Photography by Richard Humphries
Text by Gerry McDermott
Thailand’s Insurgency express runs from the city of Hat Yai to the border town of Sungai Kolok. The journey takes seven hours. It passes through lush green rice fields, pristine jungle, and rattles and wind’s it’s way along the low lands of the Titiwanggsa mountain range. It also passes right through the conflict zone of the Thai deep south. Security is heavy on board the train. Despite this the train is always full with colourful locals.
I must give massive gratitude to the following people. Madaree Tohlala, Najib Ibn Ahmad, Bree Jehloh, Dr Chis Joll, Hadi Wijaya, and Sabri Musordi. Thanks for bringing me into your lives, sharing your families, your floors, and your food. For showing me how to see the deep south when I was only looking.
This article was published in The Diplomat Magazine on 23/05/2023
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