Knowledge of Prediction of Thai-Khmer Ethnic Groups in Surin Province DOI:

Abstract

The objective of this article was to study knowledge of the prediction of Thai-Khmer ethnic groups in Surin province. There were steps for data collecting including area study, interviews, observations, and participation. The specific target groups were (1) ceremonial instructors, (2) community leaders, (3) participants in the ceremonies, (4) people with direct experience, and (5) local philosophers. The area study was in Ban Krathom, Na Bua sub-district, Mueang Surin district, Surin province. The results of the study were that the Thai-Khmer ethnic groups in Surin province have some areas connected with Cambodia country and people are influenced by cultural traditions beliefs and rituals and traditional prophetic knowledge. The prediction of the Thai-Khmer group in the Surin province area has three divination characteristics. The nature of divination is by using materials and equipment: (1) the use of chicken chins and eggs used in divination (2) the use of flowers, often called Champa Champi, used in divination for divination (3) and method "Bol" in the Khmer language means divination Its prophetic significance is often associated with supernatural and mystical powers. And such predictions often appear in the rituals of the community. In terms of various structural aspects of the community and prediction, most of them have problems and lead to prediction methods, with the main reasons being (1) physical health, (2) security of life and property, (3) housing, (4) job duties and achievements, and (5) methods of healing. The principles of prediction and the results obtained from the predictions from the things shown on the materials and equipment are the ancestors' knowledge. They are regarded as the local cultural heritage. The prognosis has been inherited until the present.