| ID | 096570 |
| Title Proper | Appropriating a space for violence |
| Other Title Information | state Buddhism in southern Thailand |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Jerryson, Michael |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | In southern Thailand, monasteries once served as focal points for different communal identities to negotiate shared space and, with it, shared identities. However, since martial law was declared in 2004, Muslims in southern Thailand do not frequent monasteries. Instead, soldiers and police occupy monastery buildings and protect the perimeters from attacks. In addition, there are now military monks, soldiers who are simultaneously ordained monks, who work to protect the monasteries. This article argues that the Thai State's militarisation of monasteries and the role of Buddhist monks fuel a religious dimension to the ongoing civil war in southern Thailand. |
| `In' analytical Note | Journal of South East Asian Studies Vol. 40, No. 1; Feb 2009: p.33-57 |
| Journal Source | Journal of South East Asian Studies Vol. 40, No. 1; Feb 2009: p.33-57 |
| Key Words | Violence ; Space ; Buddhism ; Southern Thailand ; Communal Identities ; Military Monks ; Militarisation |