ความสัมพันธ์ของกลุ่มชาติพันธุ์ลื้อในจีน ลาว และไทย: ความสัมพันธ์ของกลุ่มชาติพันธุ์ลื้อในจีน ลาว และไทย

Wichulada Matanboon

Authors

Wichulada Matanboon Researcher, Senior Professional Level, Social Problem Research Center, Social Research Institute, Chiang Mai University

Keywords:

Relationship Linkage, Lue in China, Lue in Laos PDR, Lue in Thailand

Abstract

The relationship of Lue ethnic groups in People's Republic of China, Laos PDR, and Thailand is a qualitative research study. The aim of this research is to study the relationship of Lue ethnic groups in China, Laos and Thailand. The research areas cover a Chiang Khong District, Chiang Rai Province, the Lue Community in Bo Kaeo Sub-District in Lao People's Democratic Republic and the Lue community in Xishuangbanna Dai Autonomous Prefecture, Yunnan Province, in People's Republic of China. This research uses observational data collection methods, in-depth interviews, group discussions, community conferences and the organization of academic conferences to analyses the dataset. The research found that Lue people in all three countries are linked together based on 1) The Lue ethnicity, including kinship and bloodline, trading network, traditions and culture, history and origin of Lue people in each area; 2) Buddhism and ancestral beliefs, including household spirits and city spirits that they respect and serve as a heart of Lue community; 3) Some areas established relationships through formal networks and participation in government activities; and 4) Trading networks and business. The relationships between the Lue ethnic group in Thailand and the Lue ethnic group in China, and the Lue ethic group in Thailand and the Lue ethnic group in Lao PDR were mostly similar. The Lue ethnic group in Thailand and the Lue ethnic group in China, however, established a new form of cross-border relationship through Lue Thailand Association with Lue Xishuangbanna Yunnan, People’s Republic of China, and the Chinese student network in Thailand. The Lue ethnic group in Thailand and the Lue ethnic group in Lao PDR established a relationship through participation in government activities. Nowadays, an important factor that helps Lue people to strengthen relations even in different countries is the policies for social and economic development of the state with the construction of the 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge. Also, the Internet network facilitates faster and easier communication.

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