The research is “The study of the identity of the Thai Songdam community according to the principles of Buddhism in Ban Don Sub-district, U-Thong District, Suphanburi Province” was aimed at 1) to study the identity of the Thai Songdam community in Ban Don Subdistrict, U-Thong District, Suphanburi Province; 2) to study the identity of the Thai Song Dam community in Ban Don Sub-district, U-Thong District, Suphanburi Province; and 3) To study the identity of the Thai Songdam community in Ban Don Sub-district, U-Thong District, Suphanburi Province. Under the principles of documentary research and fields research by using an interview form as a tool to collect data and participate in participatory observations using 3principles: 1) Document study related literature and research It is a study of the concept. Theories of identity studies of Thai Songdam according to Buddhism in Ban Don Sub-district, U-Thong District, Suphanburi Province from primary and secondary data sources. 2) Fieldwork data collection tool to gain insights. There were interview forms and sample population studied. Voice recorder Cameras, video cameras, notebooks, and 3) descriptive data analysis. Offer information and suggestions.
The research results were found that
1) A study of the identity of the Thai Songdam community according to Buddhism principles in Ban Don Subdistrict, U-Thong District, Suphanburi Province, it was found that the history of the Thai Songdam people arose from the local traditions, beliefs, and cultures that adhere to each other throughout the society. The Thai Songdam people still maintain a good culture and tradition.
2) A study of the identity of the Thai Songdam community according to Buddhism principles in Ban Don Subdistrict, U-Thong District, Suphanburi Province, it was found that the Thai Song Dam people were respectful of the Chao Phoe shrine (God Father), which was regarded as the “sacred of the village” that the villagers in each village respect. The Thai Songdam people believe that the village spirits or the godfather can rely on it to help protect and protect and eliminate suffering for them. The Thai Song Dam people have unique tribal characteristics. They differ from other cultures in communities, but cultural differences are not a hindrance to living with other communities. And go smoothly Along with the Buddhist way of life and in harmony with the stories that take place in the ritual
3) A study of the identity of the Thai Songdam community according to Buddhism principles in Ban Don Subdistrict, U-Thong District, Suphanburi Province, it was found that the culture of the Thai Song Dam people is mostly a tradition and rituals that are closely related to beliefs. Traditions and rituals that happened to meet the beliefs of the Thai Songdam people in various fields, there is a combination of Buddhist traditions and rituals by applying them to the traditions and culture of the Thai Songdam people harmoniously.
