This research aims to study the results of reading picture Tales created by Thai Buddhist and Muslim youth in the three southern border provinces to promote attitudes towards cultural diversity. The study employs qualitative research methods and collects data from volunteer youth, comprising Thai Buddhist students and Muslim students from high schools in the southern border provinces. The data collection methods include observation and in-depth interviews.. The study found that Thai Buddhist and Muslim youth developed attitudes after reading picture Tales aimed at cultural diversity in four aspects as follows:
(1) The picture Tales helped reduce feelings of conflict arising from cultural differences and fostered a better understanding of each other’s cultural norms. (2) The youth enhanced a positive awareness of living together in the southern border areas, promoting unity among people of different cultures. (3) The youth developed greater acceptance of the practices of people from different cultures and appreciated the value of each culture. (4) The picture Tales contributed to peace-building in the southern border areas by creatively depicting cultural exchange. Both Thai Buddhist and Muslim youth recognized cultural diversity as a positive aspect that should be preserved for the future.

Authors:
Busakorn Komoltree, Prince of Songkla Universit, Thailand
Panya Tepsing, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand
Kasetchai Laeheem, Prince of Songkla University, Thailand

About the Presenter(s)
Dr.Busakorn Komontree is an instructor and committee of Applied Thai Language Program Department of Society, Culture, and Human Development Faculty of Liberal Arts, Prince of Songkla University, Hat Yai, Songkhla 90110, Thailand

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