Thai Major

Thai Major

Thai Major

The Bachelor of Arts majoring in Thai focuses on the study of Thai language and literature and integrates it with the learning of religions, art, culture and history. Furthermore, the curriculum emphasizes on courses of Epigraphy and Ancient Documents which provide important facts for studying Archeology, History, Thai art and culture. Thailand currently lacks of expertise in Thai language, Thai literature, linguistics and the reading of inscriptions and ancient texts.

Assistant Professor Amornchai Khahakitkoson

Assistant Professor Amornchai Khahakitkoson

M.A. (Curriculum and Instruction), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University B.A. (Thai) Second Class Honors, Silpakorn University B.A. (Mass Communication), Ramkhamhaeng University Grad. Dip. (Teaching Profession), Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University

Accomplishments

Researches/Creative works

  • A Study of the Reciprocal Attitudes of Thai and Chinese in Thai Novel, 2016-2017

Conferences

  • “S.A.I. Le Grand-duc Boris de Russie aux Fêtes du Siam pour le Couronnement du Roi: A Memoir Reflecting the Society of Siam and the Coronation of King Rama VI,” Veridian E-Jounal Thai Version in Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts Issue 10 Volume 2 (May-August 2017): page 1702 - 1725.

Textbook/Books/Translations and Other academic works

  • Thai for Communication, 2016.
    Authors:
    1. Kittichai Pinno, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
    2. Amornchai Khahakitkoson, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology

Assistant Professor Kittichai Pinno

Assistant Professor Kittichai Pinno

B.A. (Thai) First Class Honors, Silpakorn University

M.A. (Linguistics), Chulalongkorn University

Accomplishments

    Researches/Creative works

  • A Study of the King and other Members of Royal Family’s Accounts and Experience in Foreign Countries in the Rama VI Era, 2018-2019.

    • Conferences

  • “Niras Sangkhara: The Journey for True Peace and Happiness,” Damrong Journal Issue 15 Volume 1 (January-June 2016): page 177-200.
  • “The Spanish Coronation: The Account of Events Reflecting King Rama VI's Personality,” Damrong Journal Issue 16 Volume 2 (July-December 2017): page 169-195.
  • “Broken: A Reflection of Children and Adolescence Problems in Contemporary Society,” Veridian E-Journal Thai Version in Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts Issue 11 Volume 2 (May-August 25018): page 255-270.

    • Textbook/Books/Translations and Other academic works

  • Thai for Communication, 2016.
    Authors
    1. Kittichai Pinno, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
    2. Amornchai Khahakitkoson, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
  • Thai Literature Directory Volume 4: Thai Literature in the Rama VI Era. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Foundation under Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Patronage, 2017, 880
    Authors
    1. Kittichai Pinno, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
    2. Amornchai Khahakitkoson, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
  • Contemporary Thai Literature. Bound Copy, 2560, 164 pages.

Dr. Chutichol Aemdit

Dr. Chutichol Aemdit

B.A. (Thai), Silpakorn University M.A. (Linguistics), Chulalongkorn University Ph.D. (Linguistics), Chulalongkorn University

Accomplishments

Researches/Creative works

    • The Competing Roles of the National Languages and English in ASEAN Countries: Study on Language Choice in the Domains of Law, Media, Education, Literature and Politics, 2016-2019.

Academic Journals

    • “The Influence of Language on Thought: The Difference between Thai and Japanese Languages,” Damrong Journal Issue 15 Volume 1 (January-June 2016): page 221-242.
    • “The Influence of English Language on Bilinguals’ Cognition: A Test of the Linguistic Relativity Hypothesis in Thai Speakers,” Sripatum Review, Humanities and Social Sciences Issue 16 Volume 2 (July-December 2016): page 7-15.
      Authors
      1. Chutichol Aemdit, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
      2. Amara Prasithrathsint

Textbook/Books/Translations and Other academic works

  • An Ethnosemantic Study of Rice Terms and the Conceptual System of Rice in Southeast Asian Languages. CU Printing House, 2017, 29 pages.
    Authors
    1. Chutichol Aemdit, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
    2. Amara Prasithrathsint
    3. Watit Pumyoo
  • The Influence of Tenses on Cognition of Thai, Japanese and English Speakers: Whorf Hypothesis Testing. CU Printing House, 2017, 25 pages.

Dr. Waraporn Poolsatitiwat

B.A. (History), Thammasat University

M.A. (European Studies), Chulalongkorn University

Graduate Certificate (International Studies), The University of Adelaide, Australia

MA. (Applied Linguistics), The University of Adelaide, Australia

MA. (Archives and Record Management), University of Liverpool, United Kingdom

PhD. (Archives and Record Management), University of Liverpool, United Kingdom

Dr. Sirisarn Mueanphothong

Dr. Sirisarn Mueanphothong

B.A. (Thai), Burapha University

M.A. (Thai Epigraphic Studies), Silpakorn University

Ph.D. (Thai Studies), Burapha University

Accomplishments

    Researches/Creative works

  • A Study of Research Status of Khmer Studies in Thailand, 2017-2018.
    Researchers
    1. Sirisarn Muenphothong, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
    2. Prayoon Songsilp

    • Conferences

  • Note on Thai Terminology : the Status of Khmer-loanwords in Thai and her Homeland. The 12th International Conference on "Southeast Asian Cultural Values: Culture of Peace", Phnom Penh Hotel, Cambodia, pages 127-133, 8-9 December 2016.
    1. Kangvol Khatshima, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
    2. Sirisarn Muenphothong, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
    3. Chatupohn Khotkanok, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
  • Phnom Dongrak Mountain Range: an Area-studies for Peace. The 12th International Conference on "Southeast Asian Cultural Values: Culture of Peace", Phnom Penh Hotel, Cambodia, pages 17-25, 8-9 December 2016.
    Researchers
    1. U-Tain Wongsathit, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
    2. Kangvol Khatshima, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
    3. Sirisarn Mueanphothong, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
  • The King of Thonburi archive on "Rang tra to cities in Chula Sakarat 1136 (2317 B.E.)": The forgotten evidence. The National Academic Conference "Art and Culture: The Dynamics of Contemporary Societies", The Research Institute of Northeastern Art and Culture Mahasarakham University, page 132 – 140, 25 July 2018.
    Researchers
    1. Sirisarn Mueanphothong, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
    2. Sawinee Khonkaen

    • Academic Journals

  • “Inscription at the Base of the Buddha’s Disciples: Prasariputra and Pramoggallana found at Wat Phra Keaw Chiang Rai Province,” Damrong Journal Issue 15 Volume 2 (July-December 2016): page 33-58.

Mr. Porpon Suksai

Mr. Porpon Suksai

B.A. (Thai) Second Class Honors, Silpakorn University

M.A. (Thai Epigraphic Studies), Silpakorn University

Accomplishments

    Researches/Creative works

  • Phanom Rung Temple; from Inscriptions and Ancient Documents, 2015-2018.
    Researchers
    1. Porpon Suksai, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archaeology
    2. Santi Pakdeekham

    • Textbook/Books/Translations and Other academic works

  • Medicine in Inscription and Medicine Texts during Rattanakosin Era. 2015, 20 pages.

Miss Apasom Chaisangjan

Miss Apasom Chaisangjan

B.A. (Thai Literature), Kasetsart University

M.A. (Thai Epigraphic Studies), Silpakorn University

Accomplishments

    Conferences

  • Textiles: The Faith in Buddhism of Sukhothai Women. The National Academic Conference "Art and Culture: The Dynamics of Contemporary Societies", The Research Institute of Northeastern Art and Culture Mahasarakham University, page 300-308, 25 July 2018.
    1. Apasom Chaisangjan, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology
    2. U-Tain Wongsathit, Department of Oriental Languages, Faculty of Archeology