Authors:Kamnuan Kammanee Pages: 9 - 45 Abstract: The Pra Bhumi chants that reflect the Southern-Thai cosmological concept are influenced by the Brahmanism religion and the Shaivism tradition, which believe that Shiva as created the earth from Parvati’s or Uma Phakhawati’s substance. The concept explains metaphysical questions by supporting theistic theories that god is the absolute creator of the earth based on the belief that Shiva is the mightiest above all gods with the following characteristics: 1. he came to existence before all origins, 2. he is perfect, 3. he is eternal, and 4. he controls human ethics. The concept further describes ontological questions through a concept that the earth and all things emerged from the substance of Shiva, which is a form of grand soul, a creator, and a controller of the earth and the universe. However, his creations possess limited matters and minds. The Southern-Thai concept of how the earth was created differs from many theistic theories as it was embedded with the influences of Shivaism and Shaktism, where Parvati is honored as the grand goddess who co-founded the earth with Shiva. The findings revealed that chanting to Pra Bhumi, a ritual that is local to Southern Thailand, preserves conventional religious beliefs, although the religion itself has long faded from the region. Moreover, the concept also reflects many wisdom heritages derived from southern ancestors. The establishment of local ethics which fosters gratitude towards god’s grace of the gods (e.g., worshiping in auspicious ceremonies, Baci decorations, arrangements of oblations, and regular name-calling of the two gods, The cultivation of a resource-economizing way of life that promotes abstinence from resource wasting and eradication as all are created from the substance of Parvati, and The harmonization of human coexistence, which is portrayed by these chants, that different religious beliefs could be blended in harmony and that southern ancestors employed this wisdom to maintain peaceful coexistence PubDate: 2021-12-28 Issue No:Vol. 17, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:Orapan Jantao Pages: 47 - 86 Abstract: The purposes of this research were to 1) examine problems and conflicts in multicultural families in Republic of Korea, 2) explore the relationship between the policy of multicultural family and the family conflicts, and 3) propose guidelines on multicultural family policy formulation in solving conflicts and laying the foundation of multicultural society in Republic of Korea. The primary data obtained from the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family’s survey between 2010 and 2018, the National Statistical Office, and the Ministry of Justice as well as the secondary data through reviewed literature were analyzed. The findings were as follows. Different cultures, ways of life, and races as well as the lack of social support, and language barriers caused cultural conflicts, racism, and life difficulties which ended marriage of multicultural families in divorce. The multicultural family policy issued by the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family in 2018-2022 was compatible with the need for social and cultural adaptation in the early stages despite the following weaknesses. 1) The policy prioritized the adaptation of the aliens to the Korean cultures solely, while the sharing of knowledge and varied cultures was limited. 2) The policy were targeted only at multicultural family members rather than encouraging the community and the society to take action. 3) The foreign members of the family did not have an opportunity to participate in the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family’s projects. 4) The policy did not cover any assistance regarding divorce or separation. The suggested guidelines on multicultural family policy included 1) to encourage the interaction and cooperation between the families and the community in formulating a multicultural society, 2) to provide assistance in case of a divorce or separation, and 3) to design all-level curriculums containing multicultural society or foreign language and cultural studies content. PubDate: 2021-12-28 Issue No:Vol. 17, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:Thanidaphat Saengtong, Sirirath Bumrungkorn Pages: 87 - 107 Abstract: Apply narrative research tools as a research method that can be applied to the elderly perfectly. Intensive transcription of narratives from people who have experienced a particular subject is one of the research techniques that can create a new phenomenon for society. The use of storytelling techniques with older people through telling stories about how they have passed through each age group or other experiences can be regarded as challenging for researchers who must receive this message. It is the part in removing the endings that occur in various forms that the researcher will receive for applying the narrative technique as part of the research for the elderly. Both challenge the relationship perspective through the family tree. (Genograms/Family Tree), eco perspective through eco map (Eco map) and context perspective of identity through life history line (Time series), where the questions for researchers to reflect on the identity of the elderly. Learning the experiences of the elderly through storytelling The relationship between the elderly and the listeners and arranging the stories from listening to the elders and then arranging the information to be interesting These are challenges that the audience must practice skills to become proficient. Therefore, at the heart of this is a challenge that researchers and seniors must pass with pride as well. Ultimately, the use of storytelling techniques with the elderly can empower the elderly and researchers by the nature of the conversation. PubDate: 2021-12-29 Issue No:Vol. 17, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:Athidtaya Pokkasut, Ulit Ditrapraneet, Kwansiri Charoensup, Pimuk Suseensumpun Pages: 109 - 149 Abstract: The purposes of this research were to (1) study Labour Protection in Fisheries Act B.E. 2562 and Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188) including other relevant Laws; (2) compare Labour Protection in Fisheries Act B.E. 2562 including other relevant laws with Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188) and conduct analysis; and (3) seek suggestions for making development and amendment in law on labour protection in fishing work in order to be appropriate and fair. This study was a documentary research by using books, journal articles, theses, research reports, and related electronic media. It was found that Thailand has enacted the particular law on labour protection in fishing work: Ministerial Regulation on Labour Protection in Sea Fishing Work B.E.2557 amended by Ministerial Regulation on Labour Protection in Sea Fishing Work (NO.2) B.E.2561. After Thailand had ratified Work in Fishing Convention, 2007(No. 188), Labour Protection in Fisheries Act B.E. 2562 was enacted as the force in order to comply with the convention without repealing Ministerial Regulation on Labour Protection in Sea Fishing Work B.E.2557. Provisions which have been prescribed in Labour Protection in Sea Fishing Work B.E.2557 will not be enacted in Labour Protection in Fisheries Act B.E. 2562 repeatedly. Although law on labour protection in fishing work of Thailand has, mainly, provisions conforming with the Convention (No.188), some issues are distinct from the convention or they are not enacted in law on labour protection in fishing work particularly; however, they will be enacted in other relevant laws. It was recommended that law on labour protection in fishing work should be amended for the purpose of protection which are extensive and fair for fishing workers and conform with Work in Fishing Convention, 2007 (No. 188). In addition, Labour Protection in Sea Fishing Work B.E.2557 should be considered for repealing by incorporating into Labour Protection in Fisheries Act B.E.2562 as the only version because of avoiding confusion of concerning people in implementation. Also, the manuals which comply with laws related to the protection in fishing workers should be extensively prepared with relevant laws in order that the enforcement of law will be efficient. PubDate: 2021-12-29 Issue No:Vol. 17, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:พิเชฐ แสงทอง Pages: 151 - 187 Abstract: This article analyzed memoirs and narrative stories of the former student who studied at Prince of Songkla University (PSU), Pattani Campus. They were social and political activists during the period of pre- and post- incident 6 October 1976, The article explained the social, political, and community movements which were the context of PSU during its inception period. The findings showed that the incidents of protest about murdering a group of villagers and dumping bodies in to Saiburi river (at the Koto bridge) were the critical turning point for the student movement to learn and gradually developed knowledge, mood, feelings as well as relationships in conducting activities with friends from different institutions in both inside and outside the region, resulting in strong social and political consciousness. The learning processes could be related to mainstream discourse of the movements of students, gardeners, farmers and labors throughout the country during this period. PubDate: 2021-12-29 Issue No:Vol. 17, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:Natchapol Boonprasertkij Pages: 189 - 216 Abstract: The objective of this academic article was to survey the latest trend in science fiction research in Extrapolation and Science Fiction Studies between 2010-2019. The survey found that there were 338 research articles published in these two academic journals with the time span of the researched texts from Ancient Greek to contemporary period. Majority of researched science fiction texts were from the 19th century onward. Octavia E. Butler was the most researched author with 16 articles. Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus (1818) by Mary Shelley was the most researched text with 7 articles. Most of the researched science fictions were written in English at 79.14%, with the rest composed in 12 other languages. Book was the leading format of researched text at 84.91% followed by film, TV series, game and website. PubDate: 2021-12-29 Issue No:Vol. 17, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:Thaksin Thunkoed, aphichai phairot, Pariyagorn Chookaew, Alisa Khumkhiam Pages: 217 - 246 Abstract: Abstract The objective of the research article were to study the speech acts for flirting used in Y series: 2gether the Series. Including 13 episodes. There appeared to have 206 dialogs of flirting. The notion of speech acts of John R. Searle was used to analyze this study. It was found that, there were 4 groups of the use of speech acts for flirting sorted by frequency, including assertives, directives, commissives and expressives. The used of assertives was found the most. It can be based on the people often used assertives in daily life to notify the information, general facts, and ongoing surroundings. These make the narrative speech acts be used to show the speech acts of flirting and to show perlocutionary acts from flirting between the actors in Y series: 2gether the Series the most. PubDate: 2021-12-29 Issue No:Vol. 17, No. 2 (2021)
Authors:Zhefu MuRong, Jitladawan Srisunthornthai Pages: 247 - 275 Abstract: This research paper aimed to analyze the word choice on the online shopping platform focusing on Shopee Thailand. The data was collected from product descriptions under the pictures for 10 product categories, which were the Top 10 highest sales from the topic “Best Sellers of the Week” from February 23, 2021 to March 1, 2021. Each category contained approximately 19-30 items, a total of 282 items. The result revealed that there were 10 types of vocabulary that were chosen on the Shopee online selling platform, sorted from the most to the least as follows: 1) Vocabulary indicating product characteristics (43.4%) 2) Vocabulary indicating product delivery (16.3%) 3) Vocabulary indicating product qualification (13.4%) 4) Vocabulary indicating product prices (12.4%) 5) Vocabulary indicating product qualities (4.9%) 6) Vocabulary indicating product sales promotions (4.7%) 7) Vocabulary indicating product ingredients (2.3%) 8) Vocabulary that indicating properties (1.6%), 9) Vocabulary indicating product sales (0.5%) and 10) Vocabulary indicating product manufacturers (0.5%). It was also found that the top three vocabulary categories that were popularly used on the online shopping platform "Shopee" were vocabulary that indicating characteristics, vocabulary indicating product delivery, and vocabulary indicating product price. PubDate: 2021-12-29 Issue No:Vol. 17, No. 2 (2021)