The Lifestyles of Thai Buddhists of Malaysian Kelantan in the Setting of Cultural Plurality in Narathiwat Province, Thailand

Authors

  • Punya Tepsing Associate Professor Dr., Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University
  • Thongphon Promsaka Na Sakolnakorn Professor Dr., Faculty of Management Science, Silpakorn University

Keywords:

Thai-Buddhist, Way of Life, Plural Culture, Malaysian Descent

Abstract

This article examines the lifestyle of the Kelantan Malaysian Thai-Buddhist community within the framework of pluralistic culture in Narathiwat province, Thailand. This study employed qualitative methodologies, including in-depth interviews, telephonic interviews, and focus groups. Subsequently, we conducted content and descriptive analysis of the data. This study elucidates the lifestyle of the Kelantan Malaysian Thai-Buddhist community within cultural, economic, and sociological frameworks. The violence has caused fear and doubt among Buddhists as to why it continues, and the state is unable to deal with it. However, Malaysian Buddhists have adapted both in life and economics to be able to live happily and safely under violent situations. So, the Thai government employs the concept of pluralism as a mechanism for addressing conflicts and issues of violence. Nevertheless, the Thai government ought to prioritize equitable chances for all individuals, devoid of discrimination.

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2025-03-28

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Tepsing , P. ., & Promsaka Na Sakolnakorn, T. (2025). The Lifestyles of Thai Buddhists of Malaysian Kelantan in the Setting of Cultural Plurality in Narathiwat Province, Thailand . Journal of Interdisciplinary Social Science and Justice Administration, 1(1), 1–14. retrieved from https://so11.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/JISSJA/article/view/1849

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Vol. 1 No. 1 (2025): January - March

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Research Article

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