Architecture of

Thailand
The land of smile
GEOGRAPHICAL
INFLUENCES
The geography of Thailand can be
divided into four different regions:
THE WESTERN BORDER,
THE NORTHEASTERN BORDER,
THE INTERIOR AND
THE SOUTH.
CLIMATIC
INFLUENCE
Thailand has a tropical
climate and the
weather varies every
season. Depending on
the travel period and
location, it can be
(very) hot and humid.
RELIGIOUS
INFLUENCE
THERAVADA
BUDDHISM
Buddhism in Thailand has also become integrated with
folk religion, or practices and superstitions that Thais
have added to the original doctrine.
POLITICS

Thailand's government is Unitary

Parliamentary Constitutional Monarchy.
where royals do not hold significant
power in thailand.
 SOCIAL INFLUENCES

CAPITAL FOOD LANGUAGE

Bangkok is the capital and most populous city
of Thailand. .And it is simply known as Krung
Thep.
Dishes are typically prepared with
strong aromatic components and spice.
In Thai cuisine, rice is used as the main
starch and is served along with almost
every meal.
Their official language is Thai, but in the far
south and northern Thai provinces, there are
different dialects that exist like Isan, Phu,
Phuan, Thai Dam, Galung, or other dialects and
minority languages.
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VALUES AND ETIQUETTE

They also treat the head of a person as a pee is used before an older
wai, a gesture in Thailand as a
sacred part of the body. Left hand is also person’s name to show respect,
traditional practice to show
considered dirty in Thailand, it shouldn’t be and nong for somebody younger
respect to people
used to eat, shake hands, or receive gifts. than them.

 SOCIAL INFLUENCES

FAMILY BELIEF STATUS

They treat their cousins as brothers and
sisters so if you’re shocked by the number of
siblings a Thai person has, it could mean that
those are their cousins.
They strongly believe in ghosts and
Thais are very superstitious. Thais also
give babies a nickname to trick evil
spirits that may want to steal the
baby.
Status is a huge thing in Thailand
culture. A person’s status is perceived
through age, family, job, education,
connections, and income levels
 HISTORY OF ARCHITECTURE
SUKHOTHAI PERIOD AYUTTHAYA PERIOD
The earliest surviving examples of Thai
architecture date back to the Sukhothai
period (1238-1438 AD), when the kingdom of
Sukhothai was established as the first
independent Thai state. Sukhothai architecture
is noted for its simple, understated style, with
temples and palaces built of brick and stucco,
and decorated with intricate carvings of
Buddhist and Hindu deities.
During the Ayutthaya period (1350-1767 AD), Thai
architecture became more elaborate and
sophisticated, as the kingdom of Ayutthaya
emerged as a major power in Southeast Asia.
Ayutthaya architecture is characterized by the
use of red-brick, plaster, and ceramic tiles, and
the incorporation of multi-tiered roofs, elaborate
gables, and intricate decorative details.
KING RAMA IV
After the fall of Ayutthaya, Thai architecture
underwent a period of decline and stagnation, as
the country was occupied by the Burmese and
later the French. However, during the reign of King
Rama IV (1851-1868 AD), Thailand began to
modernize and adopt Western architectural styles,
such as neoclassical, Renaissance, and Art Deco.
Architectural
Characters,
Elements and
Building
Examples
Wat Arun
Temple
Known as the "Temple of the
Dawn".

It is a Khmer Style Temple.

It has five prangs (also

known as Prasat).

Prangs - representations
of five sacred mountains.

The central prang

represents Mount Meru.
Wat Phra
Kaew
Known as the "Temple of
Emerald Buddha".

Houses the Emerald Buddha,

Most sacred temple in

Thailand.

Used for the ordination

of male members of the
royal family.
Sala Thai
One of the architectural
representations of Thai
identity is the 'sala'.
One of the most basic
structures in traditional Thai
architecture.
Used as rest stops or sites of
leisure.
Sala represents the
craftsmanship and
wisdom of traditional
Thai carpenters.
Buddha

Phra
Buddhasaiyas

 Buddha

Phra Buddha Maha Namawin

TRADITIONAL HOUSES

Thailand's traditional houses

are called Stilt Houses. Stilt
houses is a type of building
that is elevated from the
ground.
NORTHERN THAILAND
NORTH-EASTERN THAILAND
CENTRAL THAILAND
SOUTHERN THAILAND
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You