Islam In Thailand
Islam, while a minority faith in Thailand, is quickly growing, with recent statistics suggesting a population of anywhere from around 3.9 to 7 million Most Thai Muslims belong to the Sunni sect, although Thailand has a very diverse and developing population which includes immigrants from around the world.
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