The study of Thai Lom identity for redesigning Wat Pho Thong Nam Krung local museum, the antique and cultural tourist attraction of Phetchabun province

Abstract

           The article is to study the identity and cultural objects of Thai Lom people in Lom Kao district,   Phetchabun province.            The objectives are to study ideas and needs of redesigning the museum with community’s participation, as well as to make    the suggestion of interior design of the museum. Data were collected by 4 methods:      1.) researching documents, history,      living style and Thai Lom culture 2.) in-depth interviewing 10 community heads about the ideas of redesigning the museum      3.) questionnaires : needs of redesigning the museum from 100 persons and      4.) assessment of museum designing  from          50 persons and 10 specialists.
          The study results revealed 2 significant Thai Lom identities are 1.) non-material culture identity which are Prasat Phueng festival (The Incredible Wax Castle Festival) and Banana stalk carving, and     2.) material culture identity which can be divided    into 2 types 1. residential architecture and religious architecture identity such as Thai Lom local wood house with Thai-Laotian mixed style and Sri Mongkol (Ban Na Sai) temple’s ancient chapel  (Sim in local language) with Lan Xang style’s ancient mural and      2. folk wisdom of Hua Daeng Teen Kan Sinh (a kind of northern Thai and northeastern Thai handmade traditional skirt)  with uniqueness of natural pattern. The community has 6 main ideas of establishing the museum: 1. representing the identity and make it memorable  2. the space relating to the community  3. the space that is convenient to use  4. the space that is easy to be managed and safe 5. the simple space made from local materials and   6. low construction budget and low maintenance. The idea of redesigning the local museum should be related to Thai Lom living.      There should be the display of material and tradition information with original beauty of antique, representing the outstanding point of each antique. Also, there should be the space for community activity and improving the interior design. Prasat Phueng festival,       Phi Ta Mo festival and Thai Lom Songkran festival details should be the inspiration for the interior design.    For furniture, it should be in natural color tone.    Lastly, the natural lighting should be applied to lower the maintenance budget.