Page 87 - Masala E-magazine Vol 9 Issue 5 April - May 2018
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Three wise monkeys adorn the garden outside


































                                                                 “   There is nothing better


                                                                     than watching the early
                                                                     morning sunrise from

                                                                     this exact spot.             “



                                                                 Behind a separate door is Satyapon’s private study, where
                                                                 an armoire covered in gold leaf and adorned with statues of
                                                                 important spiritual fi gures sits next to his desk. Siriya points out
                                                                 another set of brass scales above a chest of drawers, explaining
                                                                 that this unique space truly refl ects her husband’s strong
                                                                 personal values.

                                                                 Finally, we are led to the third fl oor to a special prayer room
                                                                 that has been custom designed to create the perfect place to
                                                                 refl ect and practice spirituality. The intricate structure is truly
                                                                 magnifi cent in its embellishments. Siriya excitedly guides us
                                                                 towards the double doors which open onto a curved balcony.
                                                                 “There is nothing better than watching the early morning
                                                                 sunrise from this exact spot,” she says.

                                                                 Upon our exit, we notice a wooden gazebo that stands
                                                                 adjacent to the house. Sabrina kindly explains that this
                                                                 structure is modelled after the Thammasat University
                                                                 dome — a truly personal touch as Nikki currently attends the
                                                                 college, while Satyapon and Sabrina are both alumni. This is
                                                                 another astounding symbol that personifi es
                                                                 the family’s love for combining Thailand and
                                                                 India’s rich cultural history with their own
                                                                 personal stories, to create a home that comes
                                                                 alive in all its details.
                                         Wooden gazebo inspired by
                                        Thammasat University dome                              View video: goo.gl/pWtSkz

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