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5/03/2010

Spirits of Lanna


PraRod Watmahawan,Lumpun


Wat Mahawan,Lumpun


Pratat Doi Sutep, Chiangmai

Among the natural atmosphere,green forest and mountains in the Lanna kingdom,there are the place of Bhuddists known as the center of the North ;Pratat Doi Sutep,Chiangmai.
Another famous place is Wat Mahawan,Lumpun where Pra Rod(small amulet) is very much demand.

Lanna House


Kalae



The Lanna house style are simple Thai style in wooden materials as at that time plenty of wood surround the kingdom.There is a special Lanna sign on top of the roof called Kalae.

Lanna Kingdom




The Lanna Kingdom

Thailand traditional lifestyle are very unique, each part have their own character .I would like to focus on North first.The North of Thailand called Lanna Thai ,the former kingdom consist of Chiangmai,Chiangrai,Maehongson,Prae,Naan,Payao,Lumpun,Lumpang and Utaradit.

Start from 1292 by Praya Mengrai and Chiangmai is the capital city.



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