ASEAN HERITAGE TRAIL : LEGENDARY GOLDEN TEAK WOOD

Teak wood brought prosperity mainly to Myanmar, Northern Thailand and Laos. Today, magnificent mansions and temples as well as preserved forests testify of this wealth. Teak is recognised as a most valuable premium wood due to its texture, colour and durability. The wood has effectively a c colour varying between the gold and a reddish brown, a delicate pattern and above all an extreme resilience. Many experts consider teak wood as one of the most extraordinary wood in the world. Teak is only indigenous to four countries which are India and in Southeast Asia in Laos, Myanmar and Thailand. Teak wood forests are then unique to ASEAN.