The
architectural styles of the region defined today as northern Thailand
have been widely influenced by its surrounding peoples, including
the Burmese, the Khmer and the Mon. In spite of the diversity of
these influences, the particular styles of the northern kingdoms
of Lanna and Sukhothai shine through as being truly unique and distinct
to the northern region.
The
architectural styles of the region defined today as northern Thailand
have been widely influenced by its surrounding peoples, including
the Burmese, the Khmer and the Mon. In spite of the diversity of
these influences, the particular styles of the northern kingdoms
of Lanna and Sukhothai shine through as being truly unique and distinct
to the northern region. 
