The Analysis of the Concept of Phaya Than of Phu Thai Ethnic Group in Roi Et Province

Abstract

The purposes of this research were: 1) to study the concept of Phaya Than of the Phu Thai ethnic group, 2) to study the concept of Phaya Than of the Phu Thai ethnic group, and 3) to analyze the Concept of Phaya Than of the Phu Thai ethnic group. This qualitative research gathers information from documents, related studies, in-depth interviews, Behavioral observations, and focus group discussions. Descriptive data analyzed according to inductive principles.
The results revealed that:
1. The concept of Phaya Than of the Phu Thai ethnic group is a concept that shows the role of Phaya Than in the Phu Thai ethnic group in 3 ways as follows: 1) the creator of all things, 2) giving benefits and punishment, and 3) the ruler, while the Phu Thai ethnic group has a role. There are 3 aspects of Phaya Than as follows: 1) obey and follow orders 2) Plead and 3) ask for rain.
2. The concept of Phaya Than of the Phu Thai ethnic group. It is a concept that shows the role of Phaya Than in the Phu Thai ethnic group in 3 ways as follows: 1) the creator of all things, 2) giving you and harm, and 3) the ruler, while the Phu Thai ethnic group. There are 3 roles for Phaya Than as follows: 1) obey and Follow orders 2) beg and 3) ask for rain.
3. This concept of Phaya Than influences the Phu Thai ethnic group in 5 areas as follows: 1) Local economy Affects behavior in producing products for use in the community and distributing income to the community thoroughly. 2) Local society Affects expression behavior In terms of cooperation in participating Various activities in the community 3) Local politics Affects expression behavior In terms of participation in thinking about solving community problems 4) Local traditions and culture Affects expression behavior In terms of creating the Bun Bang Fai tradition Including promoting and preserving the Bun Bang Fai tradition and 5) local way of life, resulting into expressive behavior In terms of living a simple life according to the Phu Thai way and being open to a modern way of life that is consistent with the traditional Phu Tai way of life.