Khun Laharn Local Museum was established on 13 May 2009 by Mr. Rassamin Nititham (Phuya Ming), who initiated the project to preserve the disappearing Malay cultural heritage. The name “Khun Laharn” was a royal title granted during the reign of King Rama V to honor the village founder and reflects the historical governance of the area. The museum began as a personal and ancestral collection before expanding into a regional learning center, with support from “Museum Siam” in developing it into a “Prototype Learning Museum” emphasizing storytelling to make exhibitions engaging and accessible.

The building was adapted from the original Nititham family residence, a traditional elevated Malay-Thai wooden house. The interior is divided into 11 exhibition rooms (or 6 main zones in some classifications), including:

• Background Room: Showcasing pottery and artifacts from prehistoric times and the Langkasuka period, an ancient kingdom that once flourished in this region.

• Weaponry Room: Displaying various forms of “Kris,” which represent not only weapons but also status and spiritual identity, along with swords and other ancient arms.

• Waterway Room: Presenting freshwater and saltwater fishing lifestyles of the Malay community, featuring traditional fishing equipment that reflects local wisdom.

• Household Utensils Room: Exhibiting brassware, containers, kitchen tools, and woven items used in daily Malay life in the past.

• Recreation and Ritual Room: Displaying traditional play equipment such as quail traps and grasshopper cages, as well as Mak Yong performance costumes and local musical instruments.

The museum is not only a display space but also an active community venue. Training in “Silat” martial arts and “Tari Inai” dance is provided for children and youth during school holidays.

An application is used to allow visitors to scan artifacts through their mobile phones and explore them in a 360-degree virtual format, making learning more interactive and modern.

The museum also serves as a center for adapting traditional identity into souvenir products, generating sustainable income and careers for the Ban Laharn community.

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How to Get There

• By Car: Travel from Narathiwat town along Highway No. 42 (Narathiwat–Pattani) toward Yi-ngo District. The museum is located along the main road in Ban Kadeng, Lahan Subdistrict, recognizable by its large sign and distinctive wooden architecture.

• By Public Transport: Take a van on the Narathiwat–Pattani or Narathiwat–Hat Yai route and inform the driver to stop at “Khun Laharn Museum, Yi-ngo.” The museum is directly accessible from the main road.

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Travel Tips

• If you would like a guided explanation (especially by the founder, Phuya Ming), advance contact is recommended for in-depth information.

• Photography is allowed in designated areas; please handle displayed artifacts with care.

• Plan to spend at least 1–2 hours exploring all rooms and multimedia content.

• You can combine your visit with the 300-Year Mosque (Talo Mano), located in Bacho District, approximately 15–20 minutes away.

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Entrance Fee:

• Free admission (donations for maintenance are welcome).

Opening Hours?

• Open daily from 09:00 – 16:00 vhrs.