The document discusses the historical treatment of Thai Muslims by the Thai state prior to 2000, factors that triggered a Muslim insurgency, and details of the insurgency in various southern Thai provinces. It notes that Thai Muslims faced policies that discouraged their Malay identity and unequal treatment. Social inequality, prejudices, and the dismantling of local administration by the Thai government exacerbated tensions. Attempts to address the conflict included peace-building efforts, royal speeches promoting understanding, and initiatives for education and emergency laws. However, discrimination and lack of representation remained obstacles to fully resolving issues.

1. WISP ASSIGNMENT 2Done by: TohMengHweeOng Su ChiangValenLuoLoh Chong Hoe

2. Content pageHistorical treatment of Thai Muslims by the Thai state prior to 2000Factors that triggered the flare-up Muslim insurgencyInsurgency in Yala, Pattani and NarathiwatSocial inequality in ThailandPrejudices leading to discrimination of Thai MuslimSocial, economic, and political factorsComparison of Thailand and SingaporeSolution addressed and obstacle

3. Historical treatment of Thai Muslims by the Thai state prior to 2000 By: TohMenghwee

4. Historical treatment of Thai Muslims by the Thai state prior to 2000 Treatment of Thai Muslims in Yala, Pattani and NarathiwatBackground:Yala, Pattani and Narathiwat located in Southern ThailandHome of ethnic Malays in ThailandIn the 18th century, the Thais captured the Malay-dominated provinces in the southUsed the term Thai Muslim instead of calling them Malays.Muslims comprise the largest religious minority in Thailand

5. Historical treatment of Thai Muslims by the Thai state prior to 2000Equal footing with Buddhism which weaken its dominant religious position in ThailandFelt challenged by the emergence of religious minorities Events of 11 September 2001 and wars in Afghanistan and Iraq leads to:Increase in the general level of suspicion directed against MuslimsMosques in the north were being regularly searched by police

6. Historical treatment of Thai Muslims by the Thai state prior to 2000Categorized them as ‘khaek’ or ‘guests‘During 2000, authorities responded with military force and legal action to separatist activity in the south

7. Factors that triggered the flare-up Muslim insurgencyBy: TohMenghwee

8. Factors that triggered the flare-up Muslim insurgencyFree and accorded rights of their own culture and religionLocal community leaders were abolishedMinority in their statesLanguage and culture differDisrespect of IslamAllegations of police brutalityPresence of culturally insensitive businesses such as bars, drug trafficking, and corruption

9. Insurgency in Yala, Pattani and NarathiwatYalaOn 31 August 2006, 22 commercial banks were simultaneously bombed in Yala provincePattaniAn imam was killed and four others were injured in shooting attacks in Pattani on Monday, 7 December 2009Six soldiers targeted in the bombing of a Pattani teacher protection-unit on Wednesday, 9 December 2009

10. Insurgency in Yala, Pattani and NarathiwatNarathiwatA bomb hidden inside a motorcycle exploded in Bangnak market in Narathiwat on Monday, 7 December 2009, killing two people and injuring nine others.A number of insurgents in a pick-up truck opened fire at a police operational baseEarly in 2004, 20 schools in Thailand’s southern province of Narathiwat were torched by Muslim separatists, four soldiers were killed in an attack on an army camp.

11. Whats was not right with Thailand in 2000?Done By : Ong Su Chiang

12. Social inequality in Southern ThailandPattani is the home of the ethnic Malays in Southern Thailand. In the 18th century after the Thais captured the Malay-dominated provinces in the south, social inequality has occurs in Southern Thailand and cause insurgency. The reasons for social inequality in Southern Thailand are :Thai Government Policies towards Malay-MuslimsDiscourage of Malay identity

13. Unfair treatment of muslimsmalay

14. Militant law declared by P.M. ThaksinShinawatra

15. Regime implemented by ThaksinDifferences in belief and races Causes Racism and conflict between theThai-Buddhist and Muslims Malay

16. Prejudices leading to discrimination of Thai MuslimsPolitical factors and Human right issues causes:Insurgency towards the Thai governmentAttacking of monks collecting alms by insurgentsSchool teachers, principals, and students killed and schools torched presumably because schools represent the Thai GovernmentGovernment workers targets for assassinationBuddhist villagers killed going about their routine work like rubber tappingDecreasing of Malay Muslims due to policy in Thai

17. Social, economic, and political factorsBy: TohMenghwee

18. Social, economic, and political factorsPolitical factors:Thai Prime minister, Thaksin, dismantle the southern administration organization, replaced it with corrupted police forceDiscontentment over the abuses led to the growing violence during 2004 and 2005In the 2005 general election, all but one of the eleven incumbent Muslim MPs who stood for election were voted out of office

19. Social, economic, and political factorsSocial factors:Cultural assimilation had been exploited by the Thai government in order to stabilize its powerMuslims have lower levels of educational attainment compared to BuddhistDenial of educational, economic and employment opportunities to the Thai-Muslim minoritiesThai-Muslim resistance never enjoyed the same level of institutionalization

20. Social, economic, and political factorsEconomics factors:Only 2.4% of all working Muslims in the provinces, compared with 19.2% of all working Buddhists.Jobs in the Thai public sector are difficult to obtain for those Muslim students who do not ever fully accept the Thai language or the Thai education system

21. What about present day SingaporeDone by: ValenLuo

22. What about Present Day Singapore Thailand & SingaporeSimilaritiesHave different religions/races in both countries

23. Unbalance population in each group (Singapore has more Chinese than Malay/Indians; Thailand has more Buddhists than Muslims)

24. Has had riots due to prejudices between the majorities and minorities (Thai Buddhists VS Thai Muslims, Singapore Chinese Vs Malay)

25. Riots from both sides occurred due to lack of understanding among peopleWhat about Present Day Singapore Thailand VS SingaporeDifferencesThailand Still have riots due to the ongoing insurgency today

26. Thai Muslims are not given equal rights. There is no representative for the Thai Muslim in the government sector.

27. Thai Muslims do not have a say in the country. Do not enjoy any benefits as compare to Thai Buddhists.

28. Does not have campaign to promote understanding and equalities among Muslims and BuddhistsSingaporeDoes not have casualties due to riots ever since 1969

29. Minorities are not neglected, each race is given equal rights in the country.

30. Over the years there are Malay, Chinese and Indian as presidents. Singapore has various races working in the government sector. Minorities festivals (Hari Raya Puasa, Deepavali) are made Public Holidays and celebrated nationwide

31. Constantly promote peace and understanding among racesWhat might give rise to social divisions that cause ‘2061’ Race riots in the pastSingapore’s 1964 race riot occurred due to strain ties between PAP(Chinese party) and UMNO(Malay party) after election.

32. Indirectly gave citizens the impression that Chinese and Malays ‘ ties were not good