Samui Buri Beach Resort & Spa Rooms

Room Facilities at Samui Buri Beach Resort & Spa :

Deluxe Room & Deluxe Pool Access :

AYATHAYA VILLA : The influence from Ceylon (now Sri Lanka) was thought to be quite strong throughout the second sub-period as was the obvious influence of Khmer architectural style during the third sub-period. A notable surviving building from the second sub-period is the beautiful Sri Lanka-style bell shaped chedi at Wat Phra Si Sanphet. During the third period the King sent architects to carefully study the characteristics of Khmer architecture and the prang once again became very popular in Ayutthaya. Good examples are at Wat Watthanaram, the corn-on-the-cob shaped prang at Wat Ratchaburana and Wat Chumphon at Bang Pa-In.



Most of the temples throughout the era had very elaborate structures with particularly ornate chufas, door and window pediments being common. Carved Buddha images were often featured in the niches of the prang structures. The Chedi mostly had ringed spires tapering to fine points.

NORTHERN HOUSES : There are a number of feature that differentiate the typical northern style house from those in other regions of the country, but the most obvious is the use of the highly visible plain or highly decorative roof kalae. The kalae is the diagonal cross feature located on the roof at each gable end of most houses.



Another, but not so obvious feature, is the size of the windows that are invariably smaller than elsewhere due to the cooler climate in the north. Another way northern houses make use of the available heat is by combining the living areas with the kitchen area in an open-plan way.

The outer walls are commonly built to slope outwards towards the roof for extra strength. Some northern houses in the more remote and rural areas even have thatched roofs. Like in some other regions, it is common for the overall structure of the northern house to be raised on stilts or pillars.



This offers a measure of protection against flooding and also wild animals though these are increasingly rare nowadays. A front facing veranda or balcony is also a common feature.

NORTH-EAST HOUSES : Since prehistoric times various peoples have settled in the northeast of Thailand. Over the years the area has played host to a wide range of regional architectural styles and influences. However, the style most distinctive to the region is undoubtedly that of the Khmer's which inhabited the entire northeastern region and beyond from the 7th through to the 13th centuries.

SOUTHERN HOUSES : The most striking feature of the Southern Thai house is the roof. It is set up with more elevations. Between these elevations there are free spaces which let the outer air circulate in the room creating a more refreshing environment.



The kalae on southern houses is just one vertical stick on the front gable of the house. A real Muslim influence!