Ban Prathap Chai
บ้านประทับใจ
A giant teak house assembled from the timber of over a hundred old teak houses. Dozens of whole teak pillars support the building, and the ground floor sells woodcarvings and handwoven cloth.
Ban Prathap Chai, meaning “House of Impressions,” sits on the southwest outskirts of Phrae’s old town. Its owner bought the timber of about 130 old teak houses and built this enormous teak building in the 1980s. The ground floor has about 130 whole teak pillars, which is quite spectacular. The upper floor displays old furniture and household items, while the ground floor is a souvenir market selling woodcarvings and Phrae indigo-dyed cotton garments. Admission costs several dozen baht. As a privately owned attraction built in modern times, it is a good stop if you are passing by.
Opening hours
08:00–17:00
Nearby sights
- Wat Phra Non
- Vongburi House
- Wat Luang
- Phrae Old City Wall & Moat
- Khum Chao Luang
- Wat Sa Bo Kaeo
- Seri Thai Museum
- Wat Chom Sawan