Baan Khun Phithak Raya

Tucked into Pattani’s old Chinatown on Pattani Phirom Road, Baan Khun Phithak Raya is a lovingly restored two‑storey Sino‑Thai shophouse that picked up UNESCO’s Asia‑Pacific Award of Merit in 2021. Step through the timber doors and you’ll feel the years peel back: cool clay tiles underfoot, Hokkien‑style woodwork, and a sky‑lit courtyard pulling shafts of daylight into the heart of the home. The rooms read like chapters of a family album. Small, museum‑style displays walk you through the house’s revival and the local trading life it once anchored — from a welcoming reception hall to an ancestral room and a smoke‑blackened kitchen. Look up at the second‑floor balcony for delicate plaster details, then linger in the courtyard where the breeze slides in off the river streets. It sits a short stroll from Lim Ko Niao Shrine, so pair a visit with a wander through the surrounding lanes for snacks and old shopfronts. There’s no hard sell here — just quiet architecture and stories carefully brought back to life by Pattani locals. Call ahead or check their site if you’re making a special trip; opening arrangements can vary. Last verified July 2026.