Academic Journal for the Humanities and Social Sciences Dhonburi Rajabhat University

The Interaction Effects of Health, Social Participation, and Demographic Data on the Happiness of Older Thai Adults

2025-02-19T09:22:40+07:00

This research aims to study the interaction effects of the relationship between health, social participation, and demographic data on the happiness of older Thai adults. This research employs a quantitative research methodology. The researchers obtained data from the 2021 Survey of the Elderly Population in Thailand conducted by the National Statistical Office (NSO). The sample of this research consists of individuals aged 60 and above, totaling 28,702 people. The research methodology utilizes the analysis of interaction effects. The result shows that 1) older Thai adults who self-assess their health as poor or very poor but participate in group activities or live with their children or grandchildren experience increased happiness; 2) older Thai women who live with their children experience higher levels of happiness than older Thai men who do not live with their children; 3) bedridden older Thai adults who live with their grandchildren experience increased levels of happiness; and 4) bedridden older Thai adults who live with their sons-in-law or daughters-in-law experience decreased levels of happiness compared to others living in different arrangements.

Desirable Fatherhood: The Relationship Between Linguistic Strategies and Ideology on theAsianparent Thailand Website

2025-02-24T15:48:12+07:00

This research article aims to study the relationship between language and the ideology of fatherhood on theAsianparent Thailand website, using Fairclough’s critical discourse analysis framework (Fairclough, 1995a). Research data were collected from all the articles published in the “Mumkhunphor” column on theAsianparent Thailand website since its creation from September 2014 to August 2022. Only contents related to fatherhood were selected, totaling 125 texts. The research findings reveal that the ideology of fatherhood presented on theAsianparent Thailand website constructs three ideas of desirable fatherhood: 1) fathers must be role models; 2) fathers play a role in raising and nurturing children; and 3) fathers must manage everything efficiently. These ideas are conveyed through six linguistic strategies, which are lexical selection, modality, intertextuality, negation, metaphor and address terms. The critical discourse analysis reveals that language is a key tool in constructing a set of ideas about what an ideal father should be. The reproduction of these ideas also reinforces the ideology of fatherhood as well as the ideology of masculinity, keeping these circulated ideologies firmly intact.

A Study of Development and Reproduction of “Hatred” in Thai Society

2025-04-18T14:24:32+07:00

The purposes of this study were to: 1) study the cause, development and reproduction of various forms of hatred that have occurred in Thai society through the changing social context of each era, and 2) study to find out solutions and ways to cope with the problems arising from the present significant increase in hatred. This research employed a historical methodology, with data collected through document analysis of both primary and secondary sources. Historical methods were used to verify the validity and reliability of the data. Although hatred manifests in many forms, this study focused on three specific dimensions: political ideology, ethnicity and race, and gender and sexuality. The research results found that differences in political ideologies have led to a series of conflicts and violent incidents. Also, the concept of “Thainess” caused ethnic prejudice. In the aspect of the belief in gender that there were only males and females, this caused prejudice towards groups of different sexualities, such as gay. However, the main obstacles in solving the problem of hatred in Thai society were the lack of knowledge and information, and dwelling on one’s own ideas. To solve these problems, the most significant step was to build reconciliation and cultivate the idea of equality as human beings who are not degraded, despised, or divided into lower classes.

The Land Allocation and The Utilization Identity of The Khamu People in Hin Tum Village, Ban Rai District, Uthai Thani Province

2025-03-25T13:04:25+07:00

The research aimed to: 1) analyze the land allocation policy by the state and its appropriateness in the context of the Khmu ethnic group, Ban Hin Tum, Ban Rai District, Uthai Thani Province, and 2) study the impact of the policy on the ethnic identity and politics of the Khmu ethnic group. This was a qualitative study. The 27 informants included 24 members of the Khmu ethnic group—representing 1.71 percent of the Khmu population in Village 3, Ban Hin Tum, and Village 7, Ban Huai Pa Pok, Ban Rai District, Uthai Thani Province—as well as 3 government officials. The Khmu participants were selected based on their possession of land within the area administered by the relevant state agency. Data collection was conducted using a structured interview form. The data were analyzed descriptively, and the validity of the findings was ensured through triangulation and the application of grounded theory, using interviews with key informants from the Khmu community. The research found that: 1) the state’s land allocation system was not suitable for the Khmu ethnic group. The land provided was insufficient, and there was a lack of support and clear communication from government authorities. While the Khmu people sought land title deeds and agricultural security, the state excluded the community from participating in decision-making processes. 2) The policy led to a loss of agency for the Khmu ethnic group in defining their identity and exercising their political rights. There was inequality in access to land and resources, resulting in poverty and the erosion of ethnic identity. Recommendations: The government should set up a joint committee of government officials and representatives of the Khmu ethnic group to determine guidelines for land allocation. Lack of title deeds is a major problem. Use data from a joint survey between the government and the community to issue title deeds, along with providing appropriate agricultural knowledge.

A School Lunch Increase Policy for Pre-School Age to Prathom Sueksa Six Students in Proportion with School Size: A Case Study of the Child Development Centers in Nakhon Chai Si District, Nakhon Pathom Province

2025-05-16T15:10:11+07:00

In this thesis, the researcher examines a school lunch increase policy for pre-school age to Prathom Sueksa Six students in proportion with school size and analyzes the administration policy as well as the problems regarding the management of the child development centers in Nakhon Chai Si district, Nakhon Pathom province as they are operated according to the policy. The qualitative research approach was employed with the focus on the public policy, incremental policy formulation, policy implementation according to organizational competency, and a management model. This resulted in the understanding of the operational problems caused by the policy according to the eight factors determining success or failure research by Supachai Yawapraphat (2014, pp 101). The research data were collected through structured interviews from a purposive sample. The findings showed that the child development centers in Nakhon Chai Si district, Nakhon Pathom province were competent in three areas: organizational structure, budgeting, and locations. However, the findings also showed that the child development centers experience failure in the following manner: 1) in regard to the policy, an efficiency problem was accounted from requests to improve the allocation rate; 2) in regard to technical feasibility or relating theory to practice, technical problems occurred while using the Thai School Lunch program; 3) in regard to resources, there was a lack of personnel who were efficient at operating the Thai School Lunch program. These issues demand policy adjustment by improving the allocation rate and appointing personnel efficient in operating Thai School Lunch program.

Problems in the Enforcement of Laws on Domestic Violence: A Study of on Promotion, Development and Protection of Family Institutions Act, B.E. 2562 (2019)

2025-06-13T13:52:17+07:00

This research article aims to examine the background, concepts, and legal principles related to domestic violence, with particular emphasis on the issue of compoundable offenses in such cases. This study analyses the provisions of the Promotion and Protection of Family Institution Act B.E. 2562 (2019) to understand the spirit of the law and identify legal challenges in its implementation. The research is conducted through doctrinal legal analysis, drawing upon textbooks, academic articles, journals, theses, and online sources in both Thai and foreign languages. The findings reveal that the current definition of "domestic violence" does not sufficiently encompass emotional abuse, financial abuse, or controlling behavior—forms of violence that exist in modern Thai society. Additionally, the definition of "family members" does not include unmarried partners and same-sex couples. It is therefore necessary to revise and expand these definitions to better reflect contemporary social context. Moreover, classifying domestic violence as a compoundable offense may undermine the spirit of the law, which is to protect victims and reduce incidents of violence. The researcher thus recommends reconsideration of the compoundable status of such offenses. Comparative legal analysis of international and foreign legal frameworks is also undertaken to propose improvements on the Thai law to ensure more effective and equitable protection for victims of domestic violence.

Decoding the Multiculturalism of Talat Phlu's Local Cuisine Through Storytelling: A Case Study on Enhancing the Grassroots Economy via Culinary Tourism

2025-07-09T09:16:58+07:00

This research article aims to 1) decode the context of local food multiculturalism, 2) analyze the patterns and strategies of local food storytelling, and 3) propose guidelines for developing local food storytellers to enhance the grassroots economy in Talat Phlu area through food tourism, using a qualitative research and participatory action research (PAR). The research results show that 1) Talat Phlu area is characterized by its multicultural culinary diversity, which can be decoded through semiotic analysis of food symbolism, cooking methods, ingredients, and historical contexts that reflect distinct ethnic identities. The decoded data was validated through participatory verification processes with community stakeholders. 2) The different formats and strategies for storytelling through important figures, organizing community activities that allow tourists to participate directly, and using digital media to communicate and publicize to attract tourists. And 3) Guidelines for developing food storytellers should focus on developing cultural knowledge, effective communication skills, using digital technology, and building networks of cooperation in the community.

River of Life: An Analysis of Music Composition

2025-07-09T11:59:10+07:00

The research titled “An Analysis of the Musical Composition ‘River of Life’” aims to examine the techniques, concepts, and compositional elements employed in the piece, focusing on musical form, melody, and harmony. The research seeks to analyze these elements and propose an approach to improvisation of the musical form of the composition based on the findings. “River of Life” is a composition written for a jazz combo combined with a string quartet. The analysis reveals that the composition follows a through-composed form, with the melody developed from guide tones, pentatonic scales, and techniques of motive development. The harmonic structure features chordal motion based on CESH as well as the use of both functional and non-functional harmony. Based on these compositional elements, the researchers propose an improvisational approach that draws on materials from the original composition such as motive development and the use of pentatonic scales. This analysis can serve as a practical guide for future compositional creativity as well as a reference for performance-based analysis and improvisation.

Archiving as Creative Practice: Revitalizing Cultural Heritage in Bangkok’s Nang Loeng

2025-05-21T15:24:36+07:00

This article analyzed the creation and development of a cultural archive for the Nang Loeng community and examined how this archive has been utilized as a resource for creative projects by the Community Lab, an organization based in the historic Nang Loeng neighborhood. Dedicated to preserving the area’s cultural heritage, the Community Lab addressed concerns related to housing insecurity and poverty by promoting community revitalization through participatory engagement between artists and residents. The article focused on the documentation of traditional Lakhon Chatri performances and a collaborative project with British artist Nicholas Karn. This collaboration was examined through the lens of archival theory, offering insights into interdisciplinary approaches to archiving and the development of contemporary artistic practices.

Exploring the Interrelationship between Literature and Social-Cultural Contexts

2025-07-05T15:11:00+07:00

Literature is intricately intertwined with social and cultural contexts, functioning both as a product of its historical milieu and as a dynamic force capable of influencing and responding to the society from which it emerges. The content, form, and thematic structures found in literary works reflect and engage with historical, political, religious, economic, and ideological dimensions of their respective eras. As such, literature transcends its conventional role as a medium of storytelling or mere reflection of reality, and instead possesses the potential to critique, adapt to, and even challenge existing structures of power and dominant ideologies. This article aimed to examine the relationship between literature and sociocultural contexts through four key analytical dimensions: 1) the interaction between literature and society/culture, 2) literature as a mirror of social realities, 3) literature as a cultural space, and 4) literature as a tool for critiquing and challenging structural power. By analyzing diverse literary texts across historical periods, this study sought to demonstrate the capacity of literature to convey hidden truths embedded within sociopolitical power structures and ideological discourses.