Thailand+Architecture

Architecture of Thailand Thailand's architecture is of it's own kind, but contains influence from it's surrounding countries. The people of Thai build their homes to best adapt their surroundings for example, homes in the country and near the beach are built on stilts and have vaulted ceilings to better ventilate the home. The reason for the stilts is due to flooding and predators in earlier times. There are benefits in these "Thai Stilt Houses" because the space given under the home is useful. This space can be used for almost any need the owner wishes, like storage, a lounge area, or a place to keep livestock even. Here is a picture of a stilt home found in Thailand: [|www.vietnamtoursinfo.com/.../ maichau3.jpg]

The Wat Chedi Luang Temple, unfortunately an earthquake has damage this pagoda in Chiang Mai.

This is the Wat Arun Temple in Bangkok, people climb these stairs but do it at their own risk, reason being that they are very steep. You're probably noticing the difference of styles with different places in Thailand. Geography can influence architecture very much.

This is an example of a fancy stilt building, found in Ubon Ratchathani. The stilted building you see is a library, and is on stilts because the height prevents termites and insects from reaching the important files and documents kept inside. This style of Architecture is a mixture of Laos and Thailand together.

Here you can see Western influence in Thailand's architecture. This building was erected in 1853 and can be found in Wat Supatanaram. Not sure what it's purpose is, I am guessing a place of worship. http://www.orientalarchitecture.com/gateway.htm

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