Kamthieng House Museum
พิพิธภัณฑ์เรือนคำเที่ยง | |
| Coordinates | 13°44′21″N 100°33′40″E / 13.7393°N 100.5612°E |
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| Owner | Siam Society |
| Website | https://thesiamsociety.org/facilities/kamthieng-house-museum-saeng-aroon-house/ |
The Kamthieng House Museum (
The house is an example of traditional housing from Northern Thailand and showcases the culture and lifestyle of the northern Lanna people. Due to its exposure to the elements for around 2 centuries, the house is in a fragile state, with the roof being in need for renovation.[1]
Design
The house consists of 2 rectangular houses with covered verandas and a walkway leading to the kitchen, all of which is elevated from the ground on 36 octagonal teak pillars. Following the style found in Northern houses, its walls slightly lean outward to the lower edge of the roof which is in a V-shape. Although not part of the original, an open veranda and two rice granaries were added from Chiang Mai.[1]
History
The
In order to be transported to Bangkok, the house was dismantled, transported from Chiang Mai and reconstructed in Bangkok within the span of two years. On 21 November 1966, the museum was opened by then current king of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej. The exhibition was initially installed to provide knowledge about the beliefs and culture of the Lanna people.[1]
References
- ^ a b c d "Kamthieng House Museum & Saeng Aroon House | The Siam Society Under Royal Patronage". Retrieved 2023-06-17.
- ^ Thailand, Museum. "Kamthieng House Museum :: Museum Thailand". www.museumthailand.com. Retrieved 2023-06-17.
Further reading
- Lenzi, Iola (2004). Museums of Southeast Asia. Singapore: Archipelago Press. pp. 200 pages. ISBN 981-4068-96-9.
External links
- Siam Society | Kamthieng House Museum
- Kamthieng House Museum of The Siam Society at Google Cultural Institute
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