Narathiwat makes strong showing at Phuket Games 2012

Young Narathiwat athletes left behind their insurgency-torn province for a couple of weeks to demonstrate their prowess in Pencak Silat – a sport with deep cultural roots in the region.

By Samila Naranode for Khabar Southeast Asia in Phuket

June 12, 2012

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