100 Year Thai Village Phuket | Siam Niramit Phuket

The 100 year Thai Village

If you are interested in Thai history and Thai culture , one of the best Phuket Attractions is to discover a rare and unique journey back in time through our 100 Year Thai Village Phuket at Siam Niramit, authentically revived in all four regions of Siam.

– Central Plain

– North

– Northeast

– South

The architecture of the houses and the lifestyle of Thai villagers in our 100 Year Thai village Phuket are influenced by the actual geography, the climate, as well as the social aspect of each region. They reflect the wisdom of the Thai culture in the olden days.

As Thailand’s climate is hot and humid year-round, the traditional roof is constructed with high slope to allow air to circulate better during summer, cooling the space.

In rainy season, this high slope design also allow water to drift easily off the roof and its high arch utilizes ample natural light.

Central Plain

The Thai House of the Central Plain is located in lowland where soils are the most fertile. Therefore, the house is usually elevated to avoid the flooding.

When the monsoon season comes and river overflows, the villagers can move up to the second floor. This is shown in the central house during the flood season. While during the dry season, the ground floor is used to store farming and fishing equipments.

There are rivers and canals running through the central plain therefore, the main mode of transportation is by boat. Each house will usually have pier for people to get in and out of the boat.

Activities:

– Weave traditional fish decoration with palm leaf

– Try traditional Thai rice and coconut snacks

– Boat ride

North

The terrain in the North of Thailand is mountainous. The weather is windy and cold, so the house up North is built to protect the people from the cold weather. The walls of the houses are angled outward so that it lessens the impact of wind.

The “Fa Lai” or “sliding walls” is a clever architectural feature that can be seen at the balcony of our 100 Year Thai village Phuket. They can slide open in the summer to receive wind and close during colder times.

Activities:

– Try traditional Fon Lep dance (Fingernail dance)

– Take pictures among beautiful northern style umbrellas

Northeast

The terrain of the Northeast is mainly highlands and the soil quality is poor. It is difficult for agricultural activities in this region, therefore, the people tend to be less well-to-do than other regions of the country.

Houses are relatively simple and small, and mostly elevated up from the ground. The culture of the people in the Northeast is influenced by the culture of the Tai-Laos minority.

The villagers are joyous people and love to gather together to celebrate various festivals throughout the year. At our 100 Year Thai village Phuket, you will find various traditional activities that are unique in the Northeast of Thailand.

Activities:

– Phi ta Khon masks

– Textile Weaving

– Ponglang music instrument

South

The geography of the south is the peninsula with the sea on both sides, so there are plenty of storms and heavy rains. The unique feature of the southern houses is that the pillars are made from hardwood and situated on the stone, not buried under the ground.

When the storm comes, the villagers are able to lift the house up to move it to a safer environment. People in the southern part of Thailand often engage in fishing activities.

They also love to gather for dinner and have their main choices of food which are very spicy. For entertainment, the people watch “Nang Talung”, a traditional shadow play, and do Hulu dance.

Experience these unique cultural activities at our 100 year Thai village Phuket at Siam Niramit, one of the best show in Phuket.

Activities:

– Watch “Nang Talung”

– Try traditional Hulu Dance

Hilltribes

In the Thai Village there is also a hilltribe house section. There are many hilltribes in the north of Thailand, for example the Karen tribe, Lisu tribe, Mien tribe, Hmong tribe etc. They are usually located in the most Northern part of Thailand where it is very mountainous.

Their houses are made with bamboo or teak and are built on the hill or by the hill. The villagers often keep their agricultural gear in their houses for harvesting their crops and vegetables on the hill. The main source of harvest includes, rice, vegetables and opium.

Activities:

– Enjoy Hilltribe dance

– Try traditional hilltribe way of making rice

Don’t miss a rare chance to live in the authentically olden days Siam and stay entertained by traditional Thai activities at our 100 Year Thai village at Siam Niramit Phuket Show. This is one of the must-see places to see and do in Phuket. Book your ticket online now.

The 100 year Thai Village

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