France's failings a lesson for ThailandFive years on after the Bataclan massacre, France is once again facing a resurgent Islamist threat. Surely in such a climate, French Muslims must feel cornered. The failings of the French model have lessons for everyone, including Thailand. Last week, The Central Islamic Council of Thailand organised a rally to show their support for one government faction over another. Like France, Thailand must ensure that it continues to embrace disparate opinions and foster religious diversity so that new divisions do not form, a threat highlighted numerous times by the ongoing protests.

Source: Bangkok Post November 14, 2020 23:37 UTC