Ethnic Identity in U-thong District, Suphanburi Province
Article Sidebar
Main Article Content
Abstract
The objectives of this study was to: 1) explore the information about the ethnic identity of Lao Song, Lao Wiang, Lao Khrang and local Thai; 2) compare and classify identities of ethnic groups; 3) establish guidelines for preserving and inheriting the cultural identity of ethnic groups; and 4) study the needs of ethnic groups in linking ethnic identity with the development of innovative products in line with market needs. The research was conducted by interviewing and discussing with members of each ethnic group about ethnic characteristics, language, dress, food, shelter, traditions and rituals. The results showed that Lao Song distinctive identity were dress and hair style. Lao Wiang and Lao Khrang had similar distinctive identity about the dress of women wearing Teenchok Sarong. As for the local Thai, their linguistic identity was sarcastic accent. The way to preserve and inherit the cultural identity of ethnic groups was to raise awareness of the value of culture in ethnic groups. The way to preserve and inherit the cultural identity of ethnic groups was to raise awareness of the value of culture in ethnic groups. Group leaders or community leaders played a very important role. And the support from external agencies was needed. As for the ethnic needs in linking the identity of woven fabrics with the development of innovative products in line with market needs, members of ethnic groups required to develop handbag with several usefulness and presenting the ethnic identities of woven fabrics. Lao Song could design and produce but Lao Wiang, Lao Khrang and local Thai had no identities of woven fabrics so they could be threat of the development of innovative products as they required.
Article Details
References
Boonyasatit, W., Paintham, C., & Silapabanleng, T. (2017). The Historical Development of Lao Wiang People in U Thong District, Suphanburi Province. Journal of Nakhonratchasima College, 11(1). 26-38.
Burke, P. J., & Reitzes, D. C. (1991). An identity theory approach to commitment. Social Psychology Quarterly, 54(3). 239–251.
Chuenchat, P. (2007). The Literature Works of Female Authors in the Early Rattanakosin Period: A Study of Concepts Presentation Techniques, and Identity (master’s thesis). Bangkok: Kasetsart University.
Dowduen, C. (2015). Development and Design of Ladies’ Bags with Traditional Textile Patterns form Ban Pa Tang, Uthai Thani Province. Art and Architecture Journal Naresuan University, 6(1). 121-133. Retrieved from https://so01.tci-thaijo.org/index. php/ajnu/article/view/35967/29875
Feungfusakul, A. (2008). Identity. Bangkok: National Research Council of Thailand.
Fishman, A. J. (2003). Handbook of Language and Ethnic Identity: Disciplinary and Regional Perspectives. (Volume 1) (Disciplinary & Regional Perspectives) 2nd Edition. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/227537519_Handbook_of_Language _and_Ethnic_Identity
Hall, S. (1990). Cultural identity and diaspora. In P. Williams & L. Chrisman (Eds.), Colonial Discourse and Postcolonial Theory: A Reader (pp. 392-403). New York: Columbia UP.
Janpla, J., Songsuwong, W., Kijkar, P., & Wongsaming, S. (2016). Development of Thai Song Dam Woven Fabric Products to Add Value Following the Creative Economy Concept. Veridian E-Journal,Silpakorn University, 9(2), 82-98. Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/Veridian-E-Journal/article/view /61543/50706
Khunphol. S. (2015). A Study of Cultural Identity in Beliefs of Kohyor Community . Parichart Journal, 28(3). 82-103.
Kovathanakul, D. (2016). The Mekong Ethnic Groups Tourism Development, based on the Authenticity, to Support ASEAN Tourism Plan (research report). Thailand Science Research and Innovation.
Leepreecha, P. (2004). Identity of Mong Ethnic Creation and inheritance in Identity Discourse. Bangkok: OA Printing House.
McNair, L. D., Newswander, C., Boden, D. & Borrego, M. (2011). Student and faculty interdisciplinary identity in self-management teams. Journal of Engineering Education. 100(2). 374-396.
Numbang, K., & Siriwong, P. (2017). The existence of “Tinjok” weaver wisdom of Laotian lineage Thai (Lao Khrang) Ban Sa Bua Kam Amphoe Dan Chang Changwat Suphanburi. Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences Mahasarakham University, 35(6), 50-59, Retrieved from http://www.kmutt.ac.th/jif/public_html/article_detail. php?ArticleID=186784
Pongnak, I. & Disatapunahu S. (2015). The Community Identity of the Ancient Yown of U-thong, Suphanburi Province. Veridian E-journal, Silapakorn University, 8(3). Retrieved from https://he02.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/Veridian-E-Journal/article/view /43701/36134
Ramitanon, Chalatchai. (2007). Identity, culture, and change. Retrieved March 10, 2562, from http://wsc.soc.cmu.ac.th/womancenter/report_upload/0.21523100-15338271 30.pdf
Stryker, Sheldon. (2007). Identity Theory and Personality Theory: Mutual Relevance. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1111/j.1467-6494.2007.00468.x
Tancharoen, S. (2017). The Study of Potential for Community Wisdom Product Development of U-thong District in Suphanburi Province (Research Report). Bangkok: The Thailand Research Fund
Twichasri, V. (2014). Identity of Community: Concept and Management for Sustainable Tourism by Buddhist Peaceful Means of Chaingkhan Municipality, Lei Province. Journal of Arts Management, 1(2), 63-74.
Wechwongse, D. (2011). The Identity Presenting Process of Yuan Ethnicity in the Context of Tourism through a Local Museum and Riverside Market. Academic Services Journal, 22(3), 130-149.