The Pattani Malay are the descendants of Malaysian Muslims. Their Islamic faith has given the Pattani a distinct identity in Buddhist Thailand. They live in a place that is like a cultural ecotone between the Muslim Malay cultures to the south and the Buddhist Thai cultures to the north.
Most Pattani Malays are self-employed either as farmers or fishermen.
Over the years, their unique Muslim culture has led to many separatist movements against the Thai government. Because the Pattani Province is located a great distance from the center of the Thai government, the Pattani have developed a feeling of uniqueness and independence. Each time the government tries to centralize control in Pattani Province, the Pattani Malay feel like their independence is threatened. This has resulted in a resentment towards the government, sometimes leading to violent conflict.
The Pattani Malay, a devout Muslim people, are the descendants of Malaysian Muslims.
Pattani Malay are devout Muslims.
There are churches in Thailand that can potentially reach the Pattani Malay people with church planting efforts. OneHope tries to get Scriptures to children in all parts of Thailand, including Pattani Province.
Islam teaches that one is saved through obeying the law. There is no room for a holy savior in Islam. Often Muslims hear negative things about Christian theology before they have a chance to hear from a follower of Christ.
Pray for God's peace in southern Thailand.
Pray that the Holy Spirit will reveal Christ to Pattani Malay leaders.
Pray that they will soon accept the blessings of Christ for their families.
Pray that God the Son, Jesus Christ, will come to Pattani Malay leaders in dreams.
Ask the Lord to raise up persons of peace among the Pattani Malay who will receive the gospel and pass it to many others.
Scripture Prayers for the Malay, Pattani in Thailand.
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Malay profile for Children and Family Missions Activities
Profile Source: Joshua Project |
People Name General | Malay, Pattani |
People Name in Country | Malay, Pattani |
Natural Name | Pattani Malay |
Pronunciation |
pah-tah-NEE muh-LAY
|
Alternate Names | Malay Thai; Pattani Malay; Thai Islam |
Population this Country | 1,571,000 |
Population all Countries | 1,571,000 |
Total Countries | 1 |
Indigenous | Yes |
Progress Scale | 1 ● |
Unreached | Yes |
Frontier People Group | Yes |
GSEC | 1 (per PeopleGroups.org) |
Pioneer Workers Needed | 31 |
People ID | 14343 |
ROP3 Code | 107943 |
ROP25 Code | 306628 |
ROP25 Name | Pattani Malay |
Country | Thailand | ||
Region | Asia, Southeast | ||
Continent | Asia | ||
10/40 Window | Yes | ||
National Bible Society | Website | ||
Persecution Rank | Not ranked | ||
Location in Country | North, Songkhla province: Chana region, south through Pattani, Narathiwat, Yala, Saiburi, and Tak Bai. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Country | Thailand |
Region | Asia, Southeast |
Continent | Asia |
10/40 Window | Yes |
National Bible Society | Website |
Persecution Rank | Not ranked |
Location in Country | North, Songkhla province: Chana region, south through Pattani, Narathiwat, Yala, Saiburi, and Tak Bai.. Source: Ethnologue 2016 |
Primary Religion: | Islam |
Major Religion ▲ | Percent |
---|---|
Buddhism |
0.00 %
|
Christianity (Evangelical 0.01 %) |
0.01 %
|
Ethnic Religions |
0.00 %
|
Hinduism |
0.00 %
|
Islam |
100.00 %
|
Non-Religious |
0.00 %
|
Other / Small |
0.00 %
|
Unknown |
0.00 %
|
Primary Language | Malay, Pattani (1,571,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mfa Ethnologue Listing |
Language Written | Yes ScriptSource Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
Primary Language | Malay, Pattani (1,571,000 speakers) |
Language Code | mfa Ethnologue Listing |
Total Languages | 1 |
People Groups | Speaking Malay, Pattani |
Primary Language: Malay, Pattani
Bible Translation ▲ | Status (Years) |
---|---|
Bible-Portions | Yes (1981) |
Bible-New Testament | Yes (1981) |
Bible-Complete | No |
Possible Print Bibles | |
---|---|
Amazon | |
World Bibles | |
Forum Bible Agencies | |
National Bible Societies | |
World Bible Finder | |
Virtual Storehouse |
Resource Type ▲ | Resource Name | Source |
---|---|---|
Audio Recordings | Audio Bible teaching | Global Recordings Network |
Film / Video | Indigitube.tv Video / Animation | Create International |
Film / Video | Jesus Film: view in Malay, Pattani | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | My Last Day video, anime | Jesus Film Project |
Film / Video | World Christian Videos | World Christian Videos |
General | Gospel resources links | Scripture Earth |
Photo Source | Anonymous |
Map Source | People Group location: IMB. Map geography: ESRI / GMI. Map design: Joshua Project. |
Video Source | Asia Harvest |
Profile Source | Joshua Project |
Data Sources | Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more. |