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Like other regions of the country, the south has been influenced to some extent by all of the Kingdoms and eras that have passed through Thailand over the years. But because of its geographical isolation from the rest of the country, and its proximity to the east-west maritime trade routes, the south is perhaps more unique than any other area of the Kingdom.

The predominantly Muslim south has received influences from India and Ceylon, Malaysia, Java, and even Arabia. As a result, the styles of the region's arts, be they costume, sculpture or music, are quite distinctive. The south is particularly renowned for its fabulous crafts, which to this day constitute the livelihood of many of the region's people.


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