The Process of Entering Thai Culture and the Adaptation of Yunnan-Chinese Workers in Rayong Province

Abstract

          This research aimed to analyze the process of the Yunnan-Chinese workers entering Thai culture and their adaptation in Rayong province. The field study was conducted by using in-depth interviews with 25 Yunnan-Chinese workers in Rayong province. The research findings revealed that the Yunnan-Chinese working in Rayong tried to enter or adapt to the Thai culture to be in comfort; their main way or action adapted to the culture was to learn Thai language. So, some people learned the Thai language for Thai culture or Thai society. They invited their friends to work together to learn Thai.  However, some lived in their inner world, not interested in learning the language and culture of Thailand.