Around Bangkok

There are many different houses ("BAAN" - บ้าน) style in Thailand depending on the area. Thailand is divided into four main area : North, Northeast, Central, South. Each area has its own architectural aspects.

	In Bangkok there are large "CONDOMINIUMS" (คอนโดมิเนียม), i.e. buildings with many flats. Those building often include guardians, swimming pool and small shops such as laundry, restaurant, barber and so on...
Bangkok Skyscraper

In 1999, developers starved for both cash and credit have abandoned 364 unfinished buildings in Bangkok. Some have become magnets for crime, and all are deteriorating to the point they will need major renovations simply to complete them. The skeletons of dead construction projects reflect overbuilding by developers, a key cause of the recession.

Like all modern cities, Bangkok features many huge shopping malls with modern architecture. Siam Paragon, opened in 2005, boasts to be a world class shopping and entertainment phenomenon.
	Siam Paragon

There is an impressive wide choice of architectural buildings in Bangkok. Some beautiful, some ugly. More than 1000 skyscrapers can be found in Bangkok.

	There are even some buildings, who have a shape representing an elephant, a robot and a pencil.
Elephant Building in Bangkok

Many nice houses can be found on the shores on the river "CHAYO PRAYA" and its numerous canals in Bangkok. The best way to discover them is rent a boat and visit slowly Bangkok canals ("KHLONG" - คลอง).
	Bangkok House

	There are still some beautiful houses made of teak wood. The most famous one can be seen in Bangkok. It is Jim Thompson's house near Siam Square. Jim Thompson was called the King of Silk.
Bangkok House

Many nice houses can be found on the shores on the river "CHAYO PRAYA" (เจ้าพระยา) and its canals in Bangkok. These houses are built on poles to prevent the periodic inundations.
	Bangkok House

	When visiting floating markets, it is always possible to rent boats or join a boat trip along the neighbouring rivers. There are always beautiful houses, either traditional or modern, to be seen along the river shores.
Thai house

Such houses near canal or river have always a private pier. Before a huge road network was available, rowing boats through canals was the main way to travel.
	Thai House

	There are many modern and luxury houses, which are similar to westerner villa with Greek style statues. These palatial suburban estate houses represent the ultimate dream for many Thai people.
Luxury House

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