While there are no official data available on the prevalence of female genital cutting (FGC) in Thailand, one may look for indications in other countries’ practising communities that are culturally and religiously similar. The prevalence of FGC in southern Thailand’s Muslim community is believed to be similar to that of the community in Kelantan, Malaysia. Kelantan has one of the highest FGC-prevalence figures in Malaysia (88.5% of women). Dawoodi Bohras in Thailand are understood to mainly reside in and around Bangkok.
Research on Dawoodi Bohra women in India has found an FGC prevalence of between 75% and 85%. In the absence of official national data, this Short Report is based on academic sources; in particular, the work of Claudia Merli (Department of Anthropology, Durham University, United Kingdom), journal articles and news stories.