Place Identity in Korat Town Through Ethnic Group Perspectives
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This article explores the relationship among people who live in Korat Town where various ethnic groups, including Thai, Chinese-Thai, Thai–Mon, and Thai Sikhs, have inhabited from time to time. The research framework emphasizes the concept of place identity, focusing on the field research methodology by surveying place identity using the perception and understanding of meaning through the view of ethnic groups' experiences.
The results reveal that the Chinese-Thai descents perceive their identity through Bun Phaisan Shrine from the activities and symbolic meaning which reflect the Chinese-Thai community. The Thai perceive their identity through the use of surnames which indicates the person's origin as a symbol that conveys the identity of the Korat people. The Thai Sikhs have a perception of identity through Sri Guru Singh abha from their relationship with religious activities and the physical features of the place of worship which reflect the identity of the Thai Sikhs. The Thai–Mon descents recognize their identity through food culture linked to the way of life inherited from their ancestors.
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