Fah lai
is the name
for a traditional northern-style sliding window lattice. The system
consists of a series of vertical wooden planks across the window.
This can be
closed off by a similar set of overlapping planks in a
movable frame, allowing for the window to be shut by
sliding the frame in front of the openings.
fah lai
fah lai
It is typically found
on traditional wooden houses that are in general
referred to as
Reuan Thai
(fig.),
especially those built in northern Thailand,
due to the cooler climate.