60-The Northern Thai Village

From the architectural point of view, the northern Thai house is distinguished from the central region by its counterpart in the cross at the tip of the gables. Traditionally, it’s delicately carved with intricate motifs, unlike the plain triangular gables normally found in the villages of the central plain area. In the north, a house is normally roofed with small ceramic tiles. The windows are normally small in order to keep people warm during the winter.

Another unique characteristic of the northern Thai house is a carved piece of wood placed above the door. This piece of wood normally intricately carved with traditional designs. It is a mystical sign believed to help protect the residents from all harm.