Affinity Group: Asian Pacific Rim Peoples
Affinity Bloc: Malay Peoples
People Cluster: Malay
Language: Pattani Malay - (mfa)
Alternate Name(s): Malay Sub-Cluster, Thai Malay
Primary Religion: Islam - Sunni
Country: Thailand
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Population: 3,500,000
Global Population: 3,500,000
Progress of the Gospel: Engaged yet Unreached
Global Status of Evangelical Christianity: Less than 2% Evangelical, No Active CP Activity
Overview: The Pattani Malays of Thailand, numbering 3,500,000, are Engaged yet Unreached. They are part of the Malay people cluster within the Malay Peoples affinity bloc. This people group is only found in Thailand. Their primary language is Pattani Malay. The primary religion practiced by the Pattani Malays is Sunni Islam, the largest branch of Islam. Sunni Muslims follow the teachings of the Qur'an and consider the first four caliphs to be the rightful successors of Muhammad.
Bible Translations: Available
Jesus Film: Available
Gospel Recordings: Available
Radio Broadcast: Not Available