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Thaksin Institute of Education

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Opening days: Daily

Opening hours: 08.30 - 17.00

Thaksin Institute of Education Located at Village No. 1, Ban Ao Sai, Ko Yo Subdistrict, near the foot of the second Tinsulanonda Bridge, the institute was established in 1978 to study arts and culture of the South. With a total area of 23 rai, the building is characterized by southern architecture, divided into 4 buildings.

Each building is divided into rooms showing history and ethnicity. Antiques created from the wisdom of local people Ornaments of weapons used in the south such as daggers, pennant knives, chicken tail knives, displaying local woven fabrics such as Pumriang woven cloth, Pattani woven cloth, displaying coconut grater in various shapes.

With a pattern that is hard to find A room showing folk games such as Nang Talung, Nora, Li-Kae Pa, a room showing southern lifestyle such as playing shows and children's toys such as playing around, flying a kite, spinning tops, a room showing ordination traditions Ancient medical treatment room.

The institute has rooms for tourists, seminar rooms and shops selling local products such as Krajood handicrafts. Panan handicrafts Handicrafts in Lipao area, Ko Yo fabrics, shell products. Coconut shell products, silverware, etc.

The institute received a tourism industry award. from the Tourism Authority of Thailand Type of outstanding cultural attraction and ancient sites in 2000. From the viewpoint of the institute, you can see the beautiful scenery of Songkhla Lake. Open for interested visitors every day between 8.30-17.00. Admission fee: adults 30 baht, children 10 baht, foreigners 60 baht, children 30 baht. For more information, call 0 7433 1184-9.

How to get there: It is about 18 kilometers from Songkhla city on the Lopburi Ramet Highway. and turn left at Ban Nam Phrai Intersection Take Highway 4146 on the way to Ko Yo, near Tinsulanonda Bridge, Section 2, or take a bus from the city's clock tower. Get off at Ban Nam Prajai intersection. and the motorbike.

Category: Educational Places