JICSA
Vol 1 No 2 (2012)

Conflict Between Thai Muslims and Thai State in Southern Thailand : Historical Perspectives

Chumphon Kaewsom (College of Law Government and International Studies, Northern University of Malaysia)
Seniwati Ismail (Unknown)
Shamsuddin L. Taya (Unknown)
Ahmad Bashawir Abdul Ghani (Unknown)



Article Info

Publish Date
24 Feb 2016

Abstract

In the southern border provinces of Thailand, especially Pattani, Yala and Narathiwat, there are two religious group of people, Thai Muslims and Buddhists. They live together, the state and Thai Muslims for a long time. The lack of knowledge in relation to understanding Muslims traditionally religious way of life, Muslims were forced directly or indirectly to act as Thai Buddhists by Thai government. This is one of the biggest conundrum Thai government should address and find an amicable solution urgently. Additionally, it is essential to be noted that historical perspectives of Pattani state is completely different from both side, this can lead to potentially political conflict in this area. Therefore, the government should rewrite a new paradigm by cooperating with all groups of people involve this conflict. If the majority of people could accept the recognition of difference, eventually this will result in peaceful coexistence. 

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Journal Info

Abbrev

jicsa

Publisher

Subject

Civil Engineering, Building, Construction & Architecture

Description

JICSA (Journal of Islamic Civilization in Southeast Asia) is an international journal published by Alauddin State Islamic University of Makassar (Universitas Islam Negeri Alauddin Makassar). The journal puts emphasis on aspects related to Islamic civilization in Southeast Asia, with special ...