If, in Thailand, walls don't really have to be walls...the screened porch comes to mind as a viable solution to allow for unobstructed views and insect management....and doesn't the first example even look Thai?
http://lovettconstruction.net/yahoo_site_admin/assets/images/new_screen_porch.22391517_std.jpg

http://www.asastanford.com/wp-content/gallery/renovations/AnotherScreenPorch.JPG