Satul (Thailand) (AFP) – For centuries the Maniq — one of Thailand’s smallest ethnic minorities — lived as hunter-gatherers, roaming the rainforests of the Malay Peninsula, moving with the seasons in search of food. But the lures of a settled home, among them education and healthcare, mean their way of life is changing. The Maniq are now demanding ownership rights to land they say has effectively been theirs for generations, but is today protected by Thai law.
