The Geography and Ethnic Identity: Human Representation of Krabi’s Historical City in the Early King Rama VI Era in Nirat Mueang Krabi

Abstract

The aim of this article was to investigate the human representations in various ethnic groups in Krabi as described in Nirat Mueang Krabi. According to the study, the Nirat poem depicted people in Krabi as a variety of ethnic groups. These groups performed a broad range of social, economic, and political roles, with different ways of life. The groups have reflected the diverse ethnic identity, relating to geographical patterns of settlement and occupation. The poet conveyed the human representations throughout visions, memories, and implications. The literature's depiction of different ethnic identity was mostly reliant on geography.