A buddhist monk during the alms round. Soldiers go always along with them. Military forces protect buddhist monks from insurgency comprising separatist ethnic Malay Muslims.

Buddhist monk Phra Mahasuriyan Khemmajari has been living at Wat Lak Muang for the last 5 years. The temple, under the protection of the Thai military, has been turned into a military base. Military forces protect buddhist monks from insurgency - comprising separatist ethnic Malay Muslims.

A soldier guards the entrance of the military base at Wat Lak Muang. The temple, under the protection of the Thai military, has been turned into a military base. Military forces protect buddhist monks from insurgency comprising separatist ethnic Malay Muslims.

Soldiers play football at Wat Lak Muang. They play almost everyday to keep themselves fit and relax. The temple, under the protection of the Thai military, has been turned into a military base. Military forces protect buddhist monks from insurgency.

A captain checks the weapon of a soldier during their weekly training at Wat Lak Muang.

Soldiers at the military base in Wat Lak Muang. The temple, under the protection of the Thai military, has been turned into a military base. Military forces protect buddhist monks from insurgency comprising separatist ethnic Malay Muslims.

A buddhist monk escorted by soldiers during the alms round. Military forces protect buddhist monks from insurgents.

A monk receives an offering from devotees during the alms round. Military forces go along with buddhist monks to protect them from insurgents.

A buddhist monk escorted by soldiers during the alms round. Military forces protect buddhist monks from insurgents.