Taloh-manoh Mosque

Taloh-manoh Mosque, also known as the 300 Years Mosque or Wadi Al-Hussein Mosque, is a historic wooden mosque in Ban Talo Mano, Lubo Sawor Subdistrict, Bacho District, Narathiwat Province, southern Thailand. Built in 1634, it is regarded as the oldest wooden mosque in Thailand. Notable for its traditional Malay architectural style, timber construction using wooden pegs, and twin-building layout, it remains an active place of worship and a significant cultural landmark.

Visitors can expect a traditional two-building wooden mosque set in a rural village environment surrounded by trees and open grounds. The main structure is built entirely of takian wood with a distinctive tiered roof covered in terracotta tiles, intricate wood carvings, and early Malay architectural details. Inside, the prayer hall features wooden pillars and a historic pulpit. The site is compact and tranquil, with an adjacent newer building and a small exhibition area displaying historical artifacts and information panels.

Built in 1634 (B.E. 2177) by Wan Hussein Az-Sanawi, who migrated from Pattani, the mosque was originally named Wadi Al-Hussein Mosque. It is considered the oldest wooden mosque in Thailand with over 390 years of history. The structure has been preserved in its original form, featuring traditional construction techniques and materials, and is recognized as an important example of early Islamic architecture in the Malay Peninsula.

The mosque is an important Islamic religious site and cultural heritage landmark for the Malay-Muslim community in southern Thailand. It reflects traditional Malay craftsmanship and serves as a center for religious practice and community gatherings. Its preservation demonstrates the region's long-standing Islamic cultural heritage and architectural traditions.