An impressive teak house set a short walk north of the river that bisects Lampang, Baan Sao Nak is more than 100 years old -- it was constructed during the reign of King Rama V and demonstrates both northern Thai and Burmese influences in its design. Ban Sao Nak means "house of many pillars", which seems like a fair label for the place given the roof is supported by some 116 teak columns a throwback to Lampang's rich teak harvesting past.