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Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Anthropology Centre
Ethnic Groups Research Database |
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| Subject |
Venerable Uttama, leadership, displaced Mon, politics, culture, Kanchanaburi |
| Author |
Orawan Thapsakul |
| Title |
Venerable Uttama: Cultural leader and socio-cultural changes of displaced Mons at Sangkhla Buri District |
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Thesis |
Original Language of Text |
Thai |
| Ethnic Identity |
Mon,
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Language and Linguistic Affiliations |
Austroasiatic |
Location of
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Sirindhorn Anthropology Center Library |
Total Pages |
219 |
Year |
2003 |
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Department of Anthropology, Faculty of Graduate Studies, Silapakorn University |
| Abstract |
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The study focuses on the roles and leadership of the Venerable Uttama at Wang Wiwek Karam Temple, Tambon Nong Lu, Sangkhla Buri District, Kanchanaburi Province. The venerable has played a significant role in the politics, religion, socio-economy, education, and culture of the displaced Mons in this village. The study also investigates the religious and secular roles that the monk has performed in coordinating with state officials over the residential location and rights of the Mon villagers.
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