NIRAT LONDON: ANALYTICAL STUDY OF POSITIVE ATTITUDE OF THAIS TO THE IMAGE OF ENGLISH PEAPLE

Abstract

Abstract

         This research article’s objectives are 1) to study the history, content, and substance of Nirat London, 2) to study and analyze Nirat London related to the state of the country and people in England, and 3) to analyze the positive attitude of Thai people towards England through Nirat London. This research is qualitative. There is a method for conducting research by gathering information from documents, research papers, theses, articles, and websites that have content related to Nirat London.

         The results of the research found that “Nirat London” had important issues regarding Thai history after the founding of Rattanakosin and appointed ambassadors to develop friendly relations with England during the reign of King Rama IV. “Nirat London” has a part related to the British people in terms of praising and admiring the British people for being knowledgeable, virtuous, and well-behaved until it became the origin of the word “English nobleman”. A praise and admiration for the country of England that was prosperous. In particular, the cities that appear in the poem are London, Liverpool, Manchester, and Portsmouth. Praising important places in England as being beautiful and grand, such as; Buckingham Royal Palace and British Museum, etc. Moreover, the English language and culture are praised for their polite and gentle manners. The tradition of welcoming foreign ambassadors is similar to that in Thailand. The Thai ambassadors were very respectful to the diplomatic missions. The poet had a positive attitude toward the English people, which was expressed through his poems that described his positive thoughts on the English people, with a clear portrayal of his image.