Teaching Thai as a second language to students of the Hmong ethnic group

Abstract

              Teaching Thai may seem like a common practice in Thailand. Especially for Thai people who already use Thai in their daily life, it is not a big deal to learn to read and write Thai. But it is generally known that in Thailand there are still many ethnic groups living together in Thailand, working together to drive the economy and society. Especially the Hmong ethnic group In Thailand, there is a population of more than 150,000 people, spread out in various provinces, especially in the northern region such as Tak, Chiang Rai, and Chiang Mai, where there is a large Hmong ethnic population. As a result, in many areas where schools have been established, the number of students All are ethnic Hmong students. Teaching Thai is therefore taught as a second language for students in this group. Because students use Hmong language as their main language in everyday life. Teaching Thai language by integrating images into students' daily lives will help students understand the lesson and have lasting memories.