The former 19th rice farmer\’s teak house transplanted from the banks of Chiang Mai\’s Ping River to Bangkok in 1964, Kamthieng House is now the headquarters of the the Siam Society – dedicated to preserving and promoting Thai culture and heritage. Inside this beautiful wooden house is a collection of agricultural and domestic items, including woven fish baskets and terra-cotta pots, which show the everyday lives of ordinary people in the past. The spirits of three ladies – previous occupants are said to haunt the house and watch over it. The gardens, Lanna style, are landscaped like a northern Thai garden. There\’s an excellent library (Siam Society members can borrow, but the general public can browse) which includes rare books about Thai history, palm-leaf manuscripts and old maps. The Siam Society is dedicated to providing information on all aspects of Thai culture, especially the regions, arranging regular lectures and study trips to historic sites and wildlife sanctuaries.
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