Baan Than Khun — Attraction in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province

House of Than Khunrat Wut Wijarn The hipped house with a raised floor and a high roof was built in 1902 by Mr. Khian Malayanon, who received a royal command to be "Khun Rattawut Wichian", Muang Klai District Chief. Later this land and house were given to Mr. Kowit. Trisatayaphan (grandchild) in 1939, who later used the house and land to open as Rattawut Witthaya School and changed its name to Nakhon Witthaya School. And it was closed in 1986 and later in the year 1883, Mr. Samran Trisatayaphan which is one of the descendants of the Trisad family bought this house and plot of land to renovate, renovate, repair to preserve it as an ancient house of...

Old wooden mansion with antique furniture. Free entry.

An old mansion that is open to the public for viewing, but there aren't any signs explaining the history or significance of this place (at least not in English).

Entrance is free, but don't drive all the way to Nakhon Si to see this place. It's ok for a 5-10 visit if you are in the area anyway, especially if you stop to see the nearby famous Wat Phra Mahathat Woramahawihan.

Don't forget to take of your shoes...

We really loved this house, and spent a long time looking at all the photos and furniture, and enjoying the cool interior. It evokes the spirit of the age perfectly, and it is constructed in such a way to keep the house as cool as possible. We left with more questions than answers, although a previous Google reviewer has provided a good summary of the history of...