Abstract
This paper considers the interpretation of a local museum in Thailand using the local museum of Thai Bueng Khok Salung as a case study. Data collection was carried out from 9 September 2015 to 22 January 2018. The collected data were derived from related documents, previous studies, in-depth interviews and observations. This present research aimed to investigate the interpretation of the case study through the management of “persons, places, and things”. The findings revealed that there are two major types of interpretation at the museum: the interpretation for the people in the community (that is, indigenous curators, local visitors, and local people) and the interpretation for the people outside the community (that is, general visitors and specific-purpose visitors). The results of the study indicate an appropriate and effective interpretation system for the specific community context which encourages people—both locals and foreigners—to be aware of the value of the community. Consequently, as a result of their awareness, people would increasingly cherish their community and work in collaboration with other people for the sustainable development of the community.
Highlights
A local museum is treated as a representative of the history, origin and identity of a community
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To establish and understand the true meaning of museum, initially, indigenous curators as a group of people who dedicate themselves to preserving and protecting their communities must equip themselves with knowledge, creativity, and devotion
Summary
A local museum is treated as a representative of the history, origin and identity of a community. Such a museum offers development and preservation opportunities for the local community, which might be adversely affected by globalization. There is another constitutional article supporting the local community which was enacted on 24 August 2007 (Community Rights, Part 12, Section 66) that prioritizes biological diversity in a balanced and sustainable fashion [3]. The local museum has gradually changed according to the social conditions and social context with the objective to promote the preservation of the local community
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