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  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A ferris wheel on the midway at a fair in Narathiwat to celebrate 100 years of Narathiwat. The city has been a Muslim city for centuries, but when Siam (now Thailand) annexed the three southern provinces they changed the name to Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets011.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  An armed Royal Thai Marine provides security at a civil affairs project in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713022.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims wait for a food distribution event to start in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution007.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Puppets used in the "wayang" at a fair in Narathiwat to celebrate 100 years of Narathiwat. The city has been a Muslim city for centuries, but when Siam (now Thailand) annexed the three southern provinces they changed the name to Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets015.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  "Carneys" wait for people to ride their attraction at a fair in Narathiwat to celebrate 100 years of Narathiwat. The city has been a Muslim city for centuries, but when Siam (now Thailand) annexed the three southern provinces they changed the name to Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets013.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims pray before a food distribution event in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution013.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslims in Narathiwat wait in line to get rice and snacks from Royal Thai Marines during a civil affairs program in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713040.jpg
  • 27 OCTOBER 2012 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Army civil defense volunteers on duty against Muslim separatists on the street in Narathiwat, province of Narathiwat, Thailand. More than 5,000 people have been killed and over 9,000 hurt in more than 11,000 incidents, or about 3.5 a day, in Thailand's three southernmost provinces and four districts of Songkhla since the insurgent violence erupted in January 2004, according to Deep South Watch, an independent research organization that monitors violence in Thailand's deep south region that borders Malaysia.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFeatures003.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A shooting arcade game at a fair in Narathiwat to celebrate 100 years of Narathiwat. The city has been a Muslim city for centuries, but when Siam (now Thailand) annexed the three southern provinces they changed the name to Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets012.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  "Stink" beans for sale in the market in Narathiwat. They have a sharp flavor and are frequently served with shrimp.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ     Parkia speciosa (petai, bitter bean, twisted cluster bean, stinker or stink bean)
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets005.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims pray before a food distribution event in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution014.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A Thai Army officer talks to local Muslims before a food distribution in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution011.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A Thai woman Ranger (paramilitary) gives a milk tea to a Muslim child during a food distribution and outreach before Ramadan in Narathiwat. Ramadan starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution001.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslims in Narathiwat wait in line to get rice and snacks from Royal Thai Marines during a civil affairs program in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713039.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Thai Muslim girls pray during a civil affairs project sponsored by Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713032.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Thai Muslim women eat frozen snacks provided by Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713026.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslim children eat frozen snacks provided by Royal Thai Marines during a civic affairs project Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713015.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Royal Thai Marine medics talk to Muslim civilians during a free health screening in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713010.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A Thai Muslim girl with cotton candy handed out by Royal Thai Marines Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713008.jpg
  • 25 OCTOBER 2012 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A cement wall, designed to prevent damages from small motorcycle bombs used by Muslim extremists in southern Thailand, in front of a cell phone shop in Narathiwat. More than 5,000 people have been killed and over 9,000 hurt in more than 11,000 incidents, or about 3.5 a day, in Thailand's three southernmost provinces and four districts of Songkhla since the insurgent violence erupted in January 2004, according to Deep South Watch, an independent research organization that monitors violence in Thailand's deep south region that borders Malaysia.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFeatures001.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Fishing boats in port in Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A man paints a fishing boat in Narathiwat.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFishing016.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Cultural performers at a fair in Narathiwat to celebrate 100 years of Narathiwat. The city has been a Muslim city for centuries, but when Siam (now Thailand) annexed the three southern provinces they changed the name to Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets009.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: People on motorcycles in the market in Narathiwat.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets006.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A Royal Thai Marine medic gives a Thai Muslim woman medicine at a Marine wellness clinic in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713006.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Fishermen repair their nets in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFishing004.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A ferris wheel on the midway at a fair in Narathiwat to celebrate 100 years of Narathiwat. The city has been a Muslim city for centuries, but when Siam (now Thailand) annexed the three southern provinces they changed the name to Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets010.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims talk to Thai army medics during a food distribution event in Narathiwat. The food distribution happens every year before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution019.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims pray before a food distribution event in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution015.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslims in Narathiwat wait in line to get rice and snacks from Royal Thai Marines during a civil affairs program in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713041.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Maj. Gen. PHISIT SITTHISAN, commander of the Narathiwat Task Force, talks to Thai Muslim youths during a Thai Marine civil affairs program. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713034.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A Thai Muslim man prays during a civil affairs project sponsored by Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713031.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A Thai Army Ranger makes iced Thai milk tea during a civilian outreach her unit held with Thai Marines in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713012.jpg
  • 27 OCTOBER 2012 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A Thai army checkpoint on a quiet street in Narathiwat, province of Narathiwat, Thailand. More than 5,000 people have been killed and over 9,000 hurt in more than 11,000 incidents, or about 3.5 a day, in Thailand's three southernmost provinces and four districts of Songkhla since the insurgent violence erupted in January 2004, according to Deep South Watch, an independent research organization that monitors violence in Thailand's deep south region that borders Malaysia.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFeatures004.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Fishermen repair their nets in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFishing007.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Drummers perform at a "wayang" (a traditional shadow puppet show) at a fair in Narathiwat to celebrate 100 years of Narathiwat. The city has been a Muslim city for centuries, but when Siam (now Thailand) annexed the three southern provinces they changed the name to Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets014.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Market vendors work under a CCTV camera that records car license plates in Narathiwat. Thailand makes extensive use of CCTV to monitor for insurgents. There is a Muslim insurgency against the central government active in Narathiwat, Pattani and Yala. About 6,000 people have been killed in the 10 year old insurgency.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets002.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Thai Muslim women eat frozen snacks provided by Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713025.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A Thai Army Ranger makes iced Thai milk tea during a civilian outreach her unit held with Thai Marines in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713013.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Fishing boats in port in Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFishing019.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims pray before a food distribution event in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution016.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims wait for a food distribution event to start in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution010.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslims wait for a food distribution event to start in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution006.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslims wait for a food distribution event to start in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution004.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Thai Muslim school boys wait to talk to Royal Thai Marines during a civilian outreach Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713029.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslim civilians wait to receive free health screenings from Royal Thai Marine medics in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713005.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Fishermen repair their nets in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFishing011.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Fishing boats in port in Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFishing003.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslim women arrive at a food distribution event in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution008.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslims in Narathiwat wait in line to get rice and snacks from Royal Thai Marines during a civil affairs program in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713035.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Maj. Gen. PHISIT SITTHISAN, commander of the Narathiwat Task Force, talks to Thai Muslim youths during a Thai Marine civil affairs program. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713033.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslim civilians wait to receive free health screenings from Royal Thai Marine medics in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713003.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A women cooks rice over wood fired stoves near the fishing port in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Fishermen repair their nets in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai students in a pickup truck leave a food distribution in Narathiwat. The food distribution is done every year before  Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution023.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslim woment wait to talk to Thai army medics during a food distribution event in Narathiwat. The food distribution happens every year before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution020.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Community leaders (left) hand out food staples in Narathiwat. Community leaders hand out food every year before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution018.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A Thai woman Ranger (paramilitary) gives a milk tea to a Muslim child during a food distribution and outreach before Ramadan in Narathiwat. Ramadan starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution002.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Royal Thai Marine officers hand out rice and snacks to Thai Muslim civilians during a civil affairs program Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713036.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslims wait to get into a civic affairs projected by the Royal Thai Marines. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713002.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Fishermen repair their nets in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: People on motorcycles in the market in Narathiwat.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets007.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  "Stink" beans for sale in the market in Narathiwat. They have a sharp flavor and are frequently served with shrimp.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ     Parkia speciosa (petai, bitter bean, twisted cluster bean, stinker or stink bean)
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  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Shopping in the market in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Fish for sale in the market in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A Thai Muslim student drinks a cup of water in a pickup truck before leaving a food distribution in Narathiwat. The food distribution is done every year before  Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution022.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A Muslim woman picks up a milk tea from Thai Army Rangers during a food distribution before Ramadan in Narathiwat. Ramadan starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution003.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A Royal Thai Marine makes cotton candy for Muslim civilians during a civil affairs program in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713024.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   A Thai Muslim woman hold her daughter in her lap during a Thai Marine civilian outreach program in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713011.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Royal Thai Marine medics talk to Muslim civilians during a free health screening in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713009.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A Royal Thai Marine medic gives a Thai Muslim woman medicine at a Marine wellness clinic in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713007.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Fishermen repair their nets in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFishing006.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A Thai Muslim student in a pickup truck before leaving a food distribution in Narathiwat. The food distribution is done every year before  Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution024.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims wait for a food distribution event to start in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution009.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslims wait for a food distribution event to start in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution005.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  An armed Royal Thai Marine provides security at a civil affairs project in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713021.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Thai Muslim children play in a "bouncy house" set up by Royal Thai Marines Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713019.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Royal Thai Marine medics talk to Muslim civilians during a free health screening in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713004.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Fishing boats in port in Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Fishing boats in port in Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFishing002.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Fishing boats in port in Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFishing001.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Market vendors in the market in Narathiwat.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatPattaniMarkets008.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims talk to Thai army medics during a food distribution event in Narathiwat. The food distribution happens every year before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution021.jpg
  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims pray before a food distribution event in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution017.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslim civilians wait to receive free health screenings from Royal Thai Marine medics in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713042.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A Thai Muslim man prays during a civil affairs project sponsored by Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713030.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Thai Muslim children play in a "bouncy house" set up by Royal Thai Marines Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713028.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A Thai Muslim boy with a frozen treat provided by Thai Marines in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713023.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  An armed Royal Thai Marine provides security at a civil affairs project in Narathiwat. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713020.jpg
  • 26 OCTOBER 2012 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Traffic around the clock tower in downtown Narathiwat, Thailand. More than 5,000 people have been killed and over 9,000 hurt in more than 11,000 incidents, or about 3.5 a day, in Thailand's three southernmost provinces and four districts of Songkhla since the insurgent violence erupted in January 2004, according to Deep South Watch, an independent research organization that monitors violence in Thailand's deep south region that borders Malaysia.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 JUNE 2015 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: Thai Muslims pray before a food distribution event in Narathiwat. The food distribution is held before Ramadan, which starts June 18. The annual food distribution event is organized by the Southern Peace Media Club, a group of Thai journalists who work in the southern provinces of Pattani, Narathiwat and Yala. An insurgency pitting Muslim extremists against the Thai government has rocked Thailand's southern three provinces since 2001. More than 6,000 people have been killed in the sectarian violence.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFoodDistribution012.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslims wait to get into a civic affairs projected by the Royal Thai Marines. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713001.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A man paints a fishing boat in Narathiwat.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  A women cooks rice over wood fired stoves near the fishing port in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Fishermen repair their nets in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Fishermen repair their nets in Narathiwat.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    NarathiwatFishing005.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Royal Thai Marine officers hand out rice and snacks to Thai Muslim civilians during a civil affairs program Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713038.jpg
  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:  Thai Muslim children eat frozen snacks provided by Royal Thai Marines during a civic affairs project Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713014.jpg
  • 15 JUNE 2105 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND: A man paints a fishing boat in Narathiwat.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 07 JULY 2013 - NARATHIWAT, NARATHIWAT, THAILAND:   Royal Thai Marine officers hand out rice and snacks to Thai Muslim civilians during a civil affairs program Sunday. Royal Thai Marines in Narathiwat province held a special ceremony Sunday in advance of Ramadan. They presented widows, orphans and indigent people with extra rice and food as a part of the Thai government's outreach to resolve the Muslim insurgency that has wracked southern Thailand since 2004. The Holy Month of Ramadan starts on about July 9 this year. Muslims are expected to fast from dawn to dusk, engage in extra prayers, recitation of the Quran and perform extra acts of charity during Ramadan. It is the holiest month of the year for Muslims.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    Ramadan070713037.jpg
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