Among the most celebrated works of Thai architecture are the wats in Bangkok. Thai sculpture, dating from the fourteenth century, is a mixture of Chinese, Burmese, Hindu, and Khmer influences and is best seen in the temples and images of Buddha. Unfortunately, the Thai religious paintings were not well preserved. The paintings are rarely older than 150 years. Thai Music Thai music is very intricate and usually accompanies Thai drama.
Musicians sit on the floor to play, and generally play by ear.
Thai classical dances are very elegant and are considered to be the country's highest form of art. The dance is very intricate, following or deriving from Indian dancing and involving a series of gestures and swaying that interpret a story. Even the smallest movements reflect important story threads, carefully woven by the performer dressed in elaborate costumes and headgear. Some times performances are held at Thai restaurants catering to tourists. Up in the northern area around Chiang Mai is a dance called Laem Thien which tells a story as well as being being a beautiful dance.