Journal of Liberal Arts, Maejo University

July-December 2023 (กรกฎาคม-ธันวาคม 2566)

Journal of Liberal Arts, Maejo University — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

Language Strategies Depicting the Representations of Depressive Disorder Patients in Thai Daily Newspapers

Noppawan Muangkaew, Cherdchai Udomphan — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this research was to study language strategies for representing depressive patients' images presented in Thai daily newspapers. Three newspaper editions—Thairath, Daily News, and Kom Chad Luek—were surveyed between January 2019 and December 2020 to gather information on 100 articles of various genres that addressed patients with depression. The research results
indicated that the language strategies used to depict images of depressed patients included: 1) the use of words or groups of words, 2) conceptual metaphors, 3) co-texts or references, 4) numbers or statistics, and 5) idioms. Additionally, the research findings revealed the existence of 10 different images of depressed patients
featured in newspapers, which could be categorized into 3 groups. Group 1 focused on the appearance and character of depressed patients, including: 1) individuals
who were non-confrontational or weak, 2) patients with atypical depression, 3) patients with depression who lacked self-control, and 4) the concept that depression can affect anyone. Group 2 centered around depressed patients in terms of treatment, consisting of: 1) patients who were successfully treated but needed to follow their doctor's orders, 2) patients who had to live with understanding
individuals, and 3) patients who managed to overcome the illness independently. Lastly, Group 3 explored the relevance of depressed patients to society, including:
1) individuals suffering from severe depressive disorder,2) those with malignant depressive disorder, and 3) patients receiving treatment from others.

Relationships between Perfectionism trait and Anxiety of Undergraduate students: The Mediating Role of Self-compassion

Araya Pontanya, Nalinya Boonthong — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The purpose of this research was to examine the relationship between perfectionism trait and anxiety among undergraduate students with self-compassion as a mediator. The participants were 402 undergraduate students obtained by convenience sampling. The research instruments consisted of Demographic questionnaire, The Revised Almost Perfect scale, A Depression Anxiety Stress scales (DASS-21), and The Self-compassion scale. The data was analyzed by hierarchical multiple regression analysis with Model 4 of the Process Macro.

The results showed that self-compassion had a partial mediating role in the relationship between perfectionism trait and anxiety of undergraduate students. The findings indicated that the influence of perfectionism trait on anxiety was mediated by self-compassion which mean that when student have self-compassion, The students with perfectionism tended to have lower anxiety. Therefore, the universities should promote activities and training programs enhance self-compassion among perfectionism students.

Conditions strengthened Art and Cultural Identity of Chinese Thai, Su-ngai Kolok

Pongtach Chitwiboon, Punya Tepsing — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research aimed to study conditions strengthened art and cultural identity of Chinese Thai in Su-ngai Kolok. Qualitative research method was used with phenomenological approach, and the data was collected through related document, observation, and in-depth interview. Key informants were 16 Chinese Thai who had lived in Su-ngai Kolok more than 10 years, 4 chairmen of Chinese association, and 10 of those who were not Chinese Thai but could provide the information related to the research, totally 30 key informants.

The result revealed 2 conditions strengthened art and cultural identity of Chinese Thai in Su-ngai Kolok, internal and external conditions. 1) Internal conditions were dignity of Chinese descend consisting of Chinese language, Chinese god belief (Mazu Goddess), and personal fondness (Chinese language). 2) External conditions were family support such as the support of learning Chinese among new generation, multicultural society such as strengthening Chinese identity amidst unrest situation and COVID-19 pandemic. Thus, the comprehension of internal and external conditions strengthened Chinese art and cultural identity did not only reveal the context of Chinese Thai in Su-ngai Kolok, but also guidelines of strengthening Chinese art and cultural identity.

Chinlone : The Relationship between Thai and Myanmar in the Sport of Discourse Analysis between Human and Society in Literature by Kamin Kamani

Uraiwans Singthong, Thanaphorn Mookham, Watanachai Monying, Puriwan Waranusast — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This article is part of a dissertation entitled "Discourse on Human Relations in the Literature of Kamin Kamani". The aim is to analyze the discourse on human relations and society that appears in Kamin Kamani's literature. There are 18 stories from 2 literatures that show that “Prince in the enemy land” and “Myanmar travels like a prince” and human-social relations in sports. The analysis is based on Michel Foucault's discourse, Louis Anthusair's ideology and Carl Gulstaf Jung's psychoanalytic concept. The results of the study show that Kamin Kamani uses "Chinlone" in traditional sport of Myanmar. It is a relationship tool of human and society to found a discourse of human and society in 3 main points namely merit, equality and friendships in Chinlone. The construction of discourse was found that Chinlone was a sign of harmonization of relationship and unity of Thailand and Myanmar and represented nationalism between the struggle of local residents and government power, unity was result of local residents and a discourse of relationship between human and society.

The Guidelines for Application of Local Context in Chinese Language Teaching for Vocational Schools in Nong Khai Province

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This qualitative research aims to study the guidelines for application of local context in Chinese language teaching for vocational schools in Nong Khai province through SWOT Analysis. The data were collected from related academic articles research paper and in dept interview data from 4 vocational school in Muang District, Nong Khai province. The finding indicated that Nong Khai province location, vocational education policies, and labor market need are the strengths (S) to drives the development of Chinese language teaching. However, the continuity of learning, textbook, and teacher still be the weaknesses (W) in the process of improving teaching quality. Job getting opportunities, creation of local context in Chinese which can be applied in practice, and increasing the language potential to support tourists are the opportunities (O) which results in creating opportunities for people in the area. Threats (T), the deficiencies of budget, lack of appropriate and effectiveness textbook and lack of local context knowledge in Chinese language are the obstacle for the vocational schools in the area to reach the goal. According to the analysis result, there are 4 suggestion in application of local context in Chinese language teaching for vocational schools in Nong Khai province 1) collaboration to create the local context knowledge in Chinese language 2) encourage school and teacher to apply the local context knowledge in teaching content and material 3) Collaboration between agencies in the area to develop and promote Chinese language teaching and learning 4) increasing Chinese language teachers local context knowledge perception to applying to the classroom.

The History of the Relationship between the Kingdom of Lanxang and Dai Viet from the Mid - Fourteenth to the Early Eighteenth Centuries

Sutida Tonlerd, Ananthana Methanont — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research article examines the history of relations between the Kingdoms of Lanxang and Đại Việt from the mid-fourteenth to the early eighteenth centuries, by studying and analyzing local sources, secondary sources and concerning Laotian and Vietnamese. The study found that in the course of four centuries, the Kingdoms of Lanxang and Đại Việt were in conflict as well as in political and economic alliances. However, after the Laotian Civil War in 1973, which led to the establishment of the socialist state, the Lao People’s Democratic Republic, the contemporary historiography of the regime primarily focused on the history of friendship and cooperation rather than the history of enmity, which served the official purpose of the regime’s collective engagement policy.

Ma Sep Nang Talisman: Communication for Cultural Transmission of Lanna Amulets

Jinnipa Maneekij — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The study aimed to explore cultural communication as a means to preserve the traditions of Lanna amulets, particularly focusing on the Ma Sep Nang talisman. Employing a qualitative research methodology grounded in the concepts of cultural production and reproduction, the researcher conducted in-depth interviews with producer groups, publisher groups, and consumer groups. Additionally, document analysis was employed to enrich the study. The research findings revealed that the Ma Sep Nang talisman was originally influenced by Burmese and Tai Yai cultures, subsequently undergoing modifications to evolve into the Lanna Yant Cloth. In the traditional era, the talisman symbolized love, charm, mercy, great popularity, and wealth, a significance that persisted into the contemporary era. However, an additional aspect emerged, focusing on attracting love. The study identified three characteristics of reproduced culture: existence, reproductive existence, and forward existence. During reproduction, the Ma Sep Nang talisman exhibited characteristics that either remained unchanged or were altered based on the creators' preferences and beliefs, leading to shifts in its intended purposes. Regarding consumption, individuals utilized the Ma Sep Nang talisman for various personal reasons, such as charm, trade, gambling, or seeking peace of mind. Consumers adapted the talisman to meet their specific needs, unrelated to its
primary effects. The dissemination of the Ma Sep Nang talisman style manifested through three distinct characteristics: the author, sellers, and collectors.

Creative Tourism Behavior in Bang Lamphu Old Town Area on Rattanakosin Island Bangkok

Khunyarin Chaijan — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research studied 1) tourism behavior and creative tourism needs of Thai tourists visiting the old town area of Rattanakosin Island, Bangkok. Quantitative survey research was done with data gathered by questionnaire from 400 samples, all Thai tourists, during field visits from September to December 2020; 2) The demand for development of the Old Town of Rattanakosin Island for creative tourism from the viewpoint of tour operators. Qualitative research gathered data from focus group discussions with private tour operators (inbound tourists).

Results: 1) for Thai tourists, the demand for creative tourism activities was at the highest level (mean 4.23), with a need for activities creating museum and community identities as creative tourism centers (mean 4.42), activities to experience community landscape beauty along the Chao Phraya River (mean 4.36), learning centers, arts and culture, traditions, rites and community life (mean 4.32), and
activities providing safe and convenient access to tourist attractions (mean 4.30); 2) From the tour operator viewpoint, tourists are interested in cultural tourism activities and Thai traditions. Creative tourism trends suit travelers interested in culture, community, and museums. The old town community should have inventive narrative focus and capacity to create a tourist interest point linked to riverside tourism, little-known old community area characteristics, noble and royal households, and unique creative activity forms serving as distinctive community sites.

Communication Behaviors of the Elderly Groups towards Purchasing Dietary Supplements

Sariyapa Kantawan, Natthapong Saipin, Maythaya Preeyanon — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

The qualitative research aimed to 1) to study the media usage behavior of the elderly and 2) to study the communication that was effected the elderly’s purchasing decision in dietary supplement products. By using data triangulation with the purposive sample consisted of the elderly, the elderly’s family and the media professionals and qualified academics. The instrument was a semi-structured interview form.

The results were found: 1) the elderly used both the old media and the new media, 2) the effected factors for the communication that were effected the elderly’s purchasing decision in dietary supplement products were the attention of the elderly to the interesting short amusing video contents, often pointed to the deterioration of the body, by using the video presenters as the same age as the elderly to cause the interesting, then they will searched for the information both from the internet and personal media, the surrounding influencers were family, doctors, specialists and friends, the action to buy the products mostly were from the family but some could access the online application by themselves and the results of consuming the products were shared to their friends via the online platform.

The Linguistic Landscape of Hua Hin Soi 57: A Study of Commercial Business Signs

Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This research article aims to study commercial business signs based on the linguistics landscape at Hua Hin Soi 57. Data were collected from 79 business signs of 58 businesses. The concept of Landry and Bourhis (1997) was employed to study the following issues: 1) types of commercial business, 2) language patterns, 3) relationships between language patterns and types of commercial business, and 4) functions of language. The findings show that there were 17 types of commercial business. Massage businesses were found the most. Language patterns appearing on commercial business signs could be divided into three types. Regarding monolingual signs, English signs were found the most. In terms of bilingual signs, English-Thai signs were found the most. As for multilingual signs, Thai – Chinese – English signs and English – Chinese – Thai signs were found in the same number. Based on the relationship between language patterns and types of commercial business, monolingual signs were mostly found in the restaurant business. Bilingual signs were commonly found in the massage business. In addition, multilingual signs were mostly found in the restaurant business. Finally, the commercial business signs had three functions of language: providing information, informing about the businesses’ names and performing symbolic function. The results indicate that at Hua Hin Soi 57, in addition to Thai, the national language, English is also prominently used to convey internationalism and facilitate foreign customers. Therefore, Hua Hin Soi 57 is a multilingual community area indicating cultural diversity.

Syntactic Interpretations of the Raised DP in Passive Voice via Pragmatic Discourse of Givenness: Perspectives from English Novels and Journals of English Applied Linguistics

Abhinan Wongkittiporn — Thu, 28 Dec 2023 00:00:00 +0700

This study examines syntactic interpretations of the raised DP in passive voice via the principle of pragmatic discourse of givenness in English novels and journals of English applied linguistics. Regarding the source of data, a total number of approximately 600,000 words which are equally divided into approximately 300,000 words for each dataset. 10 English novels and 30 research articles of journal of English applied linguistics were collected to study. These novels were selected on the criteria of the best-sellers via the website of amazon.com. Journals of English applied linguistics as indexed in the SCOPUS database are PASSA Journal, LEARN Journal and rEFLections, which contains 10 research papers for each journal. The total number of passive voice in both datasets was 55 tokens, which are made up of 21 tokens in English novels and 34 tokens in journals of English applied linguistics. The syntactic interpretations of the raised DP in passive voice follows Radford’s (2009) generative grammar. The results in English novels show that the highest percentage of the raised DP in passive voice are due to the syntactic interpretations of replacement by pronouns at 57.14 precent. This phenomenon is explained by horror aequi principle. On the other hand, the highest percentage of the raised DP in passive voice in journals of English applied linguistic is the same DP at 64.70 percent. This phenomenon is explained by the academic norm of consistency in writing research papers. It is expected that this study will be beneficial for learners of English as a Foreign Language (EFL) in order to apply the raised DP in passive voice in English novels and journals of English applied linguistics accurately and appropriately.