Adaptation to Thai Citizenship: A Case Study of Thai-Chinese Yunnan, Mae Fah Laung District, Chiang Rai, Thailand -

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Published: Apr 29, 2019
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Chinese-Yunnan, Adaptation, Citizenship, Culture

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Phitnaree Thutsanti
Bauru of Disease Control, Ministry of Public Health, Bangkok, THAILAND
Tawatchai Apidechkul
School of Health Science, Mae Fah Luang University, THAILAND
Chadaporn Inta
Center of Excellence for the Hill tribe Health Research, Mae Fah Luang University, THAILAND
Panupong Upala
Center of Excellence for the Hill tribe Health Research, Mae Fah Luang University, THAILAND
Ratipark Tamornpark
Center of Excellence for the Hill tribe Health Research, Mae Fah Luang University, THAILAND

Abstract

Introduction: Chinese Yunnan migrated into Thailand through Myanmar for different reasons, and have settled in mountainous areas in northern Thailand especially Mae Fah Luang District, Chiang Rai Province, Thailand. Objective: The study aimed to understand the development and adaptation to the new environment and obtaining Thai citizenship among the Chinese Yunnan. Methods: A validated question guideline was used for gathering the information and an in-depth interview was done with 24 key informants including male and female of different age categories. Results: We found that after passing through the 3rd generation, Chinese Yunnan have become Thai-Chinese Yunnan completely, integrated aspects of Thai culture, education, politics, trade and enjoy the same rights as Thai people. Currently, they feel themselves Thai and pound of to be Thai. However, most of Thai-Chinese Yunnan still maintain some Chinese identity through local language, local food, traditional and cultural patterns. Conclusion: After passing for years, the Thai-Chinese Yunnan are completely become Thai but still maintain their cultures and some life styles.

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Thutsanti, P., Apidechkul, T., Inta, C., Upala, P., & Tamornpark, R. (2019). Adaptation to Thai Citizenship: A Case Study of Thai-Chinese Yunnan, Mae Fah Laung District, Chiang Rai, Thailand: -. Journal of Health Science and Alternative Medicine, 1(1), 8–13. Retrieved from https://he01.tci-thaijo.org/index.php/jhealthscialternmed/article/view/178093
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