Building Cooperation and Networks for Pleng Bork in the Pak Phanang River Basin, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province
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This qualitative study aimed to: 1) examine the conservation of Pleng Bork (a traditional form of southern Thai folk storytelling) in the Pak Phanang River Basin, Nakhon Si Thammarat Province; and 2) develop cooperative mechanisms and networks for Pleng Bork in the same area. The key informants consisted of 28 participants, including Pleng Bork artists from the Pak Phanang River Basin, community scholars, and representatives from both public and private sectors. Data were collected through in-depth interviews and focus group discussions, using interview guides and focus group protocols as research instruments. The data were analyzed using content analysis to synthesize key themes related to the conservation of Pleng Bork and the development of cooperative mechanisms and networks in the Pak Phanang River Basin.
The findings revealed that: 1) public participation in conserving Pleng Bork was demonstrated through knowledge transmission from artists to youth, participation in and support for performances in traditional and community events, and the promotion of youth engagement in performances and competitions, with support from local and relevant agencies fostering learning, appreciation, and the continuation of local cultural heritage; and 2) cooperative mechanisms and network development in the area were established through collaboration among three sectors: public agencies, local administrative organizations, and the community sector, involving coordination among artists, scholars, educational institutions, and related agencies, as well as knowledge transfer activities and youth training programs. It is recommended that community-based learning and transmission centers for Pleng Bork be established, through collaboration among local administrative organizations, schools, and folk artists, to ensure continuous knowledge development and transmission to youth. In addition, network development, performance platforms, and digital media dissemination should be strengthened to enhance public awareness and participation.
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