The Social Reflections and Concepts Presented in the Poetry “Khang Khlong Kannayao” (2021-2022)

Abstract

This research aims to analyze the reflections and social concepts presented in the poetry “Khang Khlong Kannayao” by Naowarat Pongpiboon as folllowing; 1. Reflections and ideas on society, 2. Reflections and ideas on the economy, and 3. Reflections and ideas on politics. The data used in this research were drawn from the column 'Khang Khlong Kannayao,' published in the Sunday edition of the Daily News newspaper from 2021 to September 2022 and additionally, informal in-depth interviews were conducted with Naowarat Pongpaiboon.

The research findings revealed that: 1. The social reflections in the poems highlight issues affecting individuals and significant events of the period. 2. The reflections and concepts related to the economy encompass international trade, agriculture, and labor development. 3. Political themes are also present in the poetry. Although the poet does not directly criticize politics, he reflects on political events from key periods through his poems by adding Buddhist principles to convey his ideas.