Wanglee House, Historic house in Khlong San, Thailand.
Wanglee House is a historic residence in Khlong San featuring a modified Chinese courtyard layout with two stories arranged in a U-shape facing the Chao Phraya River. The property now operates as part of Lhong 1919, a cultural complex housing art galleries, boutiques, and exhibitions.
The house was built in 1881 for a Chinese-Thai businessman as a residence and commercial base for his family's trading operations in Bangkok. Its location on the river reflects how important the family's role became in the city's early maritime business.
The building shows a mix of Chinese architectural style and Thai design, with a shrine honoring Mazu, a goddess important in Chinese seafaring traditions. Visitors can see how these two cultures come together in the way the rooms are arranged and decorated.
The site offers visitors art galleries, boutiques, and cultural exhibitions spread across various areas of the complex. Walking through the entire property at a relaxed pace gives you the best sense of how the spaces connect and flow together.
The property includes a private river port and warehouse spaces that once supported the family's trading business on the water. These features remain visible today and reveal how closely the commercial activity was tied directly to the river itself.
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