format_quote Originally Posted by
lavikor201
I think they just want Thai as the official language. It encourages national unity instead of seperation religious majorities in each region.
There are 6 millions Muslims in Thailand, comprises of - Malays (55%), Thais
(40%), Others (5% - includes Chinese, Indians, Cambodians, Laotians, Arabs and Vietnamese). My ancestors from my mother side have Thai ancestry, and they have been Muslims for centuries in Thailand. I'm the fourth generation live in Malaysia. But we assimilated to Malay culture and recognized by government to be Malays. I think there should be no problem for Malays to be recognized as 'Thais' in Thailand. They should be proud to be Thais. Indeed majority of them are proud to be Thais.
In my university years, most of international students are Muslim Thais. When one of them knew that I have Thai ancestry, he asked why I dont speak Thai. Then I ask him back, why dont u speak Malay? He smiled.
Conclusion
Thai rak Muang Thai
Melayu Cinta Malaysia