Pehn's House/The Condominium

Pehn's house serves as a connecting force in the novel. It is the house that Bunsahk and Bunmahk build, the place where Pehn and Apirak spend their married life, the home in which Sammy grows up, and eventually, the development of the condominium which influences Nee, Pig and Mai. Its development mirrors that of Bangkok, stretching from its construction during Phineas's time to its disappearance among floods as Woon grows up.

Bangkok - Late 19th Century

Bangkok in the late 19th century features superstition and ancient traditions. At this time, the city is still a village and is by no means the global and technological force that it is today. As Phineas lives and interacts in the Siamese capital, readers can take note of Bangkok's origins and compare it to the bustling metropolis it eventually becomes.

Bangkok - Late 20th Century

In the 1970s, political...