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wamu885: Thailand’s Deep South was once famous for beautiful beaches. But tourists now largely avoid the area due to conflict.
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wamu885: Unlike most of Thailand, Buddhists are a minority in Pattani, Yala, and Narathiwat provinces.
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wamu885: Duangsuda Nuisupab visits her mother in the small Buddhist village where she grew up.
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wamu885: Duang’s father and brother were killed, allegedly by Muslim militants.
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wamu885: Soraya Jamjuree works with the women to make radio programs sharing their experiences.
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wamu885: Duang found support from a group of women who have all lost family members from the violence. Duang is one of the only Buddhists to participate.
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wamu885: Duang had to leave her old village for her safety, but she often visits.
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wamu885: Like many Buddhist villages many young people have left and only older generations remain.
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wamu885: Some of Duang’s older residents now avoid their Muslim neighbors.
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wamu885: But Duang visits her former Muslim neighbors.
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wamu885: They talk as they make palm sugar.