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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Ethnic Groups Research Database |
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Subject |
Mon, spirit, local wisdom, social capital, Nakhon Ratchasima, northeastern region |
Author |
Pharadon Homhuan |
Title |
Folk wisdom as a social capital: A case study of the Mon Spirit tradition at Phut Cha sub-district, Muang district, Nakhon Ratchasima province |
Document Type |
Thesis |
Original Language of Text |
Thai |
Ethnic Identity |
Mon,
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Language and Linguistic Affiliations |
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Location of
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Khon Kaen University Library, Thai Journals Online (ThaiJO)
[Full Text] |
Total Pages |
87 |
Year |
2008 |
Source |
The College of Local Administration, Khon Kaen University |
Abstract |
The Mons’spiritual traditionsare an aspect of local wisdom based on the belief in ancestral spirits. When a family member fell ill, relatives consulted a shaman whether or not the illness was caused by the spirits. In this case, a ritual was conducted by a medium in an attempt to heal the illness. The ritual is considered a type of folk medicine anda social capital. A conservation guideline was that local administrative organizations should perceive the value of such wisdoms by constructing public relations media and community curriculums.
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