People development through Hmong identity and culture: Case Study of Ban Chedi Ko, Mahawan Subdistrict, Mae Sot District, Tak Province

Abstract

This research article aimed to analyze human development, social relation and fundamental functions through Hmong identity and culture. The research methodology was a qualitative research. The key-informants were an ancient lineage leaders, local intellectuals, and community respected people. The data was collected by interviewing and non-participant observation during 1^st October 2018 to 30^th September 2020 and was analyzed by content analysis technique. The finding showed that;

1. Hmong identity and culture were unique as tradition or law. Holistically linked to the production system, value system and relationship system.
2. Relationship with the social system, found that the traditional culture was used to define the behavior related to the way of life and perform the four basic functions as follows: (1) adaptation to dynamic social and culture change, (2) Goal attainment and direction of human development Through the value system to create a common sense of the same ethnicity, (3) Integration through the formation of self-surname. relationships and reunification of inter-lineage groups, representing unity, (4) Pattern Maintenance and revitalization of Hmong identity and culture.
3. Hmong identity and culture, was the foundation of morality and quality human development.