The Development of Oral History of Ban Khamhee, Ponsai Subdistrict, Mueang District, Mukdahan Province

Abstract

                    This article mainly discusses the development of historical of Ban Kamhee, Ponsai Subdistrict, Muang District, Mukdahan Province. Through historical perspective, this article draws upon primary and secondary sources including memoirs and documents. Interesting findings are the five stories. First, a group of Laotians from Kong Kaew Mahachai moving forcibly from the left side of the Mekhong river after Anuvong war were the ancestors of people in Ban Kamhee. Second, the history of Ban Kamhee began in 1880 A.D. Third, an abbot, Dee, and Wat Sri Mon Tha were the center of harmony. Fourth, Ban Kamhee is an example of remote area development during the threat of communism. The last story is about a movement of history exploration among in Ban Khamhee against globalization after the Cold War. Also, the movement was an attempt to explore their identity in order to respond to the Thai government’s decentralized policy.