Thai Carpentry Knowledge Transmission: Development of Traditional Apprenticeships in a New Context | พัฒนาการทางรูปแบบการส่งต่อองค์ความรู้ในการสร้างอาคารไม้ไทยโบราณใน บริบทปัจจุบัน

The shortage of highly skilled carpenters is an obstacle to the conservation of Thai wooden heritage. This article aims to explore the development of the Thai carpentry education system in order to analyse its nature and propose an effective method for conserving traditional knowledge. This research is based on interviews with relevant parties who work closely with traditional Thai wooden construction. Documentary research is also utilized to supplement data obtained from fieldwork. The findings suggest that apprenticeships make up the largest part of a carpenter’s education. Although apprenticeships have transitioned from traditional to institutional, the essence of the education remains the same.