Baan Dam: The Black House of Chiang Rai

Baan Dam, also known as the Black House or Baan Dam Museum, is a must-visit art and cultural destination in Chiang Rai. This is not just a house but a grand artistic realm created by the late National Artist, Thawan Duchanee.

The Unique Charm of Baan Dam

If Wat Rong Khun (the White Temple) represents purity and heaven, Baan Dam is an artistic expression of depth, intensity, and the rawness of the world and its creatures, primarily using black and brown tones.

Unique Architecture: Baan Dam consists of over 40 small wooden structures in a modern Lanna style, each with its own unique design and details.

Artworks and Collections: Inside the buildings, you'll find a variety of artworks, including paintings, carvings, wooden animal sculptures, and most notably, animal leather items such as crocodile skins, animal horns, bones, and skulls, all arranged with power and philosophical meaning.

A Harmonious Contrast: Walking through Baan Dam evokes a sense of awe and mystery, while simultaneously instilling respect for life and nature. It reflects Buddhist concepts of the Three Marks of Existence (impermanence, suffering, and non-self) through its art.

Post by BookMe | Sep 25, 2025