การดำรงอยู่ของผี : ภาพแทนความดี ความจริง ความงาม สัญญะความเชื่อที่ปรากฏในเรือนพื้นถิ่น ปกาเกอะญอและโพล่ง เมืองลี้ จังหวัดลำพูน เพื่อสื่อสารดุลยภาพทางวัฒนธรรม
Year: 2026
Type: article
Abstract: This research investigates the existence of animistic beliefs embedded in the vernacular houses of the Pga k’nyau (Sgaw Karen) and Phlong (Pwo Karen) communities in Li District, Lamphun Province, Northern Thailand. The study interprets spirits as cultural signs that encode values of Goodness, Truth, and Beauty, which are expressed through architectural forms and ritual practices. A qualitative research design within the ethnographic tradition was employed, utilizing participant observation, in-depth interviews, and architectural mapping to analyze symbolic meanings in household spaces. Findings reveal that architectural elements such as the main post, fireplace, stairs, and ritual crossbeam (Ta Law) function not only as structural features but also as boundary markers that mediate the relationships among humans, spirits, and nature. These spatial symbols embody animistic ontology and sustain cultural balance, reflecting the lived philosophy of coexistence among the Pga k’nyau and Phlong. The study highlights how vernacular houses operate as sacred spaces that preserve indigenous knowledge and communicate cultural identity across generations.
Institution: Silpakorn University
Language: Thai
Subfield: Archeology (arts and humanities)
Field: Arts and Humanities
Domain: Social Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W7220162681