Causes of Divorce in Yala Province, Thailand: Impacts and Suitable Solutions

Abstract

This research aims to shed light on the issue of divorce within the family framework by analysing the causes leading to divorce and clarifying its negative effects on the Muslim community in Yala Province. The study also seeks to review the solutions proposed by the Islamic Council in divorce cases, focusing on the jurisprudential and legal aspects of these solutions. The researchers developed a primary research tool using the inductive method to trace the opinions of jurists by gathering relevant information from their works. A field study was conducted involving interviews, visits, and follow-ups with the Shariah judge and members of the Islamic Council in Yala Province. Among the key findings, the researchers identified the main causes of the high divorce rate in Yala Province: negligence of the husband's obligations towards the wife, lack of fairness between wives, involvement in drug and alcohol abuse, and ignorance of proper Islamic family laws. The study emphasizes the need for cooperation between Islamic councils and all relevant parties to address family issues within the community, especially at the governmental level, to promote a peaceful society and resolve family problems in general.