Components Affecting Identical Existence of Traditional Community District in Rattanakosin Island: A Case Study of Talad Noi Area, Bangkok

Abstract

Rattanakosin Island of Bangkok is an important area in conserving and fostering national uniqueness, art, culture, service, and commercial activities, as well as tourism in the field of arts and cultural conservation. This area consists of traditional communities with various contexts that indicate
the development and historical background through urban structures or cultural heritage sites, including the continuation of traditional social groups' beliefs, faith, wisdom, tradition, culture, and economic activities. The researcher analyzed the authenticity of traditional communities on Rattanakosin Island and described the variables that constitute their identity in order to propose policy guidelines impacting the preservation of traditional communities' identities. Through the review of documents, concepts, and relevant research, including surveying the community, interviewing with key informants, and the general public, a qualitative research method was benefit for community’s identical study. According to the study's findings, Talat Noi district is a traditional community situated on Rattanakosin Island with a complete identity as evidenced by its physical, sociological, and economic features. All are aspects that interact with one another and represent Talad Noi district's existence. This also resulted in the introduction of policy guidelines, such as planning and management for the preservation and development of the traditional community in physical, cultural, social, and economic dimensions, in order to remain in the midst of
a changing context.