Factors influencing the coexistence in a multicultural society of Thai Buddhists and Muslims Case Study: Laem Nok Community, Ban Na Subdistrict, Mueang District, Pattani Province

Abstract

The purpose of this mixed method research was to study the factors influencing the peaceful coexistence among Thai Buddhists. and Thai Muslims In the area of Laem Nok Community, Bana Sub-district, Mueang District, Pattani Province and to study the guidelines for maintaining relationships between Thai Buddhists and Thai Muslims in the Laem Nok community during the unrest under the concept of the importance of coexistence by using the study method from the document In-depth interviews, observations, group discussions and using questionnaires The results of the study found that 1) factors influencing the normal coexistence between Thai Buddhists and Thai Muslims In the Laem Nok community area, Bana sub-district, Muang district, Pattani province consisted of: 1.1) Common practices in the community Overall, it was at a moderate level (  = 3.02) 1.2) on activities and interactions together. Overall, it was at a moderate level (

The purpose of this mixed method research was to study the factors influencing the peaceful coexistence among Thai Buddhists. and Thai Muslims In the area of Laem Nok Community, Bana Sub-district, Mueang District, Pattani Province and to study the guidelines for maintaining relationships between Thai Buddhists and Thai Muslims in the Laem Nok community during the unrest under the concept of the importance of coexistence by using the study method from the document In-depth interviews, observations, group discussions and using questionnaires The results of the study found that 1) factors influencing the normal coexistence between Thai Buddhists and Thai Muslims In the Laem Nok community area, Bana sub-district, Muang district, Pattani province consisted of: 1.1) Common practices in the community Overall, it was at a moderate level (x̄=3.02) 1.2) on activities and interactions together. Overall, it was at a moderate level (x̄= 3.09) and 1.3). Overall, it was at a moderate level (x̄=3.02). and Thai Muslims in the Laem Nok community In Pattani Province, it was found that reconciliation and peaceful processes should be used as a means of preserving the relationship of people in the community. To achieve mutual understanding, namely 2.1) the cooperation of the people in the community 2.2) the understanding of the people in the community.