Krue Se Mosque

Krue Se Mosque is a historic brick mosque located in Ban Krue Se, Tanyong Lulo, Mueang Pattani District, Pattani Province, about 7 km east of Pattani town. Believed to have been started in the 16th to 18th century during the Pattani Sultanate, it is notable for its unfinished structure, large brick walls, arched doorways and domes blending Middle Eastern, Persian and European styles. It is one of the oldest mosques in Thailand.

Visitors can expect an open-air historic site with a large unfinished brick structure featuring arched windows and doorways, rounded domes and thick walls. The mosque is not fully roofed and shows exposed brickwork. The surrounding area is open ground with informational signs. Visitors can walk around the exterior, view architectural details, take photographs from outside, and observe a site that remains an active place of reverence for the local community.

Krue Se Mosque is believed to have been initiated in the 16th century during the reign of Sultan Muzaffar Shah of the Pattani Sultanate, with construction continuing into the 18th century. The structure was never completed, according to local legend associated with Lim Toh Khiam. Its architecture reflects a blend of Middle Eastern, Persian and European influences and it is regarded as an important example of early Islamic architecture in southern Thailand.

The mosque is a significant Islamic and cultural landmark for the Malay-Muslim community of Pattani. It represents the long-standing Islamic heritage of the Pattani region and remains a respected religious site and symbol of local identity, visited for its historical and architectural value.