Abstract
This study determines the pattern of language choice in six domains among the Thai-Sikh people of Bangkok. The relationship between the patterns of language choice and various social variables are also examined. Data from a questionnaire survey of 40 participants from the Thai-Sikh community residing in a Thai-Sikh residential neighborhood was collected along with semi-structured interviews of 1-2 representatives of each age group. The data was analyzed using descriptive and inferential statistics. The results indicate that Thai is most commonly used in four out of the six domains; namely, family, friend, work, and market. English is most commonly used in the school domain and Punjabi in the temple domain. A significant relationship is observed between the patterns of language choice and 3 other variables including gender, age, and educational level.
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