Discusses problems of conflict in Four Southern Changwat in the views of Thai government officials and of Thai-Muslims in this area. Notes factors intensifying the conflicts. Details and chronicles the big protest in Pattani in December 1975, noting causes of the protest, testimonial summary of a boy who had been in the incident, lists of demands from the Pattani people, agreements between the Government and the people, and results of he protest. Gives general information on causes of problems in Four Southern Changwat, focusing on the uniqueness of these changwat, psychological and tense conditions, vicious circle, and economic and educational problems. Gives concluding remarks on the conflict and solutions to the problems. [TAIC]