The Reflection of Thai-Chinese in Gang Ang Yee from Novel Series of Luard Toranong

Abstract

This research aimed to analyze the reflection of Thai-Chinese in Ang Yi Group (Chinese secret society) from Novel Series of Luard Toranong (The arrogant blood) which comprising three volumes; Pleng Payak (The fighting tigers), Fai Rack Mungkorn (The dragon’s love), and Asadorn Pirote (The furious excellent horse). The findings presented as descriptive analysis. The novel series reflected the ethnic Chinese group Ang Yi in Thailand in 3 areas: 1) Livelihood; Chinese family had differences in status and characteristics which were poor. 2) Society; there were a tie relationship among groups which had mutual supports focus on the purpose of Ang Yi groups derive from China. 3) Traditions; There were the Ang Yi group maintained rituals and beliefs about honoring God, telling the fortune, and worshiping the holy objects.