Punya Tepsing
Biographic Data
| ID | 4170374 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Punya Tepsing |
| GIVEN NAMES | Punya |
| FAMILY NAME | Tepsing |
| SIGNATURE | TEPSING P |
| AFFILIATIONS | Prince of Songkla University |
| VERIFIED | No |
| TOTAL WORKS | 10 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| WORKS AS AUTHOR | 10 |
| WORKS AS EDITOR | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2013 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Conditions Facilitating Cross-Cultural Collaboration for Inclusive Cultural Heritage Preservation in Thailand’s Southern Border Region
Narathiwat Province, in Thailand’s southern border region, is a multicultural society with distinctive cultural heritage. Although cultural conflict has weakened cooperation in heritage preservation, some communities have successfully collaborated across ethnic boundaries to preserve the cultural heritage of all groups equally. This study examined the conditions that facilitate cross-cultural collaboration for inclusive cultural heritage preserva…
The Feasibility of Upgrading Cultural Resource Tourism Routes in Betong District, Yala Province, Thailand, Under the Limitations of Border Areas
This study aimed to systematically categorize and critically analyze the feasibility of developing a cultural resource-based tourism route in Betong District, Yala Province, the southernmost area of Thailand, which is called “the city in the mist.” Research and development techniques were employed using a simulated map from an information system and community forums to create and revise a cultural resource-based tourism map in these areas: the Ai…
Heritage of Hybrid Temples at the Margins as Tourist Attractions
This paper investigates how hybrid temples are created and transformed into tourist attractions, focusing on Wat Phothikyan Phutthathum—a Thai–Chinese temple located in Kelantan, close to Malaysia’s border with Thailand. This study aims to understand how both the local Thai minority and Chinese majority contribute to temple hybridisation, examine the influence of such temples on community identity, and explore their growing importance as tourist …
Predicting Cultural Acceptance Among Students in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces
(1) Background: Thailand’s three southern border provinces face challenges in fostering cultural acceptance due to historical conflicts and religious influences. Promoting understanding through schools and families is crucial for reducing tensions and building harmony. This research aimed to examine the relationships among key factors influencing students’ behavior in accepting cultural differences within the multicultural social context of Thail…
Confirmatory Factors Analysis of Multicultural Leadership of Youth in the Three Southern Border Provinces of Thailand
Developing multicultural leadership in youth is crucial for fostering social harmony, emphasizing cross-cultural communication, adaptability, creative problem solving, and ethical leadership, particularly in Thailand’s three southern border provinces. This study aimed to analyze the confirmatory factors and assess the validity of the measurement model for multicultural leadership among youth in Thailand’s three southern border provinces. The stud…
Mapping the minds of spectators during an extreme ritual
We study the mental maps of spectators using psychological network models during a large naturally occurring extreme ritual. Our aim was to identify the psychometric network structure of psychological reactions to an extreme ritual, and to investigate the core features of ritual cognition among its spectators. Participants who observed the Nine Emperor God (or Vegetarian) Festival (N = 1041 Taoist-Buddhists) completed measures of social, affectiv…
Roles of Buddhist monks in strengthening relationships between Muslims and Buddhists in the three southern border provinces
This research aimed at investigating the roles of Buddhist monks in strengthening relationships between Muslims and Buddhists in the three southern border provinces by using the qualitative method. Data were collected from the documents and field studies in seven communities by observation. Interviews were conducted with 23 Buddhist monks, 12 governments officials, 31 Buddhists, 35 Muslims. Data triangulation was performed and descriptive analysi…
The Sino-Portuguese Architectural Identity of Chinese Descendants and Sustainable Development in Phuket, Thailand
Thai Migrant Workers Government Support for the Sustainable Living of Thai Migrant Workers Before and After Working in Singapore
The purpose of this study is to understand: (1) the motivation behind workers migrating to Singapore, (2) the obstacles faced by Thai workers in Singapore, (3) the obstacles faced by Thai workers after they return home, and (4) the government support for the life sustainability of Thai migrant workers before and after they work in Singapore. We conducted in-depth interviews with thirty-five Thai migrant workers in Singapore and eight Thai workers…
Survival of Drogpa Cultural and Traditional Memes and the Threat of Modern Development
This paper examines the impact of modern amenities such as roads, electricity, cell phones, television, and tourism on the two Drogpa communities of Me rag and Sag steng. It also aims to study the misinterpretation of ancient Drogpa history. The paper concludes that the endurance of Drogpa culture is uncertain and thus, loss of their identity is imminent in the near future. Therefore, the future of Drogpa culture and their hospitable behaviour wi…
Roles of Buddhist monks in strengthening relationships between Muslims and Buddhists in the three southern border provinces
This research aimed at investigating the roles of Buddhist monks in strengthening relationships between Muslims and Buddhists in the three southern border provinces by using the qualitative method. Data were collected from the documents and field studies in seven communities by observation. Interviews were conducted with 23 Buddhist monks, 12 governments officials, 31 Buddhists, 35 Muslims. Data triangulation was performed and descriptive analysi…
Survival of Drogpa Cultural and Traditional Memes and the Threat of Modern Development
This paper examines the impact of modern amenities such as roads, electricity, cell phones, television, and tourism on the two Drogpa communities of Me rag and Sag steng. It also aims to study the misinterpretation of ancient Drogpa history. The paper concludes that the endurance of Drogpa culture is uncertain and thus, loss of their identity is imminent in the near future. Therefore, the future of Drogpa culture and their hospitable behaviour wi…
Survival of Drogpa Cultural and Traditional Memes and the Threat of Modern Development
This paper examines the impact of modern amenities such as roads, electricity, cell phones, television, and tourism on the two Drogpa communities of Me rag and Sag steng. It also aims to study the misinterpretation of ancient Drogpa history. The paper concludes that the endurance of Drogpa culture is uncertain and thus, loss of their identity is imminent in the near future. Therefore, the future of Drogpa culture and their hospitable behaviour wi…
The Sino-Portuguese Architectural Identity of Chinese Descendants and Sustainable Development in Phuket, Thailand
Thai Migrant Workers Government Support for the Sustainable Living of Thai Migrant Workers Before and After Working in Singapore
The purpose of this study is to understand: (1) the motivation behind workers migrating to Singapore, (2) the obstacles faced by Thai workers in Singapore, (3) the obstacles faced by Thai workers after they return home, and (4) the government support for the life sustainability of Thai migrant workers before and after they work in Singapore. We conducted in-depth interviews with thirty-five Thai migrant workers in Singapore and eight Thai workers…
Roles of Buddhist monks in strengthening relationships between Muslims and Buddhists in the three southern border provinces
This research aimed at investigating the roles of Buddhist monks in strengthening relationships between Muslims and Buddhists in the three southern border provinces by using the qualitative method. Data were collected from the documents and field studies in seven communities by observation. Interviews were conducted with 23 Buddhist monks, 12 governments officials, 31 Buddhists, 35 Muslims. Data triangulation was performed and descriptive analysi…
Mapping the minds of spectators during an extreme ritual
We study the mental maps of spectators using psychological network models during a large naturally occurring extreme ritual. Our aim was to identify the psychometric network structure of psychological reactions to an extreme ritual, and to investigate the core features of ritual cognition among its spectators. Participants who observed the Nine Emperor God (or Vegetarian) Festival (N = 1041 Taoist-Buddhists) completed measures of social, affectiv…
Predicting Cultural Acceptance Among Students in Thailand’s Southern Border Provinces
(1) Background: Thailand’s three southern border provinces face challenges in fostering cultural acceptance due to historical conflicts and religious influences. Promoting understanding through schools and families is crucial for reducing tensions and building harmony. This research aimed to examine the relationships among key factors influencing students’ behavior in accepting cultural differences within the multicultural social context of Thail…
Confirmatory Factors Analysis of Multicultural Leadership of Youth in the Three Southern Border Provinces of Thailand
Developing multicultural leadership in youth is crucial for fostering social harmony, emphasizing cross-cultural communication, adaptability, creative problem solving, and ethical leadership, particularly in Thailand’s three southern border provinces. This study aimed to analyze the confirmatory factors and assess the validity of the measurement model for multicultural leadership among youth in Thailand’s three southern border provinces. The stud…
Conditions Facilitating Cross-Cultural Collaboration for Inclusive Cultural Heritage Preservation in Thailand’s Southern Border Region
Narathiwat Province, in Thailand’s southern border region, is a multicultural society with distinctive cultural heritage. Although cultural conflict has weakened cooperation in heritage preservation, some communities have successfully collaborated across ethnic boundaries to preserve the cultural heritage of all groups equally. This study examined the conditions that facilitate cross-cultural collaboration for inclusive cultural heritage preserva…
The Feasibility of Upgrading Cultural Resource Tourism Routes in Betong District, Yala Province, Thailand, Under the Limitations of Border Areas
This study aimed to systematically categorize and critically analyze the feasibility of developing a cultural resource-based tourism route in Betong District, Yala Province, the southernmost area of Thailand, which is called “the city in the mist.” Research and development techniques were employed using a simulated map from an information system and community forums to create and revise a cultural resource-based tourism map in these areas: the Ai…
Heritage of Hybrid Temples at the Margins as Tourist Attractions
This paper investigates how hybrid temples are created and transformed into tourist attractions, focusing on Wat Phothikyan Phutthathum—a Thai–Chinese temple located in Kelantan, close to Malaysia’s border with Thailand. This study aims to understand how both the local Thai minority and Chinese majority contribute to temple hybridisation, examine the influence of such temples on community identity, and explore their growing importance as tourist …
Sociology (5 works) · Geography (4 works) · Aesthetics (3 works) · Art (3 works) · Business (3 works) · Tourism (3 works) · Cultural Heritage Management and Preservation (2 works) · Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research (2 works) · Government (linguistics (2 works) · Identity (music (2 works)