you need it.
2.Cladding & Flashing: The 60m2 of Bluescope or Other, will probably cost you around TB 33,000 (I think), but at least this way you can choose the color you want and it will be pre-finished as new. i.e. no dents, no rust.
3.Flooring: Go for Smart Wood or Smart Board from SGC. 10 mm thick will cost you around TB 450 for a 240cm x 120cm Sheet. So if you double it up to two layers (20mm thick) it will cost you around TB 5,300 for the materials, including some floor sealer.

All up, so far, you are looking at around TB 55,800 plus some labor, plus a set of steel or other double door at one end and you can build it to a much more user friendly shape. Plus it will look like a new garden shed. So say TB 65,000 as an approx cost All Finished and looks nice.

Buying an secondhand container even locally (if you can find one in reasonable condition) will cost you about the same, maybe even more and it will need sanding and painting outside and probably inside, plus delivery costs. This alone will add another TB 12,000 to your initial purchase price and it will never look as good as the new one you built.

Most 20 Ft Containers that I have seen for sale, range from around TB 60,000 - 80,000, so they are not cheap second hand.

pipoz