Dialect so-so

by IDIO Films | 2018 | 8 min

Many Thai citizens know little about the real experiences of people in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces. The region has been plagued by a simmering violent conflict since at least 2004, yet mainstream media in Thailand has often presented a simplified and even biased picture of events. To address such misrepresentation of the issue, MRG, in conjunction with IDIO Films and Fatoni Films, present two short documentaries that tell the real stories of people living in Thailand’s deep south.

‘Dialect So-So’ highlights the success of the Thai-Chinese-Buddhist minority in finding dialogue and peace with their Malay Muslim neighbours at times of continuing insurgency and conflict in the area despite their profound cultural and religious differences. With respect for diversity, human dignity and belief, these communities embody values that allowed them to build a society that peacefully and respectfully accommodates its diverse members.