Journal of Lanna Societies

Building Representation of Northern Lords in Northern Region National Museums: Hegemony and Contemporary Memory

Nathakit Sargargamjit — 2026-06-04

This qualitative research studies the process of building the representation of northern lords (Chao Mueang Nuea) in exhibition areas of northern region national museums as well as the negotiation and diminishing aspect of related history in gallery content. Data are collected through documentary study and field surveys, with non-participant observation, at three institutions: Chiang Mai, Hariphunchai, and Nan National Museums. Data are analyzed using Antonio Gramsci’s conceptual framework of cultural hegemony and Stuart Hall's theory of representation.

Results:

Northern region national museums function as state cultural mechanisms by reproducing national ideology in building northern lord representations with traits of loyal allies and culturally venerable persons. Underscoring a good rapport with the Siamese court and support of Buddhism legitimizes centralized power and the evolving modern nation state.
This display muted the historical feature of local politics, especially power negotiation dynamics, Thesaphiban administrative reform conflicts, and response to loss of original status. Thus, northern lords declined in status from political players to cultural symbols beholden to the central power structure.

Promoting the Well-being of the Elderly Through Local Wisdom in Thung Kwao Subdistrict, Mueang Phrae District, Phrae Province

Thada Chalernkusol — 2026-06-04

This qualitative study aimed to 1. explore the current conditions, problems, causes, and needs related to elderly health care, 2. study the promotion of elderly well-being through the integration of academic principles and local wisdom, and 3. propose a process for promoting elderly well-being through local wisdom in Thung Kwao subdistrict, Mueang Phrae district, Phrae province. The data were gathered from 18 key informants and 10 focus group participants using a structured in-depth interview form. The collected data were analyzed using descriptive analysis to address the research objectives.

The research Finding

Problem conditions, causes, and requirements for health care for the elderly related to chronic diseases that have accumulated since working age, such as diabetes, hypertension, hearing and vision issues that cause a lack of confidence in communication, economic problems and financial burdens; social and psychological issues, such as loneliness and a lack of social participation because their children work in other areas, infrastructure and technological issues; and the fact that long-term care service systems are still not widely available.

Promoting the health of the elderly based on academic principles integrated with local wisdom, consisting of the dimensions shown below: physical size, encouraging physical activities to improve strength and lower the risk of chronic illnesses, such as walking, gardening, or group exercise. Mental and emotional aspects, include adjusting to bodily changes, retiring, losing loved ones, and playing fewer social duties. Social dimension: Elderly people who are respected, play a part in sharing local knowledge or volunteering, believe their lives are important, and have better mental health. Intellectual and cultural dimension: Elderly people want to be accepted and have a purposeful outlook on life. It makes them feel proud to be able to share their experiences. Elderly-friendly environments include secure residences with green areas and a social climate that is encouraging to senior citizens.
The process of promoting health among the elderly using local wisdom, a method of developing health-promoting activities with a focus on participatory development that is in line with community realities and cultural origins. It operates as a cycle of collaborative learning, starting with 1) Collaborative evaluation, which makes it possible for all parties to comprehend the actual circumstances of the elderly, including their physical and mental health as well as current local knowledge. 2) The creation of a community working team that will act as a focal point for organizing resources and ideas. 3) Creating wisdom-based activities that complement other activities while taking into account the lifestyle and preferences of the elderly. 4) Enhancing the home environment to make it safer and more mobile. 5) Training and knowledge transfer to improve the ability of senior citizens and caregivers by offering integrated information that combines scientific principles with local wisdom. 6) Monitoring, assessment, and scaling up to spread results more widely and reflect changes that take place.

The Effects of Management Capability and Marketing Communication on the Economic Strength of Ornamental Plant Farmers in Huai Kaeo Subdistrict, Mae On District, Chiang Mai Province

Vipada Yanasan — 2026-06-04

This study aimed to 1) examine the level of management capability and marketing communication of ornamental plant farmers in Huai Kaeo Subdistrict, Mae On District, Chiang Mai Province, 2) analyze the relationships among management capability, marketing communication, and the economic strength of farmers and 3) investigate the influence of management capability and marketing communication on farmers’ economic strength. The research employed a quantitative approach with a sample of 124 respondents. Data were collected using a five-point Likert scale questionnaire and analyzed through descriptive statistics, Pearson’s correlation coefficient, and multiple regression analysis.

The findings revealed that:

Overall management capability was at a high level. Adaptability and problem-solving ability had the highest mean score, whereas cost and financial management were at a moderate level. Overall marketing communication was also at a high level, with social media usage receiving the highest mean score, followed by in-store/offline communication and community-based public relations. These results indicate that farmers demonstrate relatively strong management and marketing readiness; however, improvements in cost management and sales promotion strategies are still needed.
Management capability was positively correlated with economic strength at the .01 level of statistical significance (r = .64). Marketing communication was also positively correlated with economic strength at the .01 level (r = .72). In addition, management capability showed a positive relationship with marketing communication (r = .58), significant at the .01 level. These findings suggest that enhancing internal capabilities alongside effective marketing strategies plays a crucial role in strengthening farmers’ economic stability and competitiveness.
The regression model explained 58.10 percent of the variance in economic strength (R² = .581), with statistical significance at the .001 level. Marketing communication exerted the strongest influence (β = .520), followed by management capability (β = .290). Both variables had significant positive effects on economic strength. It can be concluded that integrating the development of management capability with the enhancement of marketing communication serves as a key mechanism for sustainably strengthening farmers’ economic resilience.

The Development of a Curriculum to Enhance Analytical Thinking Using Brain-Based Learning Approach Combined with Educational Games for Early Childhood Children

Phimaporn Wongkhueankaew — 2026-06-04

The objectives of this research are 1) develop and validate the quality of a curriculum designed to enhance analytical thinking through Brain-Based Learning (BBL) integrated with educational games for early childhood children, and 2) evaluate the effectiveness of the implemented curriculum. This study employed a Pre-Experimental Design. The sample consisted of 12 early childhood children, aged 4–6 years, enrolled in Kindergarten levels 2 and 3 during the first semester of Academic year 2025 at Bankhorwittaya School, selected through cluster random sampling. The research instruments included: 1) the curriculum, 2) supplementary curriculum documents,
and 3) a 12-item analytical thinking behavior observation form assessing four domains: classification, discrimination, comparison, and relationship identification. Data were analyzed using mean, standard deviation, and t-test for dependent samples.

The research Findings

The evaluation of the curriculum development and quality validation, which encompassed seven components-namely, background and significance, principles, objectives, content structure, learning activities, media and learning resources, and measurement and evaluation-revealed that the overall curriculum was rated at the highest level. Similarly, the evaluation of the curriculum supplementary documents showed a mean score at the highest level of appropriateness.
The investigation into the implementation of the curriculum indicated that early childhood children who participated in the learning process demonstrated significant improvements in analytical thinking. The pre-test mean score was 14.08 with a standard deviation of 2.75, while the post-test mean score rose to 29.42 with a standard deviation of 2.39. A comparison between the pre-test and post-test scores revealed that the students' post-test scores were significantly higher than their pre-test scores at a statistically significant level of .05.

Creating Program to Encourage Everyday English Communication Skills for Students, Mahachulalongkornrajavidyalaya University, Phrae Campus

Panya Sunanta — 2026-06-04

This study had two objectives: first, to investigate the curriculum for promoting daily English communication skills for pre-service teachers, and second, to develop such a curriculum. The research was conducted using qualitative research. Data collection was carried out using In-dept interview to 25 education students and through interviews with 5 lecturers relevant to the curriculum's development, in total 30 person. For focus group discussion using 8 person who relevant to the curriculum's development.

Research Findings

Regarding the investigation of the curriculum for promoting daily English communication skills for pre-service teachers, the findings indicated that the English curriculum necessitates reform in three primary domains. Firstly, in content, there must be a pedagogical shift from in-depth grammatical theory to a focus on practical, real-world communication through Situational and Functional Content, utilizing Authentic Materials such as video clips and podcasts. Secondly, learning activities must transition from traditional lecture-based formats to a Learner-Centered Approach, promoting Meaningful Interaction through activities like Role-playing and Task-Based Learning. Lastly, assessment and evaluation methods must move beyond grammar-focused written examinations towards diverse and continuous forms of Authentic Assessment, such as Performance-Based Assessment and Portfolio evaluations, to accurately reflect learners' genuine communicative competence and foster their development constructively.
Regarding the outcomes of the curriculum development process, it was found that an appropriate curriculum should be founded on Communicative, Task-Based, and Learner-Centered principles. Consequently, a 30-hour curriculum was designed, comprising 15 systematically interconnected learning units aimed at progressively building learner confidence and skills. The curriculum is structured into three distinct phases: Building Blocks (foundational knowledge), Exploring the World (real-world application), and Professional Steps (application in professional contexts).

Development of Thai Language Teaching Technology Media for Skill Enhancement Reading Thai Phuan Local Literature in Nan Province

Jompon Somwung — 2026-06-04

The research objectives aim to 1) study technological media that promotes reading skills in Thai language teaching, 2) develop Thai language teaching technology media for promoting local Tai Phuan literature reading skills in Nan Province and 3) evaluate the effectiveness of using Thai language teaching technology media to promote reading skills in Thai Phuan local literature, a mixed research method was employed. The researcher developed electronic teaching materials thru the internet network and created content for Thai Phuan local literature lessons in Nan Province. Additionally, a lesson quality assessment form was created, and subject matter experts were asked to verify the accuracy of the content and program format. The efficiency testing methods included individual testing with 30 participants and group testing with 80 participants. The statistics used in this research were the efficiency values E1/E2, mean, and standard deviation.

The research findings

The development of Thai language teaching technology media to promote reading skills in local Thai Phuan literature, Nan Province, involves six main sequential steps. If all these steps are followed, it confirms that the developed media and the accompanying measurement and evaluation sets are ready for use, accurate, and capable of fulfilling the designed objectives before proceeding to the actual implementation stage.
The process of developing Thai language teaching technology media to promote reading skills in local Thai Phuan literature, Nan Province, consists of six main sequential steps. These steps ensure that the media can function according to the designed objectives before moving on to the actual implementation stage.
Systematic development through careful planning, creation, verification, and quality evaluation by experts ensures that the key characteristics of quality and effective media are achieved. These include content that is accurate and appropriate for the learners and the local context, promotion of interaction and diverse activities, stimulation of creative learning and analytical thinking, a user-friendly and engaging design that is not boring, the ability to accommodate diverse learners, and the potential for continuous improvement and development.

The Application of Sāraṇīyadhamma for Promoting Reconciliation of Local Administration Officer in Sungmen District, Phrae Province

Nakorn Saiyued — 2026-06-04

This research article aims to: 1) study the level of reconciliation and harmony among local community leaders, 2) study the factors affecting reconciliation and harmony among local community leaders, and 3) apply the principles of Sārāṇīyadhamma to promote reconciliation and harmony among local community leaders in Sung Men District, Phrae Province. This study employed a mixed-methods approach, comprising quantitative research using questionnaires distributed to a sample of 397 individuals, determined by Taro Yamane's formula, and qualitative research using in-depth interviews with 10 key informants. Content analysis was conducted considering the context and presented descriptively alongside frequency distribution tables of key informants to support
the quantitative data.

The research findings

The level of reconciliation and harmony among local community leaders through the application of Sārāṇīyadhamma principles to promote reconciliation and harmony in Sung Men District, Phrae Province, was overall at a moderate level.
The factors affecting reconciliation and harmony among local community leaders through the application of Sārāṇīyadhamma principles to promote reconciliation and harmony in Sung Men District, Phrae Province, had correlation values between .331 and .841, indicating that some pairs had relatively high correlations, which could lead to multicollinearity issues. Therefore, collinearity statistics were tested by examining the Tolerance and Variance Inflation Factor (VIF) values.
Regarding the application of Sārāṇīyadhamma principles to promote reconciliation and harmony among local community leaders in Sung Men District, Phrae Province, it was found that local leaders should demonstrate goodwill toward each other through actions such as providing assistance and support, showing respect, and being humble. They should speak only beneficially, offer encouragement, and refrain from gossiping or speaking ill of others both openly and privately. They should respectfully listen to each other's opinions, forgive one another, share acquired items equitably so that everyone can participate, strictly adhere to collective rules and regulations, and maintain aligned perspectives to ensure the achievement of set goals.

The Application of The Five Powers (Pañca Bala) to Promote Political Awareness of People in Ban Kluai Sub-District, Mueang District, Sukhothai Province

Suvit Uambun — 2026-06-04

The objectives of this research article aim to 1) to study the level of political awareness among people in Ban Kluai Sub-district, Mueang District, Sukhothai Province, 2) to examine the relationship between the Five Powers (Pañcabalas) and the political awareness of people in Ban Kluai Sub-district, Mueang District, Sukhothai Province and 3) to propose the application of the Five Powers to promote political awareness among people in the same area. This study employed a mixed-methods research design. The quantitative research component utilized a survey method with a questionnaire administered to a sample of 391 participants, determined through
Taro Yamane’s formula with a 0.05 margin of error. The qualitative research component involved in-depth interviews with 10 key informants to support and enrich the quantitative findings.

The research results revealed that:

1. The overall level of the Five Powers among people in Ban Kluai Sub-district, Mueang District, Sukhothai Province was at a high level, and the overall level of political awareness was also high.
The relationship between the Five Powers and political awareness showed a high positive correlation (R=0.779^**) at the 0.01 significance level, thus confirming the research hypothesis.
The application of the Five Powers to enhance political awareness emphasizes rational confidence, diligent dissemination of information, awareness of civic rights and duties, firm tolerance toward differing opinions, and the use of discernment in selecting political leaders.