A Change in The Quality of Life of The Kachin Ethnic Group A Case Study of Banmai Samakki, Mueangna Sub-District, Chiang Dao District, Chiang Mai Province.

Abstract

This article has a purpose. To study the quality of life of ethnic Kachin. Ban New Samakkee, Muangna Sub-District, Chiang Dao District. The research is a qualitative research by collecting data from the survey area, observation of community living conditions, observation, interviews and group discussions.

The research found that the Kachin people have a traditional religious beliefs, cultures and traditions that have been credited in the different periods to the present. After being recognized as a tribe, living has evolved according to the order of religion, culture and tradition of the Kachin people. It changes according to their covert society which they openly express themselves.   Such as, culture, tradition, dress, language and traditional dance. However, there are some that are still not legally acceptable. As accepted by all that education leading to the better way of living. But it depends on how you study differently. Some people promote their children well educated, they have a bright future. Some do not have the opportunity for their children to study, so it is very different in their ways of understanding. But Kachin people are happy in their present life as well.