The Book “Three Kingdoms” Wanipok Version (Book 1): Reading for Promoting Ethics

Authors

  • Sasinan Toochaleesrithin Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences, Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University
  • Thanyalak Chankachang Faculty of Humanitiesand Social Sciences Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University
  • Apinya Seesomya Faculty of Humanitiesand Social Sciences Sakon Nakhon Rajabhat University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.64769/rdj.v29i2.281326

Keywords:

Keywords: Three Kingdoms, Virtue, Ethics

Abstract

This research aimed to survey ethics in the contents of the book “Three Kingdoms” Wanipok Version (Book 1) to explore which ethic is contained in the book “Three Kingdoms” Wanipok Version (Book 1). The selected book was written by Yakhob who is a famous writer in Thailand. It contained 594 pages. This book was printed as a souvenir for the 100th anniversary of Yakhob in 2003. This study focused on the expressions that represent ethics in the content of book “Three Kingdoms”. It is an interesting book and many people are interested in it. This book has provided various concepts and perspectives such as morality, politics, tradition, culture, wisdom, etc. Readers can apply what they learn from the book in their real life which can develop them to prepare for their future.

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Published

2026-01-14

How to Cite

Toochaleesrithin, S., Chankachang, T. ., & Seesomya, A. . (2026). The Book “Three Kingdoms” Wanipok Version (Book 1): Reading for Promoting Ethics. Reading Journal, 29(2), 224–243. https://doi.org/10.64769/rdj.v29i2.281326

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