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Exploring Zakat Practices in Thailand: The Case of Baan Kota in Satun Province

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Tawat Noipom Aris Hassama and Mahmood Hayeemad
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Ph.D. (Islamic Banking and Finance), Lecturer, College of Islamic Studies, Prince of Songkla
University, Pattani Campus

2 M.Econ. (Economics), Lecturer, College of Islamic Studies, Prince of Songkla University,

Pattani Campus

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DBA. (Business Administration), Lecturer, College of Islamic Studies, Prince of Songkla
University, Pattani Campus

* Corresponding author, E-mail: tawat.n@psu.ac.th

Abstract

Zakat institution has played an important role in social security and development in Muslim

communities in the past and continued until now. In Thailand, Zakat is practiced in Muslim

communities across the country. However, few studies have documented this practice and little
efforts have been done to establish a more systematic Zakat institution or system. This study will

explore and document the model of Zakat institution practiced in a village in Satun province in
the southern part of the country. Focus group was used to collect data from Imam, mosque

committee and other key informants. The results show that a large part of Zakat collection is

done by the mosque Zakat committee. However, some villagers pay Zakat directly to whom they
feel in need. Zakat amount collected by the mosque Zakat committee is often small while other

has gone undocumented. Zakat distribution is done once a year and the amount is often small.
Awareness on Zakat and reluctance to pay is cited as an important issue for Zakat management

in the village. It is recommended that various communication and marketing mechanisms

especially social media and radio can be used to create awareness among the people. The
provincial Islamic councils and the Central Islamic Council of Thailand should actively involve

in Zakat management process. The findings in this study should pave the way for a better Zakat