THE INHERITANCE AND EXISTENCE OF MUAY CHAIYA MARTIAL ARTS IN CONTEMPORARY THAI SOCIETY

Abstract

This research article aims to study the inheritance and existence of Muay Chaiya martial arts in contemporary Thai society by using qualitative research methods. The informants were the Muay Chaiya masters and those involved in and outside the community. Number of people 10 people. The research tools were documents, Muay Chaiya VDO recordings, in-depth interviews, and field observations. Descriptive data analysis. The results showed that the inheritance of Muay Chaiya was divided into 3 eras: the first era was Muay Chaiya to protect from enemies and was a military officer in charge of protecting the safety of the King; the second era was Muay Chaiya for celebrations that were carried on in an oratory style; and the third period was Muay Chaiya for commercial purposes. The inheritance of Muay Chaiya culture includes academic writings, masters and students, sculptures, dancing arts, and media presentations. Moreover, the existence of Muay Chaiya can be divided into four aspects: first, the presentation through the academic process, including textbooks, curricula, research reports, and academic articles. Secondly, Muay Chaiya is part of the tourism trend, which includes cultural products such as Muay Chaiya combined with traditions, Muay Chaiya in the international arena, and Muay Chaiya promoting careers and generating income for the local community. Thirdly, Muay Chaiya created new forms of art, including Muay Chaiya grandmaster icons, sacred objects, sculptures, performance sets, and exercise poses. Fourthly, the presentation of Muay Chaiya through the mass media. In conclusion, all the above studies reflect the widespread dissemination of Muay Chaiya culture.