Document Type
Conference Item
Publication Date
1-1-2007
Abstract
In undertaking my research on the classification of Thai-Kedah dialects, Umaiyah (2003) under a study leave grant from the University of Malaya, I came across Thai Buddhists who regard themselves as Malaysians, a minority group living in small communities in Kedah, Malaysia. These small communities are scattered in the state of Kedah, centred on Buddhist temples living peacefully with the predominantly majority Malay community. of interest in this paper is the community living in Naka, Kedah.
Keywords
Thai-Kedah dialects, Pattani Malays, Bangkok, Majority-minority relationship, Assimilation
Recommended Citation
Haji Umar, Umaiyah, "Language and Ethnic Relations - a case study on reverse situations: Thais a minority in Kedah, Malaysia and Malays a minority in Pathumthani, Thailand" (2007). Research Publications (2006 to 2010). 692.
https://knova.um.edu.my/research_publications_2006_2010/692
Divisions
FLL
Event Title
3rd International Malaysia-Thailand Conference on Southeast Asian Studies
Event Location
Nakhon Pathom, Thailand
Event Dates
29 November-1 December 2007
Event Type
conference
Additional Information
Conference paper