During 12 September - 3 October 2014, the Royal Thai Consulate-General, Dubai, organized a 3 weeks cultural exchange programme for a group of 8 students from the Prince of Songkla University, Pattani Campus, with the aim to promote education and culture in a moderate Muslim society for Thai Muslim students from the Southern Provinces of Thailand.  The Thai students included Mr. Abdulloh Waesamoh, Mr. Mahmood Salaeh, Mr. Sawawee Cheputeh, Mr. Ilyas Binhayeesama-Ae, Miss Nurhayatee Baso, Miss Hiyab Benhawan, Miss Nurhuda Adae and Miss Aswanee Sa-U, participated in the short cultural exchange programme, which was conducted at the Iqra'a Arabic Language and Culture Institute.  

 

            A part from their daily cultural discussion on various topics including the architectural structures in the Muslim World, the differences in society and culture of Thailand and the UAE, etc,  the students were also encouraged to tour the city and take part in the popular cultural activities such as visiting the Burj Khalifa, Desert Safari, Bastakiya and the Gold Souk.   

 

            The 3 weeks cultural exchange programme aimed to give the Thai Muslim students from the Southern Provinces of Thailand the opportunity to experience the way of life in a multicultural and moderate Muslim society.