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PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
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PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
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PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
- A Study of the Pattern on the Scripture Cabinets from the Late Ayutthaya
Period to King Rama II's Reign in the Santiwan Library
Authors: Kanyanat Weerachepsuk
Pages: 9 - 36
Abstract: Santiwan Library is situated in the monastery area of Wat Phra Chetuphon Wimon Mangkhalaram. This place serves as an educational place for monks and novices to study the Abhidhamma Pitaka, and as a storage of books, textbooks, old Tripitaka on ancient palm leaves, and for storing many scripture cabinets from various periods. However, previously there was no study to identify each scripture cabinet period. Thus, this study aims to identify their period through the study of decorative patterns. This study uses 4 sample cabinets from the late Ayutthaya period to the early Rattanakosin period, in the reign of King Phra Phuttha Lertlah Naphalai, which is Nameless Cabinet No.2, Santiwan Cabinet No.13, Santiwan Cabinet No.18, Santiwan Cabinet No.29
The results determined the periods as follows: Nameless Cabinet No.2 is from the late Ayutthaya period, indicated by its delicate and lively scenery pattern. Santiwan Cabinet No.13 is dated between the late Ayutthaya period and Thonburee period, as indicated by its soft and waving Kranok drawing and its raised Upper Kab and Lower Kab patterns, which was developed from the Kab Pai pattern. For Santiwan Cabinet No.18, it is from King Rama I's reign, evidenced by its slim, coiled vine, and slim Kranok Plaew, plus the enlarged spacing between patterns. Lastly, Santiwan Cabinet No.29 is from King Rama II's reign, indicated by a somewhat plumper Kranok Plaew, strong drawing lines, and visibly orderly pattern. It is the last period that still retains some of the late Ayutthaya drawing methods.
PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
- Glass Beads from Archaeological Sites: Trade Relations between Southern
and Foreign Countries Prior to the 14th Century A.D.
Authors: Naphakkhamon Thongfuea
Pages: 37 - 62
Abstract: Ancient glass beads are considered to be important archaeological artifacts. Glass beads have been found in quantity from surveys and excavations at several archaeological sites in Thailand. This article aims to study the physical characteristics and chemical properties of glass beads found in some archaeological sites of southern Thailand and dated to the 14th century A.D. or earlier. Samples of them were sent for analysis using the Wavelength Dispersive X-ray Fluorescence Spectrometer (WD-XRF). Hypothetically, glass beads are regarded as indicators of trade relations between people of southern Thailand and other regions. The results reveal that physical characteristics and chemical components of glass beads found in the sites of southern Thailand closely resemble those of India, China, and the Middle East. Furthermore, the same type of glass beads have been found at various archaeological sites in Southeast Asia. This indicates trade and cultural contact between people of southern Thailand and those of Southeast Asian and overseas communities of the East and the West during the first centuries BCE to the 13th century A.D.
PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
- The Artistics Works inside Phra Maha Monthien and Their Relation with the
Ancient Traditional Concept of Cosmology and the Royal Monarch
Authors: Dr. Patsaweesiri Preamkulanan
Pages: 63 - 88
Abstract: This article aims to study the significance of Phra Maha Monthien Buildings that were built according to the ancient traditional concept of cosmology and the royal monarch. This relation is portrayed through various features, namely the name and the height of each building, the mural themes chosen for each room, the throne, and the installation of deities onto various positions. All of the aforementioned represent the concepts that support the sacredness of the royal monarch to be more prominent, consolidating the ceremonies held inside the buildings for the kings, including the coronation ceremony.
PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
- Wat Ban Nong Samet Inscription (K.1588): A New King Mahendravarma
Inscription Found at Non Din Daeng District, Buriram Province
Authors: Dr. Songtham Pansakun, Dr. Chatpisit Pachanee, Porpon Suksai
Pages: 89 - 110
Abstract: Wat Ban Nong Samet inscription (K.1588) was recently discovered within Wat Nong Sametwanaram. Non Din Daeng District, Buriram Province. The inscription was recorded in the Sanskrit language and in Pallava script. The texts of the inscription show Shaivism of Brahmanism because it mentions the creation of Linga by the Prince Citrasena from parental order. Prince Citrasena, later became King Mahendravarman, King of the Ancient Khmer empire in the seventh century.
PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
- Architectural Changes of the Tripitaka Hall in the Sangkhawat Area in the
Reign of King Rama III
Authors: Dr. Somchok Sinnugool
Pages: 111 - 130
Abstract: The Tripitaka Hall is an architectural work that is more structured and unique than any building in the Sangkhawat area. It reflects the usage and concept of meaning that is enshrined in Phra Dhamma Chedi. An important pattern inherited from the late Ayutthaya period and still appearing in the early Rattanakosin period is a raised wooden house built on a pillar in the middle of a pond. It consists of a layout with a balcony surrounding it, and there are special decorations showing the house is of high status. The purpose of this article is to understand the changes that occurred in the art style and architecture of the Tripitaka Hall during the reign of King Rama Nang Klao and also the causes of these changes. A major change in the architecture of Hor Trai occurred during the reign of King Rama III. The major change is to change materials and structures from wooden houses to brick-and-mortar construction, and this coincides with the demolition and transformation of all the cloisters in the Sangkhawat area as the King wished to have the various temples restored. The main feature of the Hor Tri that remains is that it is raised on pillars or a high base, and includes a layout with a surrounding balcony as well as exquisite decorations that represent status. What has changed besides the materials and structures that make up the building are elements in the layout and location that are no longer located in the middle of the pond, and a shift from stand-alone buildings to locating them as part of a group in the Sangkhawat area with the introduction of the concept of area planning for buildings in the form of wooden dwellings (such as having a terrace or patio which is an open area connecting between houses). There is a fence and a draw wall connected to other buildings to create an enclosed area within the village, which is an important characteristic of the site layout that can be found by most of the Tri-Machinery towers in this group.
PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
- Contemplation and Fictionality: Literary Techniques Trend in Modern Thai
Travel Writings
Authors: Dhidhaj Sumedhsvasti
Pages: 131 - 164
Abstract: This article aims to study the trend of literary techniques in modern Thai travel writings through the analysis of selected texts, namely Nirat Dib (Crude Journey) by Rong Wongsawan, Himalaya Mai Mi Jing (No Himalayas Exist) by Roundfinger and Letters to Great, Great Grandfather by Sirikitiya Jensen. The findings reveal that modern Thai travel writings do not aim to accurately depict what is witnessed or encountered during journeys. Instead, they aim to express reflections on things related to travel experience and make use of narrative techniques to construct texts that possess the quality of fictionality. These two characteristics are significant trends of literary techniques in modern Thai travel writings which distinguish them from the traditional ones of which realistic narrations are prevalent. Not only that, both characteristics tend to be irreplaceable by modern media where “pictures” are mainly used for storytelling.
PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
- Guideline for Developing French and German Learning Applications for Thai
Learners
Authors: Dr. Sunporn Eiammongkhonsakun, Worapong Charoengongit
Pages: 165 - 190
Abstract: One of the online learning materials that many learners can easily access and use are applications that can be used on mobile devices such as smart phones. It is therefore crucially important to develop mobile applications that could motivate learners to engage with lessons. The researchers have set the objectives of this study as follows: 1) to present and discuss Thai French and German language-learners’ expectations towards features and content of French and German learning applications and 2) to propose a guideline for developing French and German learning applications which fit with Thai learners. The researchers collected the answers focusing on attitudes toward French and German language learning by using applications, their features and content, and exercises from 1,390 participants. The results show that participants exhibited positive attitudes toward French and German learning applications. The desired characteristics of applications suggested by French and German learners were in the same direction, namely complete content, interesting features, great useability, and a reasonable fee.
PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
- Trade Relations between Patani and Japan during the Sixteenth-Eighteenth
Centuries: Studying Through Ceramics
Authors: Dr. Wanwisa Dharmananda
Pages: 191 - 224
Abstract: Since international commerce in Southeast Asia started in the late fifteenth century, the expansion of trade had led to the development of many ports in the Malay Peninsula and the archipelago. Patani was a port that occurred during this period. Its significance as an entrepot was based on the fact that it had all the products the market required. International traders came to this hub to conduct their business here, and one of the main trading partners for Patani was Japan. Many records make it clear that these two countries had a commercial relationship. However, we see further evidence in archaeological artifacts, especially the various types of ceramics indicating this relationship. The objective of this paper is to analyze this archaeological evidence along with historic documents to establish the timeline of trade relations between Patani and Japan during the 16-18th centuries. The results of the study have shown that Chinese merchants brought Japanese wares to Patani from the middle of the 17th century to the early 18th century and Chinese residents of Patani were the primary buyers of Japanese wares.
PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
- Image-building Strategies of Kings: A Case Study of the Chronicle of
Ayutthaya Published by Dan Beach Bradley in the Part of the Reign of King
Naresuan
Authors: Dr. Kanchana Withchayapakorn, Ath Ditisood
Pages: 225 - 250
Abstract: The purpose of this research was to study strategies for building the public images of Kings in the part of “The Reign of King Naresuan” in the Ayutthaya Chronicle, the Dan Beach Bradley version. The results revealed the use of simile, metonym, hyperbole, rhetorical questions, metaphor, allusion, meiosis and apostrophe which were presented in five aspects of the King as stated below: an image of a righteous king, an image of a war expert, an image of a powerful leader, an image of a brave king, and an image of a righteous dependable king. These aspects want to convince the readers of the historical greatness of the country.
PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
- “Facing Our Futures: How foresight, futures design and strategy creates
prosperity and growth”
เมื่อนักอนาคตศาสตร์
“หักมุม”
ให้หันกลับมาทบทวน
“ภูมิปัญญาของชนเผ่าพื้นเมือง”
(indigenous knowledge)
Authors: Dr. Ekarin Phungpracha
Pages: 251 - 260
PubDate: 2023-06-29
Issue No: Vol. 22, No. 1 (2023)
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