From Ban Thung Sala, Ban Bang Lai to Ban Thai Nam: A Study of Cultural Capital Derived from the Legend of Luang Pho Ngoen Phutthachot จากบ้านทุ่งศาลา บ้านบางลาย สู่บ้านท้ายน้ำ: การศึกษาทุนทางวัฒนธรรม จากตำนานหลวงพ่อเงิน พุทธโชติ

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Published: Dec 15, 2025
DOI: https://doi.org/10.71185/mscsj.2025.277819
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Cultural capital Luang Pho Ngoen Phutthachot Ban Thung Sala Ban Bang Lai Ban Thai Nam

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Pakpoom sookcharoen
Faculty of Humanities, Naresuan University, Thailand

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This article aims to study the cultural capital derived from the legend of Luang Pho Ngoen Phutthachot in the areas of Bueng Narang and Bang Lai sub-districts, Bueng Narang district, and Thai Nam sub-district, Pho Thale district, Phichit province, and to propose guidelines for applying the cultural capital from the legend of Luang Pho Ngoen Phutthachot in the areas of Bueng Narang and Bang Lai sub-districts, Bueng Narang district, and Thai Nam sub-district, Pho Thale district, Phichit province. This study is a qualitative research, based on a document study, interviews, and non-participatory observations through fieldwork. The results show that the legend of Luang Pho Ngoen Phutthachot that is related to the area is the source of the cultural capital in the area, including embodied cultural capital, objectified cultural capital, and institutionalized cultural capital. This capital is rooted in the legends and stories passed down through generations. Embodied cultural capital includes monks, local sages, and community leaders. Objectified cultural capital includes an elephant resting pavilion, wax sculptures, and Luang Pho Ngoen amulets, which have both religious value and the potential to be developed as tourist attractions. Institutionalized cultural capital is the establishment of museums and amulet clubs, which helps to build credibility and widespread acceptance. This cultural capital can be applied to develop tourism to create economic value for the community in 3 dimensions: tourism route dimension, tourism activity dimension, and amulet dimension.

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sookcharoen , P. . (2025). From Ban Thung Sala, Ban Bang Lai to Ban Thai Nam: A Study of Cultural Capital Derived from the Legend of Luang Pho Ngoen Phutthachot: จากบ้านทุ่งศาลา บ้านบางลาย สู่บ้านท้ายน้ำ: การศึกษาทุนทางวัฒนธรรม จากตำนานหลวงพ่อเงิน พุทธโชติ. Mekong-Salween Civilization Studies Journal, 16(2), 121–156. https://doi.org/10.71185/mscsj.2025.277819
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Vol. 16 No. 2 (2025): July-December
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