ATTITUDE TOWARDS THAI DIALECT USE: A CAES STUDY FROM THE TELEVISION SERIES 0F "NONG MAI RAI BORISUTH: NEUD KU NAI NAM NAO, EPISODE 1 - 3"

Abstract

This article aims to present the social member's attitude towards Thai dialect use. The attitude of social member regarding Thai dialect use will be studied through the characters of the television series representing population of the society as a case study. The chosen series is titled "Nong Mai Rai Borisuth: Neu Ku Nai Nam Nao episode 1 - 3" which is broadcasted on 07-Aug-2010 on channel 3. This series is chosen because it clearly reflects the social member's attitude of Thai dialect use. According to the study, the series reflects attitude both in positive and negative sides.