Fa Nuea Journal

Pedagogical Framework for Social Studies Bridging Local and Global Perspectives through the Borderland Context of the Golden Triangle

2025-07-14T22:25:47+07:00

This study aims to explore approaches to designing social studies learning that connect local contexts to the global stage through the borderland setting of the Golden Triangle. It encompasses three key components: the context of the Golden Triangle global citizenship rooted in local foundations and social studies learning management through the Golden Triangle. The focus is on integrating knowledge of geography history religion and economics within a border context characterized by ethnic and cultural diversity as well as power relations between the state and marginalized communities. The study employs the Area-Based Learning Cycle (AAAR Teaching Approach) which consists of four stages Awareness Anticipation Action and Reflection. This process is combined with the concept of Glocalization linking global trends with local cultural roots through activities that foster critical thinking questioning experiential learning creative media production and assessment methods emphasizing deep understanding and 21st-century skills.
The study reveals that using the Golden Triangle as a learning base allows students to understand global dynamics through a local lens. It enhances essential life skills, promotes social responsibility, ethics, and fosters positive attitudes for living in multicultural societies. Moreover, the study recommends expanding this model to other border areas and exploring the roles of the state, capital, and local communities in shaping place-based education. This will ultimately improve the quality of learning through the integration of local and global dimensions in a holistic manner

Study of Word Formation Appearing on the Page “Woon Plae Pasa Ting”

2025-01-30T16:09:44+07:00

A study of word formation that appears on the Woon Plaek Phat Ting page to study word formation by studying data from the Instagram application from July 1 to September 30, 2024, a total of 278 words. The study results found that word formation on the Woon Plaek Phat Ting page has 2 types of word formation: structural word formation and word formation in other ways. Structural word formation was found to be the most in the form of word combinations, with 87 words, followed by repeated word formation, with 15 words, cut words, with 11 words, superimposed words, with 7 words, and the least found was abbreviation and rhyming word formation, with 3 words. As for word formation in other ways, the most was using text from the entertainment and advertising industry, with 48 words, followed by creating new words, with 38 words, borrowing foreign words, with 32 words, using the same word but changing the meaning, with 29 words, using local words, with 3 words, and the least found was changing the spelling, with 2 words.

The Development of Thai EFL Students’ Email Writing Skill through Task-Based Language Teaching in Online Learning

2025-07-14T22:03:19+07:00

Currently, English plays a crucial role for organizations in business operations. Organizational staff, including students entering the business sector, must be able to communicate effectively in English. This compels educational institutions to develop English communication skills to prepare students to succeed in their future careers. To this end, institutions have been introducing various technologies to support learners' efficiency, with online teaching being among the most widely used. Therefore, this study utilizes online learning to develop business email writing skills for University of Phayao students. The research objectives were as follows: 1) to measure achievement of writing business emails using a task-based language approach (TBLT) via online learning, and 2) to investigate students’ attitudes towards the teaching process of writing business emails via online learning. The study employed a quantitative research method, analyzing data with descriptive statistics such as mean, standard deviation, and statistical mean across various tests. The research found that the students’ post-test scores (x̅ = 2.92, S.D. = 0.42) were higher than their pre-test scores (x̅ = 2.38, S.D. = 0.62) at the statistically significant level of 0.01. In addition, students also expressed positive attitudes toward the TBLT approach via online learning. The research concludes that task-based online teaching activities effectively enhance students' business email writing skills.

The Development of an Instructional Management Model for Inao Literature: The Battle of Gamang Gunning, with Cooperative Learning Technique (CIRC) for Matthayom 4 Students

2025-07-15T08:58:41+07:00

This research, titled "The Development of Learning Management for Inao Literature: The Battle of Gamang Gunning, using the Cooperative Learning Technique (CIRC) for Matthayom 4 Students," aimed to compare students' learning achievement in Thai literature before and after using the CIRC technique and to study their satisfaction with this learning approach. The purposive sample consisted of 32 Matthayom 4/3 students from Satuek School and 16 Matthayom 4/2 students from Phaisan Pittayakom School in Buriram Province.
The research instruments included a learning achievement test and a satisfaction questionnaire. The study employed a One-Group Pretest-Posttest Design, with data analyzed using mean, standard deviation (S.D.), and a dependent sample T- test.
The findings revealed that the students’ post-learning achievement using the CIRC technique was significantly higher than their pre-learning scores, supporting the research hypothesis. Additionally, the students expressed the highest level of satisfaction with the CIRC technique, with an average satisfaction score of 4.77 (S.D.=0.49). These results indicate that the CIRC technique is an effective approach for developing Thai literature learning skills.

The Figurative Language and Concepts in the Song Literature of Chukiat Chathaisong

2025-07-21T09:32:13+07:00

This research article aims to study the figurative language and concepts in the song literature of Chukiat Chathaisong. The data used in this study consisted of 44 songs by the artist. The analysis was based on the following two concepts: 1) figurative language, drawing from the literary analysis of Somkiat Rakmanee (2008), which focuses on various literary devices and figures of speech, and the study of literary principles by Wipha Kankanan (2013), which covers the use of different rhetorical styles; 2) critical analysis and reading concepts from Worawat Sriyaphaya (2019), which examines the critic's knowledge regarding textual knowledge, as well as extra-textual knowledge concerning the text's history, the reader's and the author's life experiences, the author's relationship with society and culture, language and literary art, and critical analysis concepts. The data collection tools used were: 1) a data record form for the use of figurative language in the songs; and 2) a data record form for the concepts within the songs. The data was analyzed and the research findings were presented using descriptive analysis. The research found that six types of figurative language were used: symbol, simile, metaphor, personification, hyperbole, and rhetorical question. The study also identified six concepts in the songs: social, nature, life, love, political, and art and culture.

Factors Affecting the Use of Linguistic Strategies by Thai Caregivers in Persuading Japanese Elderly to Have Meals

2025-07-15T20:48:12+07:00

This study aims to analyze the factors influencing Thai caregivers’ selection of linguistic strategies to persuade Japanese elderly individuals to consume meals, framed by Brown and Levinson’s (1987) politeness theory. According to this framework, the choice of politeness strategies is contingent upon three principal factors: the closeness of social relationships, relative power, and the severity of the situation. A qualitative research design was employed, involving in-depth interviews with six Thai caregivers. Open-ended interviews were used to gather comprehensive information regarding participants’ demographic background, professional experience, approaches to persuasion, and responses to hypothetical scenarios reflecting practical communication challenges in elderly care. The findings indicate that the caregivers’ choice of linguistic strategies is significantly influenced by three main factors. First, the caregiver–elderly relationship: close relationships facilitated the use of positive-politeness strategies and emotionally engaging communication to foster a relaxed atmosphere and promote trust, whereas more distant relationships prompted the use of logical reasoning combined with negative-politeness strategies. Second, the relative power or status of the elderly: for high-status elders, caregivers employed positive and honorific language to demonstrate respect, while for elders with limited socioeconomic resources, caregivers applied reasoning and highlighted potential negative outcomes, maintaining consistent politeness to ensure respect and ethical treatment. Third, the severity of health-related situations: in cases posing significant health risks, caregivers integrated logical reasoning with politeness strategies and emotionally engaging communication to motivate the elderly to follow nutritional recommendations. These findings provide valuable insights for developing communication training programs for Thai caregivers in Japan, thereby enhancing the effectiveness and appropriateness of elderly care practices.

A Review of the New Isan Way: The Dynamics of “Isan Becoming” in the Post-Cold War Era

2025-07-15T13:34:44+07:00

This book reflects the commitment of Pattana Kitiarsa, an Isan scholar who revisits both his personal experiences and analyses of the post-Cold War era to affirm the changing ways of life in Isan. Drawing on the philosophical concepts of Gilles Deleuze and the literary contribution of SEA Write Award-winning novelist Khamphun Buntawi, he poses the crucial question: “Has Isan truly changed?”. He proposes the concept of “Isan Becoming”to explain the perpetual state of transformation within the community, driven by desire, adaptability, and self-determination. The new Isan is thus a dynamic shaped by encounters between internal and external forces, from colonial history and the Cold War to its emergence as a global community in the present day. Key factors such as migration, transnational labor, intercultural marriage, and the development of infrastructure, mass media, and popular culture all reflect the creative energy and new identity of the Isan people, who continually move forward. A key strength of this book lies in its integration of contemporary theoretical frameworks, particularly those of Deleuze, Foucault, Giddens, and other contemporary theorists with the lived experiences of Isan communities. This results in a rich analysis that offers new understandings of the Isan context in the post-Cold War era. The book is a valuable resource for academics and those interested in social change, borderland studies, and the dynamics of local-global interactions in Southeast Asia.