Lakhon Rong Songs of the Nakhon Bantoeng Troupe (Mae Bunnak Kanlayanamit) & the Phenomenon of Music in Siam

Authors

  • Tharanat Hin-on Grad Student, College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Poonpit Amatayakul Emeritus Prof., College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Narongchai Pidokrajt Assoc. Prof., College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Anak Charanyananda Asst. Prof., College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand
  • Nachaya Natchanawaku Asst. Prof., College of Music, Mahidol University, Thailand

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.14456/jucr.2025.15

Keywords:

Adaptation, Cultural Negotiation, Lakhon Rong, Thai Musical Theater, Western Influence

Abstract

This study examines the evolution of lakhon rong, a form of Thai musical theater, within the context of Siam’s socio-political and cultural changes during the early 20th century, particularly under the influence of Western modernization. The research focuses on the Nakhon Bantoeng Troupe, exploring how adaptations in lakhon rong performances reflected and contributed to the broader societal efforts towards crafting a modern Thai identity. The integration of Western musical elements with traditional Thai forms exemplifies strategic cultural negotiation, aligning with theories of adaptation and appropriation. Through an analysis of play scripts and historic recordings, this study highlights how cultural practices are dynamically redefined in response to global influences, thus offering insights into the mechanisms of cultural resilience and innovation in non-colonized contexts.

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Published

2025-06-17

How to Cite

Hin-on, Tharanat, Poonpit Amatayakul, Narongchai Pidokrajt, Anak Charanyananda, and Nachaya Natchanawaku. 2025. “Lakhon Rong Songs of the Nakhon Bantoeng Troupe (Mae Bunnak Kanlayanamit) & the Phenomenon of Music in Siam”. Journal of Urban Culture Research 30 (June):240-59. https://doi.org/10.14456/jucr.2025.15.

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Vol. 30: Vol. 30: January-June 2025

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