1. Nonviolence International Southeast Asia Wae Isma-ael (Adam) Naesae Peace Education Program Officer Pattani Office

2. http://www.thaipulse.com/maps/far-south-songkhla-pattani-narathiwat-yala-thailand-map- photos.htm Conclusion Pattani, Yala, Narathiwat, Sathoon

3. Background & Context of the Conflict in the Southern Border Provinces of Thailand Conflicts between the state and the people in the three Southern border provinces of Thailand, especially those who are Malay Muslims, have persisted since the past. Historical records tracing back to Sukhothai era show Pattani as an independent State However, the relationship pattern of the state and the people of Pattani have alternately shifted according to the central policies of the region

5. From Siam to Thailand: National Identity through Assimilation Thus the main origin of conflict comes from the goal of assimilating everyone to be a Thai that the state once a Thai to be. –For instance in 1941 there were regulations to put Buddha images in all Islamic public schools, and there were dress codes for Muslim according to the state. If not followed, pubic services were withheld. All of these have had great affects on the minds of the Malay Muslim population.

6. Sixth Year of the Southern Fire (From January 2004 – January 2010) Resulting in approximately 4,100 deaths 6,509 injuries More than 10,609 individuals were pronounced the dead or injured Approximately 53,045 persons were directly affected by the loss

7. Status of schools School burnings = 325 Teachers deaths = 102 Teachers injuries = 102

14. Nonviolence International Strategy & Response How do we develop sustainable peace? “If we are to teach real peace in this world, and if we are to carry on a real war against war, we shall have to begin with the children.” ~~ Mahatma Ghandi As declared by the United Nations, 2010 is the Year of Youth.

15. Building Peace by Teaching Peace Training of teachers –How to incorporate Peace Education in the classroom, school, and community –Guide designed for training teachers as peace educators Children’s workshops –Ages 7-12 –Activities –Sustainable peace through civic engagement

19. Committee on Peace Education and the emerging Child Protection Network 15 Schools in Pattani Province Child Protection Network: South Thailand Child protection activity supported by UNICEF –Child soldiers

32. Peace to The Southern Thailand See you soon In PATTANI Salam… Wae-Isma-aea

33. Works Cited 1. http://www.thaipulse.com/maps/far-south-songkhla-pattani-narathiwat- yala-thailand-map-photos.htm (Map, slide 2)http://www.thaipulse.com/maps/far-south-songkhla-pattani-narathiwat- yala-thailand-map-photos.htm 2.Burutphat, Kajatphai. Thai Muslim (BKK : Praepitaya, 1974), P 67 (slide 3) 3.Nangakmaung, Kittisak. “National Integration in Southern Border Provinces of Thailand” Thamasak University, 1995, P. 133. (slide 5) 4.Khunthongphet, Chalermkait. “ Haji Sulong Abdul-khadir : Rebel or Hero of The Southern Provinces of Thailand” Mation, (2004): 32. (slide 5) 5http://www.deepsouthwatch.org/node/730 (slide 6-7,9-13)http://www.deepsouthwatch.org/node/730 6.Photo : Photo for Peace Festival : in Yala Province, 2009.