Religious leaders from
Thailand’s troubled south are given a tour of the Naval Museum in
Sattahip.
Patcharapol Panrak
Thirty-five religious leaders from Thailand’s troubled southern
provinces learned about the founding of the Royal Thai Marine Corps
during a field trip to the Naval Museum in Sattahip.
The Nov. 13 trip was the latest outreach effort by the military to
Muslims in Yala, Narathiwat and Pattani. Military leaders hope it can
help quell the violence that has left more than 7,000 people dead since
2004.
Hosted by Alhouda Masjid of Ban Tao Taan Sattahip, Imam Nipon Haemserm,
Imam of Alhouda Masjid of Ban Tao Taan Sattahip community, and 34
religious leaders from 34 sub-districts in Narathiwat and Pattani
attended.
Vice Adm. Sonthaya Noichaya said the trip is hoped to foster positive
attitudes among the Muslim leaders and show them the works the military
has done in their region.
