Religion
Malaysian Siamese people adhere to Buddhism and Islam. The predominant form of Buddhism is Theravada which is centered around their place of worship called the Wat. There also exists a significant Muslim community. However, many Muslim Siamese have become assimilated into the Malay populace and no longer identify as Siamese.
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