SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT OF SIAMESE IN PERLIS, MALAYSIA.

Abstract

Abstract

 The purposes of this research were  to  (1) study the development of society according to general concept and  theory , to (2) investigate  the development of the Siamese society in the State of Perlis, and  to (3) find the model of social development of the Siamese people in the State of Perlis. This qualitative research was conducted through data collection from documents, in-depth interviews with key informants, and focus groups, and content analysis was employed to analyze. 

Findings revealed the followings:

1) Concepts of social development in the mainstream groups include evolutionary theory, classical evolution theory, modernity theory, dependence theory, globalization theory, potential and diffusion theory, modern communication theory, theory of cultural spread whereas the secondary concepts and theories are; social network, concept of social actors, concept of people's participation, new theory, concept of civil society, the wisdom concept, and social development theory.

2) Development of Siamese society in Perlis indicates  adaptation, establishment of cultural identity with  the network process  leading to power and unification  viz.,  the network Thai  language, Thai temple network , ethnic network, network of traditions, and  the living together social network and these  can  heighten Siamese community  maintain the balance of the Siamese social development process.

3) In finding of the Siamese social development model in the State of Perlis, it was found that the collaborative model, southern local Thai Language network, dressing in Thai costumes in religious activities, and the daily life has been employed.