- Muslims are concentrated mainly in the southern provinces of
Narathiwat, Pattani, Yala, and Satun.
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- Islam was introduced by Arab traders in the 13th century.
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- Most Thai Muslims are of Malay descent
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- His Majesty the King provided funds for translating the
Muslim holy book, the
Koran, into
Thai.
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- There are about 2,000 mosques in Thailand.
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- There are about 200 muslim schools in Thailand.
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- Muslims are free to teach and practice their faith in
Thailand.
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Muslim Beliefs |
