Thrifty Couple Buys Second-Hand Bus for 160,000 Baht, Transforms It into Dream Mobile Beach Home

On February 4th, a thrifty couple's viral video showcased their incredible transformation of a second-hand school bus into a dream mobile beach home. Allison and Nick purchased the bus for just 5,000 USD (around 160,000 baht), completely stripping its interior and rebuilding almost every aspect. They used budget-friendly materials, including doors from salvage yards and second-hand items from scrap metal lots to minimize costs. Remarkably, neither are professional builders, instead relying heavily on YouTube tutorials for guidance. Throughout the renovation, they spent approximately 45,000 USD (about 1.42 million baht), ultimately quitting their jobs, selling their belongings, and renting out their original home. Three years later, they embarked on their journey with two dogs in their fully renovated bus home. The final design features a warm aesthetic, a full bathroom with a bathtub, and a vacation home-like atmosphere that garnered overwhelming online praise. While some commenters expressed safety concerns about living in a converted bus, their story highlights alternative paths to homeownership in an expensive real estate market.