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House in Thailand
This is a picture taken by my grandfather in 1965 of a traditional house found in Bangkok, Thailand. This picture reflects Thailand's culture through its distinct architecture. The Thai houses were built so the average person could walk casually underneath the house, where he or she would practice handicrafts. Crowded villages required that buildings be elevated but the elevated houses were extremely practical and useful, as they would utilize the extra space, protect families from floods and wild animals, and for storage space. The popular wide eaves are very common in Asian culture. Families of the Thai culture generally had an impressive garden, or at least a few green plants that were the highlight of the yard, as seen in this picture. The practicality of electricity and central cooling has removed many traditional features from houses, such as the roof being designed so the sun would be blocked during sunrise and sunset.
Thailand's population is considered to be one of the slowest growing in the world (with an average growth rate of less than one percent). Currently, of the sixty-five million residents of Thailand, many have moved away from the traditional houses on stilts to apartment complexes and western style suburban housing. While houses like the one pictured do still exist, they may become rarer and rarer due to the advancement of multiple housing units and Thailand's 0.3 percent population growth rate.
Cooper, Robert and Nanthapa. "Culture Shock!: Thailand." Singapore: Chong Moh Offset Printing, 1982.
Hoare, Timothy. "Thailand." Santa Barbara Printing: Santa Barbara California, 2004
Bunge, Frederica M. "Thailand: A country Study." Washington D.C. 1981.
Brady, M.G., "House in Bangkok," photograph, 1966, deployment to Thailand, Thailand.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand
House in Thailand
This is a picture taken by my grandfather in 1965 of a traditional house found in Bangkok, Thailand. This picture reflects Thailand's culture through its distinct architecture. The Thai houses were built so the average person could walk casually underneath the house, where he or she would practice handicrafts. Crowded villages required that buildings be elevated but the elevated houses were extremely practical and useful, as they would utilize the extra space, protect families from floods and wild animals, and for storage space. The popular wide eaves are very common in Asian culture. Families of the Thai culture generally had an impressive garden, or at least a few green plants that were the highlight of the yard, as seen in this picture. The practicality of electricity and central cooling has removed many traditional features from houses, such as the roof being designed so the sun would be blocked during sunrise and sunset.
Thailand's population is considered to be one of the slowest growing in the world (with an average growth rate of less than one percent). Currently, of the sixty-five million residents of Thailand, many have moved away from the traditional houses on stilts to apartment complexes and western style suburban housing. While houses like the one pictured do still exist, they may become rarer and rarer due to the advancement of multiple housing units and Thailand's 0.3 percent population growth rate.
Cooper, Robert and Nanthapa. "Culture Shock!: Thailand." Singapore: Chong Moh Offset Printing, 1982.
Hoare, Timothy. "Thailand." Santa Barbara Printing: Santa Barbara California, 2004
Bunge, Frederica M. "Thailand: A country Study." Washington D.C. 1981.
Brady, M.G., "House in Bangkok," photograph, 1966, deployment to Thailand, Thailand.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thailand