Ancient Cities of the Mekong Basin : Creative Innovation through WeAR Applications.

Abstract

Article on Ancient Cities of the Mekong Basin : Creative Innovation through WeAR Applications. Is Part of the research project on Chiang Rai Universe : Creative Tourism Innovation through the WeAR Application to promote tourism in the ancient city of the Mekong River Basin, Chiang Saen District, Chiang Rai Province. The objective is to 1) create a hypothetical image of ancient sites in Chiang Saen and Suwannakomkham using innovative technology, and 2) developing an online database in the form of the WeAR application. By creating a three-dimensional simulation of a total of 9 pagodas, It is divided into 5 ancient sites in Chiang Saen city : Prathat song pi nong , Wat Pasak , Wat Sean muang ma, Sawasdee, Prathat jomkitti. There are 4 ancient sites in Suwannakomkham City : Wat Suwannakomkham, Wat Prathat Jai muang, Wat Phokham pattanaram. The criteria for selecting sources are based on assessment and selection by experts, along with studying information from academic documents, research, excavation reports, and interviews. Including the connection with other pagodas in Chiang Saen that were built around the same time period, to complete and assume some missing pagoda components to create a more complete picture. Then, it was made into a line drawing and developed into a three-dimensional model.

From the study, a total of 9 three-dimensional images of ancient sites were created, analyzed for their connections through artistic forms, and translated into three-dimensional models using innovative technology, the SketchUp program. To simulate the ancient site into a 3D line drawing. Then, it is compiled into an online database under the WeAR application, which is developed specifically for use on smartphones or tablets.