Vol. 20 No. 1 (2026): Kasalongkham Research Journal ChiangRai Rajabhat University

Kasalongkham Research Journal, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, proudly marks its 20th year as an academic journal dedicated to promoting and disseminating high-quality research at both the national and international levels. Under the stewardship of the Research and Development Institute, Chiang Rai Rajabhat University, the Journal continues to serve as an intellectual platform where researchers, scholars, and professionals from diverse disciplines exchange knowledge that contributes meaningfully to the sustainable development of society.

Committed to maintaining the highest standards of academic excellence, the Journal has been recognized as a Tier 1 (TCI 1) journal by the Thai Journal Citation Index Centre (TCI). This important milestone reflects our continuous efforts to strengthen the quality of the peer-review process, uphold rigorous scholarly standards, and enhance the credibility of published research. Particular emphasis is placed on methodological rigor, analytical precision, and the practical applicability of research findings across academic and professional contexts.

The Editorial Board would like to express its sincere appreciation to all authors who have entrusted the Journal with their scholarly work. We are equally grateful to our reviewers, whose expertise, thoughtful evaluations, and constructive recommendations have played a vital role in ensuring the quality and academic integrity of every published article. Their dedication has been instrumental in advancing the Journal's mission and strengthening its contribution to the research community.

As we celebrate two decades of scholarly publication, we remain steadfast in our commitment to fostering academic excellence, encouraging interdisciplinary collaboration, and expanding the Journal's international visibility. We look forward to continuing our role as a trusted venue for innovative research that addresses contemporary challenges and generates knowledge with lasting impact for both academia and society.

In this issue, the Journal presents a collection of research articles that reflects the dynamic development of contemporary scholarship across the fields of education, social development, culture, and the creative economy. Together, these contributions reaffirm the Journal’s role as a platform for advancing public scholarship, fostering interdisciplinary dialogue, and inspiring academics and emerging researchers to produce meaningful research that benefits local communities, the nation, and the global society in a sustainable manner.

The Editorial Board would also like to express its sincere appreciation to Ajarn Chansin Jaikham for generously granting permission to feature his artwork on the cover of this issue. The featured painting, Emotion of Lanna: Symbol of Abundance (2026), measures 150 × 110 cm and is rendered in acrylic on canvas. The work evokes an atmosphere of serenity through an imaginative interpretation inspired by the enduring traces of Lanna artistic and cultural heritage, delicately interwoven with profound devotion to Buddhism. Through its harmonious use of color, form, and visual atmosphere, the painting conveys the richness of nature, the vitality of local ways of life, and the spiritual essence of the Lanna region. It invites viewers to experience a sense of tranquility, aesthetic beauty, and enduring faith embedded within the cultural memory of Northern Thailand.

The artwork is currently on display at Chansin’s Art Studio.

Editor-in-Chief
Kasalongkham Research Journal
Chiang Rai Rajabhat University