FOYER: The Journal of Humanities, Social Sciences, and Education

Lookkaew Chotiros

2025-05-30T15:53:17+07:00

This article examines the narrative “We Screwed on the Day of the Coup” from the book “Black Cherry: A Drug Called Longing” through by a writer under the pen name of Lukkaew Chotiros as erotic literature through the lens of ecriture féminine, exploring how women's sexual writing in the context of BDSM can serve as a critique of democracy. The study found that both women's sexual expression and BDSM practices remain taboo—even within democratic spaces—due to the underlying power structures embedded in democracy, which are phallocentric. At the same time, BDSM represents a simulation of power play, wherein the power dynamic is distributed equally—even to those in submissive roles. This dynamic stands in contrast to democratic systems, where women’s voices and gender-nonconforming voices are often marginalized. Thus, women's sexual writing in BDSM narratives becomes a powerful critique of the unequal distribution of power within democracy.

Synthesis of Graduate-Level Research on Thai Language Teaching Using Linguistic Theories Between 1975 and 2024

2025-05-01T09:11:48+07:00

This article aims to synthesize graduate-level research on Thai language teaching using linguistic theories in the Thai Thesis Database -TDC – ThaiLIS between 1975 and 2024. The data studied includes 21 graduate-level research works from the years 1975 to -2024. The research procedure was as follows: 1) surveying and collecting research data, 2) recording the data in a table, 3) determining the points for analysis, including general information of the research, research problems, objectives, innovations used in the research, research instruments, and statistics used in the research, 4) analyzing the data by summarizing separately by topic and calculating basic statistics, such as frequency and percentage, and 5) analyzing trends and directions of research in Thai language teaching using linguistics. The research findings showed that the research in Thai language teaching that applied linguistic theories used them for 1) solving problems in reading and spelling, and 2) solving problems in Thai pronunciation among elementary school students, foreign students learning Thai as a second language, and group students. It was found that the graduate-level research most commonly came from Chiang Mai University; there were a total of 5 works, accounting for 21.81 percent of the analyzed studies. The most common problem found in the research was from the learners themselves, totaling 8 issues, accounting for 88.88 percent were problems originating from the learner. The most common objective found in the research was an aim to study the effects of independent variables and characteristics of the Thai language, totaling 22 instances, accounting for 42.31 percent. The most used innovation in the research was activity sets, found in 2 works, accounting for 28.57 percent. There were 12 types of research tools used, with the most common being ability assessment tools, found in 6 works, accounting for 31.58 percent. There were a total of 13 types of statistical methods used in the research, with the most common being standard deviation and mean, used in 7 works, accounting for 22.58 percent. The trend found in the research was that there is currently a low number of research studies in Thai language teaching that apply linguistic theories, due to the complexity of linguistic content. Teachers only apply some linguistic knowledge in teaching and are unable to fully understand the whole body of linguistic knowledge. Therefore, most research focused on reading and writing issues, mostly at the elementary level. As for research involving the application of linguistic theories, it was found that the theories were used to analyze textbooks and determine the causes of pronunciation problems, and were applied to analyze the pronunciation of ethnic group students and students learning Thai as a second language, and to analyze communication in the Thai language.

A Corpus-Based Study of Chinese EFL Learners’ Use of Relative Clauses in English Writing

2025-07-29T09:21:58+07:00

This study investigates the use of English Relative Clauses (RCs) in the writing of Chinese EFL learners across four proficiency levels (A2, B1-1, B1-2, B2+), focusing on frequency, accuracy, and error types. Based on a corpus of learner essays, results showed an average of 4.647 RCs per 500 words and an overall accuracy rate of 87.16%. Despite this high accuracy, error analysis revealed four main categories: head-noun-related, relativizer-related, gap-related, and sentence-structure-related errors. The most frequent subtype, subject-verb disagreement, often disrupted sentence cohesion. A one-way ANOVA found no significant differences in RC use or error rates across levels, suggesting a developmental plateau. Persistent errors, especially in subject-verb agreement, may stem from L1 transfer, rule overgeneralization, and fossilization. These findings point to the need for targeted instruction to address fossilized patterns. Key recommendations include explicit teaching of RC structures, focused error correction, and practice emphasizing subject-verb agreement and sentence structure. Such interventions may enhance the accuracy and complexity of learners’ RC usage.

Word-Order Errors in Thai Sentences Produced by the Hosts of the YouTube Channel 컬렌 Cullen HateBerry

2025-09-05T09:02:11+07:00

This study investigates word-order errors in Thai sentences produced by the hosts of the YouTube channel 컬렌 Cullen HateBerry. Data were collected from the ten most-viewed video clips on the channel. The analysis identified errors at two levels. At the phrase level, errors were found in the ordering of modifiers. The most frequent errors involved the placement of adverbs, followed by errors in the ordering of adjectives. The least frequent errors occurred in possessive phrases. At the sentence level, errors were observed in the ordering of verbs and objects. These patterns indicate the influence of the hosts’ native language, Korean.

Deity Phenomena in Thai Buddhist Culture

2025-09-29T07:55:50+07:00

This study explores the presence of deity sculptures within Buddhist temples that have become popular destinations for pilgrimage tourism. It further analysis the social phenomena associated with contemporary worship practices of sacred sculptures in Thai society. The research employs fieldwork methodology conducted across ten temples in four provinces in Central Thailand. These temples, though originally small and relatively unknown, have gained widespread recognition and popularity following the installation of deity sculptures. All selected sites are accessible within a one-day round trip from Bangkok, which facilitated practical field study. This research applied pilgrimage framework Turner, V. and Turner, E. (1978) and Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs (1943) framework. Furthermore, this study focuses on three key points: (1) the formation of sacred deity definitions in Thai society, (2) the dynamics of sacred deities in modern Thai Buddhist temples, and (3) modern pilgrimage presentation strategies. By combining Buddhist beliefs and attracting the general public to visit Buddhist temples, small temples can still exist as centers of faith, tradition, culture, and Buddhist learning and trading sites for Thai people.

Neuroconstructivism in Thai Education

2025-06-17T11:38:11+07:00

Neuroconstructivism presents an integrative perspective on education, viewing learning as a dynamic, context-sensitive process shaped by the ongoing interaction of genetic, neural, cognitive, social, and cultural influences. Drawing on both global research and the lived realities of teaching in Thailand, this article explores how neuroconstructivist ideas can guide curriculum design, instructional strategies, assessment, and policy. The discussion highlights the complexity of real classrooms, where each child’s developmental pathway is woven from community, language, tradition, and personal experience as much as from formal instruction. While recent advances in neuroscience and educational research underscore the value of personalized, multimodal, and context-responsive environments, putting these ideals into practice remains challenging. Persistent neuromyths and structural disparities in resources and opportunities continue to complicate the translation of scientific insight into classroom realities particularly in diverse and resource constrained settings. This review addresses two underarticulated gaps: (1) the lack of an integrated synthesis in the Southeast Asian context and (2) the limited translation of neuroconstructivism theory into curriculum and classroom practice in Thailand’s early childhood and primary education.

The Psychology of Transgressive Brand Behaviour on Social Media

2025-06-23T10:30:41+07:00

This article analyzes the transgressive marketing strategies of Wendy's and Ryanair on social media, aiming to provide actionable considerations for Ryanair. The study employed a descriptive analysis of Twitter content, examining 119 tweets from Wendy's and 115 from Ryanair, categorizing transgressive messages as humorous or hard-edged. Findings indicate Wendy’s successfully uses witty, balanced humor for brand building and engagement, while Ryanair's provocative approach, though attention-grabbing, risks alienating older customers and conflicting with its core values due to its higher incidence of hard-edged communication. The study suggests Ryanair should re-emphasize core values, refine its humor to be more positive, and integrate user-generated content to humanize its brand.

Panan Chom and Pluk Fee

2025-09-01T09:17:33+07:00

Kru Liam, also known as Luang Wilatpariwat, was a pioneering author in the field of early literary pornography in Thailand. His works are difficult to find and difficult to access, resulting in limited dissemination of information about them. This article is an academic article presenting information from Kru Liam’s literary pornographic works, Panan Chom (Gambling & Admiration) and Pluk Fee (Inoculation), based on their first editions. Panan Chom and Pluk Fee are literary pornographic translations by Kru Liam, adapted from foreign literary pornography. Panan Chom serves as a sequel to Klom Khan (the most well-known work of literary pornography by Kru Liam) and can be read either sequentially or independently. The text is divided into four chapters: Chapter 1, “Kan Panan Prieap Tua” (Gambling Compared to Oneself); Chapter 2, “Men Den Het (Hua Phrommachari)” (Maidenhead[Hymen]); Chapter 3, “U Bai Chotmai Luang” (The Stratagem of the Deceptive Letter); and Chapter 4, “Ya Tha Pa Phong” (The Ointment That Causes Swelling). It has been found that the compiled editions of Klom Khan and Panan Chom published during the 1940s–1950s contain discrepancies when compared to the original versions. In addition, a newly discovered short work of literary pornography by Kru Liam, titled Pluk Fee, has also come to light. This new information makes a significant contribution to filling the knowledge gap regarding early literary pornography in Thailand.