Lakhon Rong Songs of the Nakhon Bantoeng Troupe (Mae Bunnak Kanlayanamit) & the Phenomenon of Music in Siam
Issued Date
2025-01-01
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ISSN
22288279
eISSN
24081213
Scopus ID
2-s2.0-105011759765
Journal Title
Journal of Urban Culture Research
Volume
30
Start Page
240
End Page
259
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SCOPUS
Bibliographic Citation
Journal of Urban Culture Research Vol.30 (2025) , 240-259
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Hin-On T., Amatayakul P., Pidokrajt N., Charanyananda A., Natchanawakul N. Lakhon Rong Songs of the Nakhon Bantoeng Troupe (Mae Bunnak Kanlayanamit) & the Phenomenon of Music in Siam. Journal of Urban Culture Research Vol.30 (2025) , 240-259. 259. Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/111482
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Lakhon Rong Songs of the Nakhon Bantoeng Troupe (Mae Bunnak Kanlayanamit) & the Phenomenon of Music in Siam
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Abstract
This study examines the evolution of lakhon rong, a form of Thai musical theater, within the context of Siam’s socio-political and cultural changes during the early 20th century, particularly under the influence of Western modernization. The research focuses on the Nakhon Bantoeng Troupe, exploring how adaptations in lakhon rong performances reflected and contributed to the broader societal efforts towards crafting a modern Thai identity. The integration of Western musical elements with traditional Thai forms exemplifies strategic cultural negotiation, aligning with theories of adaptation and appropriation. Through an analysis of play scripts and historic recordings, this study highlights how cultural practices are dynamically redefined in response to global influences, thus offering insights into the mechanisms of cultural resilience and innovation in non-colonized contexts.