Functions of performing arts from Khon-Lakhon’s Tax in King Mongkut

Abstract

This article aimed to study the performing art’s function of the Khon - Lakhon in King Mongkut by documentary, interviewing, observation. The results of the study found that the function of the performing arts originally appeared in official documents were beliefs, rituals, class-specific appliances, education and occupations. Until, the reign of King Mongkut, the world situation changed. His used performing arts as a tool to develop the country: Issuing a notice allowing women to perform plays, Revitalize the women's performing arts of King, Banned Aew Lao, Set of costumes, props and tax rates. The relationship of the declaration corresponds to the show tax rate, and state policy at that time. The function of the rituals, ceremonial utensils, entertainment, identity, community, nation, weapons, diplomacy culture, dissemination of the policies of national leaders. Career tools Well-being and education tools. The function-building for drama was systematically based on the concept of "culture" by using it as a means of communication both inside of country and abroad: Creating national identity to generate income: state, diplomacy, defense of the country when the war Nurturing religion, education, and entertainment. The above functions are to raise the former professional dramatic status as it appears quantity. The quality of the people, organizations, schools, curriculum, and performance opportunities are widespread today. It is expedient to study the taxation rates related to drama in other dimensions for the benefit of further application.