Talaq (Divorce) Procedure in the Provisions of Muslim Family and Inheritance Law of Patani Province, Southern Thailand

Abstract

This research discusses the implementation procedure of Muslim marriage dissolution in Patani Province of Southern Thailand, specifically execution of talaq (divorce) in Southern Thailand. In the year 1943, the Muslim Family and Inheritance Law in Thailand in force was repealed, and a newly legislated law could not take effect. Muslim law was re-adopted under a new act passed in the year 1946. This research begins from the implementation of marriage dissolution without a Shariah Court in Southern Thailand. Thus, this research examines the concept of marriage dissolution according to Shariah and analyses its implementation in Patani Province, Southern Thailand. The research methodology is analysis of Thai laws and Shariah relating to marriage dissolution.