Teak has long held a special place in Thai building tradition — considered an auspicious wood, believed to bring good fortune to the people who live within it. Rong Yang Home sources their teak from Phrae itself, kiln-dried through Thailand's Forest Industry Organization, and grades every piece before it goes anywhere near a saw. Over more than thirty years, that discipline has gone into over 300 houses built across the country — proof this isn't a one-off skill, but a standard they hold on every build, including this one.