Journal of Suan Sunandha Arts and Culture

Music Composition for Saw Duang solo on Hokbot songchan

THITIKHIT CHAIWONGSA — 2025-12-29

Abstract

This academic article, "Music Composition for Saw Duang solo on Hokbot songchan, aims to present scholarly issues related to the arrangement of a Saw Duang (Thai bowed string instrument) solo composition. The primary objective was to create a new solo piece for the 70th Student Arts and Crafts Competition. The composer (Thitikhit Chaiwongsa) arranged the melody using the principal melody of Hokbot Songchan (Six Verses, Two-Layered Tempo) as published by the Office of the Basic Education Commission.

The composition process considered three essential factors: 1) The Instrument (the appropriate vocal range and melodic phrases for the Saw Duang), 2) The Song (the fundamental data and form of Hokbot Songchan), and 3) The Transferee (the performer's ability to execute basic and advanced solo techniques). The newly composed solo strictly adheres to the tradition of string instrument solos in Thai music, which is divided into two sections: "Thiao Oat" (slow and ornate section) and "Thiao Phan" (faster and busier section). The arrangement incorporated concepts from the Saw Sam Sai (Three-string fiddle) solo version of the same song by Luang Phairau Sian Sor (Oun Dulyachiwin) and Phraya Phumisevin (Jit Jittasevi), as well as variations from the Pi Nai (Thai oboe). The final piece employs various Saw Duang techniques such as Phrom Poet (open bowing), Phrom Pit (closed bowing), Phrom Chak (separated bowing), vocalizing effects (Uean Siang), vibrato (Sabut), and various bowing styles, demonstrating technical mastery and musical aesthetics.

LIGHTING; DESIGN AND UNDERSTANDING IN THE CREATION OF THAI DANCE: CHATRI SRI AYOTHAYA

WARATTAYA FASARN — 2025-12-29

This academic article's objective is to study information on lighting design from Western theater and apply them for demonstrating accurate and meaningful message through the creative dance called "Chatri Sri Ayothaya". This lighting design is based on the principles of lighting design from Western theater, which is analyzed through documents, research articles as well as various related media sources. The result was found that lighting design aimed to capture the audience's attention and understanding in performance for both Western theater and Thai dance works by applying knowledge in visual arts to compose the excellent lighting design.

From this study, researcher has implemented the principles of Western theater lighting design and visual arts knowledge for Chatri Sri Ayothaya performance which has provided the foundations of harmonize and appropriate lighting design. Moreover, they were able to convey the accurate performance meaning as the creator' s requirements and be more helpful for the audience understand in the live performance.

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WANASAK PRADUNGSEDTHAKIJ — 2025-12-29

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วารสารศิลปวัฒนธรรมสวนสุนันทา มีปณิธานให้วารสารฯ เป็นแหล่งรวบรวมงานวิชาการทางด้านศิลปะและวัฒนธรรมที่หลากหลาย เพื่อสะท้อนให้เห็นว่าองค์ความรู้ด้านนี้มีมิติที่ลึกซึ้ง
ที่ผู้นิพนธ์ต้องใช้แนวคิด ทฤษฎี ตลอดจนการศึกษาเชิงปฏิบัติการมาวิเคราะห์และสังเคราะห์แล้ว นำเสนอผลของการศึกษาในลักษณะที่แตกต่างกันออกไป ดังนั้นปลายทางของการศึกษาวิจัยจึงใช้การเผยแพร่ข้อมูลบนวารสารวิชาการเพื่อสร้างคุณประโยชน์ให้กับสังคม ซึ่งวารสารศิลปวัฒนธรรม
สวนสุนันทามีมาตรฐานกลั่นกรองพิจารณาผลงานโดยกองบรรณาธิการและผู้ประเมินบทความจำนวน 3 ท่าน ที่มีความเชี่ยวชาญในศาสตร์นั้น ๆ

วารสารศิลปวัฒนธรรมสวนสุนันทา สำนักศิลปะและวัฒนธรรม มหาวิทยาลัยราชภัฏสวนสุนันทาเป็นแหล่งข้อมูลเผยแพร่องค์ความรู้ด้านศิลปวัฒนธรรม ซึ่งนักวิชาการและบุคคลทั่วไปที่สนใจสามารถเข้าถึงข้อมูลได้ทั้งในรูปแบบของวารสารตีพิมพ์และออนไลน์ ประกอบด้วย บทความวิจัย บทความวิชาการ และบทความปริทัศน์ ที่ผ่านกระบวนการพิจารณาจากผู้ทรงคุณวุฒิเฉพาะด้านนั้น ๆ จำนวน
3 ท่าน ซึ่งในวารสารฯ ปีที่ 5 ฉบับที่ 2 (กรกฎาคม-ธันวาคม 2568) นี้ ประกอบด้วยบทความจากหลากหลายสาขาและมีความน่าสนใจเป็นอย่างยิ่ง ในโอกาสนี้ หวังเป็นอย่างยิ่งว่า วารสารศิลปวัฒนธรรมสวนสุนันทาฉบับนี้จะเป็นประโยชน์สําหรับการศึกษาวิจัย และช่วยต่อยอดองค์ความรู้ในแวดวงวิชาการต่อไป

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RENEWAL: MORALS, BELIEFS, THAT INFLUENCE ON THE LANNA SOCIETY IN CHIANG RAI PROVINCE

PHRA KUSOL DANTACITTO JUNTRA — 2025-12-29

Abstract

This resarch has the following objectives: 1) to study the history of the tradition of renewal in Buddhism script; 2) to study the influence of traditions on Lanna society in Chiang Rai province. and 3) to analyze morals, beliefs, ceremonies, and an influence on Lanna in Chiang Rai Province, is qualitative research together with in-depth interviews.

The research findings are as follows:

1) The history of the renewal tradition that has evidence appears on three beliefs, namely: 1. from the legend of the scriptures Suep sha-ta (Renewal) of Lanna; 2. the story of Dikhayu Kuman and 3. the story of longevity ("yuvaddhanakumara).

2) To influence positive thinking in life (Sammaditthi) influencing life in every era by the ceremonies of renewal infiltrating in the belief system and way of life from ancient times to the present while human was happy and suffered. And

3) all key informants have faith in the power of triple gems and all mantras (Paritta) derived from the Sutra or the Buddha's words, in addition, they believe the mantra that was composed by Mahathera monks of Lanna and the ceremony of renewal that it is a sacred ceremony that can affect one's life namely: Longevity; good luck and prosperity with moral principles, which is the principle of Kamma, three basses of meritorious action, and four holy abiding etc.,

GAY WATTANATAM" AND IDENTITY NEGOTIATION THROUGH CULTURAL RECREATION IN CONTEMPORARY THAI SOCIETY: A CASE STUDY OF THE UBON RATCHATHANI CANDLE FESTIVAL

TACHAPON TONGTERM — 2025-12-29

Contemporary Thai society is undergoing a transformation in its identity structures, where gender diversity has become a challenge to traditional cultural frameworks, particularly in the Isan region, where religious and customary values remain deeply influential in everyday life. This article aims to 1) study and define “Gay Wattanatam” as a contemporary hybrid identity and analyze its formation and expression through Cultural Recreation in the Ubon Ratchathani Candle Festival; 2) assess the role of the Candle Festival as a recreational and cultural Safe Space for marginalized groups and synthesize its implications for the concept of recreation and marginalized identities in Thai society; and 3) propose Cultural Recreation management approaches that enhance the sustainability of “Gay Wattanatam” and foster inclusive coexistence under the Equal Marriage Law. Drawing on literature synthesis, field observation, and cultural analysis within a contemporary recreation framework, the findings reveal that “Gay Wattanatam” is formed through participation in candle art, dancing, and costume expression that integrates sexuality with Isan cultural heritage, transforming into symbolic capital recognized at the community level. This demonstrates that the Candle Festival is not merely a religious ritual but also a Safe Space and a platform for symbolic negotiation that reduces prejudice and creates shared experiences linking conservative values with alternative identities. At the same time, it highlights the role of Cultural Recreation as a mechanism for fostering new understandings and cultural justice. However, the continued existence of “Gay Wattanatam” requires supportive policy mechanisms, inclusive activity design, and multi-sectoral participation to ensure that the Candle Festival becomes a model of Cultural Recreation management that promotes diversity, understanding, and sustainable coexistence in Thai society in the era of Equal Marriage.