SAIBURI LOOKER GROUP : Social Networking for Peaceful Living amidst unrest in the Southern Border Area

Abstract

                   This study explored social networking and social activities of SAIBURI LOOKER GROUP which would lead to peaceful living amidst unrest in the Southern Border Area. Data of this qualitative research were gathered through observations and interviews with three out of the four leaders based on their willingness or living in Saiburi District, Pattani Province Other informants were two new members of the group who have conducted activities with the group and have been in the physical space as well as the cyberspace of SAIBURI LOOKER Facebook fanpage; and network members of SAIBURI LOOKER GROUP of 30 person. The data were categorized, interpreted, concluded, and presented with analytical description. The study found that the social networking and social activities of SAIBURI LOOKER GROUP originated through two types of spaces: a physical space in Saiburi District, Pattani Province, and a cyberspace on a Facebook fanpage called SAIBURI LOOKER They have the same interests and goals which are to do social development work, to build identities in individuals by raising awareness of love for hometown among locals, The social networking began with organizing activities in the physical space of Saiburi District, Pattani Province, and a cyberspace on Facebook fanpage SAIBURI LOOKER through artworks and history using storytelling and photographs of the past to link mutual feelings with the prosperity of Saiburi in the past, so that they can live their lives peacefully without depress or feeling suspicious of each other.