The Social Capital Potentiality of the Lao Vieng Ethnic Group at Wat Yai Lao (Wat Yai Thakhinaram) Community in Nakhon Nayok Province, Thailand
Keywords:
Thais of Lao descent, Lao Vieng ethnic group, Social capital potentiality of the Wat Yai Lao communityAbstract
This qualitative research aims to study the social capital potentiality of the Lao Vieng ethnic group residing in the Wat Yai Lao community, located in Nakhon Nayok province, Thailand. The sample group comprises 84 individuals, including residents from Wat Yai Lao and neighbouring communities, local government officials, and administrators from Nakhon Nayok province responsible for education, tourism, and cultural affairs. Snowball Sampling was utilized as the sampling method for this study. Data collection involved both participatory and non-participatory observation within the studied communities, along with in-depth interviews with the sample group. Subsequently, the results were analyzed using content analysis techniques. The findings reveal that: 1) The social capital potentiality of the Lao Vieng ethnic group in the Wat Yai Lao community encompasses human capital, institutional capital, and intellectual and cultural capital. 2) Human capital with significant potential includes attributes such as the sense of gratitude, public-mindedness, and positive attitudes. 3) Institutional capital with significant potential comprises adherence to ethnic identity and the institution with a temple serving as a focal point for faith grounded in goodwill. Additionally, being an institution that is recognized as a cultural tourism community of Nakhon Nayok. 4) Intellectual and cultural capital with significant potential encompasses the intellectual capital in the construction of the Wat Yai Lao Buddhist temple, Lao Vieng traditional woven fabric, Lao Vieng traditional local cuisine, and the cultural capital of Lao Vieng traditional events held on various occasions throughout the year.
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