Pattani Malay in Thailand

The Pattani Malay have only been reported in Thailand
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Introduction

As descendants of Malaysian Muslims, the Pattani Malay have a distinct identity in Buddhist Thailand. Their location is a cultural intersection between the Muslim Malay cultures to the south and the Buddhist Thai cultures to the north. Their distinction as Muslims in a Buddhist country has led to many separatist movements, sometimes with violence, against the Thai government. Most Pattani Malays are self-employed either as farmers or fishermen. Thai churches could potentially reach the Pattani Malay with church planting efforts. OneHope gives Scriptures to children in all parts of Thailand, including the Pattani Province.


Ministry Obstacles

Islam's teaching of obedience-based salvation leaves no room for a holy savior. Muslims hear negative things about Christian theology before they have a chance to hear otherwise.


Prayer Focus

Pray for God's peace to rule in southern Thailand.
Pray that the Holy Spirit would reveal Christ to Pattani Malay leaders, perhaps through dreams.
Ask the Lord to raise up persons of peace among the Pattani Malay who will receive the gospel and disciple others.
With a few followers of Christ among the Pattani Malay, pray for the Lord to establish his holy presence in their community.
Pray they would soon accept the blessings of Christ for their families.


Scripture Prayers for the Malay, Pattani in Thailand.


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 1,573,000
Population all Countries 1,573,000
Total Countries 1
Indigenous Yes
Progress Scale 1
Unreached Yes
Frontier People Group Yes
GSEC 1  (per PeopleGroups.org)
Pioneer Workers Needed 31
PeopleID3 14343
ROP3 Code 107943
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
Map of Malay, Pattani in Thailand
Ethnolinguistic map or other map

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 (1,573,000 speakers)
Language Code mfa   Ethnologue Listing
Language Written Yes   ScriptSource Listing
Total Languages 1
Primary Language Malay, Pattani (1,573,000 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 Scripture Earth Gospel resources links Scripture Earth
Photo Source Anonymous 
Map Source Location: IMB. Imagery: GMI, ESRI, Maxar, Earthstar Geographics, ESRI User Community. Design: Joshua Project.  
Profile Source Joshua Project 
Data Sources Data is compiled from various sources. Learn more.