The Lesson Learnt for Peaceful Communities: Nakornsri Thammarat and Narathiwat Province

Abstract

This research study aims: 1) to examine the peace cultures in the target communities; 2) to examine the multicultural contexts with peace in the target communities; and 3) to introduce the community model through qualitative research according to the concept of the peace culture, multicultural context, and mediation in conflict management with a framework of conciliation. The target communities are in Nakhon Si Thammarat Province and Narathiwat Province. The data were derived from 50 subjects with these following methods: 1) in-depth interviews, 2) brainstorming seminars, and 3) non-participatory observations. The data analysis was presented through the content and descriptive writing. The results are: 1) Ban Leam -Ban Na Tab Community and Je-Hay Community are composed of peace cultures, dependency, incorporation under the same territory and regulations, and desire to take part in solving the community problems for better quality of life; 2) Ban Leam -Ban Na Tab Community and Je-Hay Community, Tak Bai District, comprise both Buddhism and Islam community living in harmony with joint activities and way of life; and 3) the conciliation framework is to reduce social conflicts in both communities through inherent mediators of the groups, such as Islamic and Buddhist leaders in the communities, or the committee of local communities and provinces, as a concrete mechanism.