Luen Rit Community in Historical and Cultural Dimensions

Abstract

This academic article aims to study the Luen Rit community, an old community in the inner city area of Bangkok, by studying 1) the development of the area from the past to the present and 2) the importance of the community in the cultural dimension. The study found that 1) the Luen Rit community has undergone gradual development, divided into 4 important periods: Period 1: The era of land ownership by nobles and officials (1869-1908), Period 2: The era of shophouses for residence, small businesses, and household industries (1909-1956), Period 3: The era of expansion and the replacement by the fabric trade business (1957-1997), and                  Period 4: The era of transition and transformation of area development (1998-present). and  2) The importance of the Luen Rit community in the cultural dimension includes being a source for archaeological study, preserving the value of architecture, and especially being a modern cultural space for urban people.