THE BLACK HOUSE
It’s only a short two kilometers away, but the Black House (Baan Dam) could not be more different than the ethereal White Temple. The project was built by a former student of Kositpipat, Thawan Duchanee. The grounds of this mysterious project consist of numerous buildings that house a large collection of taxidermy animals and skeletons. This would not be the best place to visit for a vegetarian, or those who are easily upset by the sight and feelings the death related art could bring up. As you wander the grounds, you will see the bones of huge animals, like elephants, and skins of bears, tigers, and snakes. Go ahead and look into the nooks and crannies of grounds, and you’ll eventually find that the Black House is even home to its own dungeon. Duchanee’s dark art is gaining acclaim, being hailed as a Thai National Artist. Like the White Temple, the Black House is an ongoing project. And if you want to take a little piece of the Black House home with you, visit the gift shop. There’s a crocodile handbag with your name on it.