The legend of Pachit and Orapim in the dimension of local history and the creation of knowledge sets of people in the south Isan region.

Abstract

This research study examines the tale of Thao Pachit and Nang Oraphim in the context of South Isan's local history and the development of body knowledge.  This study has two significant objectives. The objectives of this research are twofold: first, to examine the essence of the legend of Thao Pachit and Nang Oraphim according to the perceptions of the people in the South Isan region; second, to explore the body of knowledge set from the legend of Thao Pachit and Nang Oraphim as the social and cultural cost of the local community in the southeast of Thailand. It employs a methodology for researching local history from a standpoint of historical legend.

The results revealed that the essence of the mythology of Thao Pachit and Nang Oraphim stems from the long-standing history of people's existence and the city's establishment. In this regard, local scholars in the southeastern area adapted in order to relate the community's past to current events. In addition, it has also used a myriad of places in the city and ancient sites in the South Isan area as settings for the story of the legend of Thao Pachit and Nang Oraphim.   In terms of the social and cultural dimensions, the events of the tale of Thao Pachit and Nang Oraphim are used to designate the location in a way that has become known as the country's legend in many places of the South Isan territories. These names have been passed down through generations to the current day. Moreover, the tale of Thao Pachit and Nang Oraphim is used as a tourism resource at the Phimai Festival in the form of light and sound performances.