Abstract
As the conflict in Thailand’s southern border provinces shows no signs of abating, this article examines why Malay Muslims have managed to co-exist alongside the Thai Buddhists and the Sino-Thai population. Based on fieldwork, this article argues that while various factors have hardened ethno-religious identities and strengthened boundaries between ‘the other’ which in turn have affected inter-ethnic relations, a variety of opportunities for civic engagement has served to counter the prospect of ethnic relations erupting into communal violence.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 348-363 |
Journal | Asian Ethnicity |
Volume | 20 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2019 |
Externally published | Yes |
Subject classification (UKÄ)
- Social Anthropology
- Religious Studies
- History
Keywords
- Thailand’s southern border provinces
- ethno-religious relations
- civic engagement
- Buddhist nationalism
- Islamic revivalism