Tag: thailand
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River × Heritage II 21–30 August 2026 Faculty of Architecture, Kasetsart University – Bangkok – Phra Nakhon Si Ayutthaya World Heritage Volunteers 2026: River × Heritage II was designed as an experiential learning programme on cultural heritage and riverine cultural landscapes. The programme was based on the idea that heritage is not limited to monuments,…
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The flood retention plains, in the central flood plain, especially in Ayutthaya, are a key part of how the Chao Phraya River Basin used to manage water naturally. In the past, areas like Thung Bang Ban, Thung Phak Hai, and Thung Sena acted as open basins that took in floodwater during the rainy season. Canals…
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When speaking of “old houses and traditional dwellings,” many people’s minds may wander back to the era when canals in Bangkok were the lifelines of transportation and daily living. Wooden houses with thatched or tiled roofs, built by local craftsmen whose skills were passed down through generations, once lined the waterways. In the past, canals…
