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 will depend on how well they perceive and respond to the modern developments. Finally, this paper concludes that the government of Bhutan and Drogpa should proceed collaboratively to sustain their valuable culture and traditions. Furthermore, government should also examine methodically prior to executing any development activity to make certain that tribal cultures be endorsed and more tribal youths be encouraged to acclimatize to their cultures and traditions

Labour migration is a phenomenon, which is not motionless; rather, it amplifies rapidly particularly from superfluous labourer countries to the labourer scarce countries. In the midst of trade liberalization and globalization reshaping the world's economy in toto, the labour migration has multiplied additionally. Labour migration has benefited both the sender and recipient countries. Most significantly, the remittances sent by migrants from overseas have contributed to the economic development of their countries of origin and the living standards of their families have improved progressively. Conversely, the increase in labour migration has founded numerous social problems that have threatened the safety of the migrants and their families back at home. Consequently, an instantaneous need has arisen for both sender and recipient countries to act collaboratively in formulating policies regarding the migrants' intrinsic needs and therefore ensuring the sustainability of labour migration in the future.

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This study investigates a lost word in oral language in the Southern Thai dialect called "Sēụ̄x Mang" by using qualitative multi-methods research such as unstructured in-depth interviews, focused group discussions, observations and social networks from 30 key informants. The sample included an abbot, community leader, ranger and old people from Pa Yang and Songkhla City. In addition, documentary evidence was used in the study. The results indicated that elderly people are the last generation who know the meaning of "Sēụ̄x Mang" and even they use the same word of "Mang and Sēụ̄x Mang" to denote different meanings in Southern Thai dialect only. "Mang" refers to prudent or indecisive or early morning while "Sēụ̄x Mang" means to a sub specie of panther. Moreover, further study revealed that this specific word links to the loss of a fertile homeland which once belonged to Pa Yang Community and their proud history.

The main purpose of this research was to examine the potential mediation effects of self-esteem on the association between international students’ emotional intelligence (EI) and adjustment, as indexed by academic adjustment, social adjustment, and psychological adjustment. Data from 151 international students in southern Thailand were collected. The path analysis indicated that self-esteem fully mediated the relationships between EI and social adjustment and psychological adjustment, whereas self-esteem acted as a partial mediator between EI and academic adjustment. In addition, self-esteem impacted the three outcomes much more strongly than EI. Practical suggestions for enhancing students’ adjustment are addressed and examined. The limitations of the research and suggestions for further studies are also briefly discussed.