MULTICULTURALISM OF ETHNIC GROUPS: INFLUENCE ON LOCAL HOMES IN NORTHERN THAILAND

Abstract

          This research paper aims to study the multiculturalism of ethnic groups in the North. and explain the influence of multicultural peoples of northern ethnic groups on such indigenous houses. This study is a documentary research. by systematically searching for research both domestically and internationally studying the homebuilding of ethnic minority groups in northern Thailand. A total of 13 researches were obtained, divided into 7 studies in Thailand and 6 in foreign countries. The results showed that 1) Multiculturalism is divided into 1.1) The lifestyle of the Hmong is a large-scale household. Malabria evolved from hunter to farmer. Thai Puan and Thai Lue use their cultural bargaining powers and generate income from tourism. 1.2) The language and customs of the Dara Ang people that are still preserved are the language, costumes, legends, rituals and naming. 1.3) Race and ethnic identity of the Akha and Mien people permeate their daily lives and are related to society, economy and politics, and 1.4) The diversity of ethnic groups that moved to Mae Sot district had social interactions that started from cooperation to assimilation through marriage and childbearing. There is a separation in the area of ​​residence. but does not distinguish between religion and gender and 2) Influence of multicultural people of ethnic minorities in the north on indigenous houses, it was found that the factor affecting the preservation of indigenous house identity was the agricultural society. extended family characteristics and beliefs. External factors affecting the change of indigenous houses are modern times and social conditions. and internal factors, such as the choice of housing area spiritual leader change of religion and marriage. Factors influencing the change of living space in the vernacular house were architecture and way of life.