Thailand’s last nomadic hunter-gatherers, the Maniq, are demanding ownership rights to land they say has been theirs for generations. The country’s Indigenous people are moving away from forest life as they look for greater access to education and healthcare. They are also being forced to find new ways to feed themselves following the introduction of wildlife protection laws which have made hunting animals illegal. 🎥 Pitcha Dangprasith ✍️ Nathaphob Sungkate 💻 Zoé Multeau 🎵 Audio Network | AFP

🇹🇭 With only 300 Maniq people left in the world, meeting this elusive tribe was a truly extraordinary, once-in-a-lifetime experience. This unknown group, often called the last black tribe of Thailand, is rarely heard of and even harder to find. The Maniq are nomadic, moving every 7 or so days to a new campsite deep in the forests of southern Thailand. Thanks to a knowledgeable local ranger, I was able to track them down and spend time learning about their way of life. I brought along some much