Abstract
This research was qualitative research. The objectives of this study were to: 1) collect
information on types and troupes of central region folk performances in Ang Thong Province, and 2) study the
history and style of central region folk performances in Ang Thong Province. Documents and field data were
collected for a period of not less than 20 years (until 2022) by the central region folk Performing troupes in Ang
Thong Province. The tools were preliminary surveys, interview forms, and informal observations. The results
showed that there were 4 types of central region folk performances in the in Ang Thong Province and there were
the following performance troupes: 3 Khon Sod, 7 Likay, 1 Ram Tone, and 23 Chatree drama.
Khon Sod is a performance caused by villagers to sing and dance. It is based on various types of performances
such as Nang Talung, Khon, Chatree drama, and Likay. It's a fast-paced, humorous story.
Likay originated from the recitation of praise and was introduced in Thailand by Muslims in the south. It is an
entertainment that conveys the performance through singing, dancing, dialogue, and gestures that the audience
can understand.
Ram Tone is a folk song performed by memorizing lyrics without written notes. The reason why it is called
"Ram Tone" is because it uses the "Tone" that looks like a single-faced drum as the main instrument for rhythm.
Chatree drama is a show for entertainment and a ritual of belief in the performance of offerings to the sacred
things. It features a fast-paced, playful, and humorous manner through singing and dialogue in the lyrics to
increase understanding.
