A Case Study of Separatist Movement in Thailand: South Thailand Insurgency

Abstract

Thailand is a nation deeply steeped in Buddhist traditions and has endured protracted separatist disturbances, predominantly in the southern region, orchestrated by certain Malay Muslim factions. The turmoil is concentrated within the southern provinces of Narathiwat, Pattani, and Yala. Insurgent elements have perpetrated a significant number of violent incidents, particularly in the year 2004. During this period, the separatist unrest resulted in the loss of nearly 7,000 lives.