Development of Multi Language Communication in Local People using Electronic Dictionary

Abstract

Research objectives were to develop e-dictionary in Thai, Lao Vieng, Mon, English and Chinese language to enchance cultural tourism communication in Ban Pong District, Ratchaburi Province, and to evaluate the e-book effectiveness. The research methodology is divided into four main parts: 1. development of linguistic content using focusing groups of 10 people with cultural and language knowledge of nationalities to analyze important cultural content and the translation of cultural content at the level of words, conversation and description from Thai to Lao Vieng, Mon, English and Chinese languages, and 2. developing an e-book with a multimedia appearance. The findings include: 1. The content of the book is divided into 5 chapters: Chapter 1 local food and desserts, Chapter 2 clothes, Chapter 3 local products, Chapter 4 cultural attractions, and Chapter 5 cultural activities with efficiency of 80.4/80.33.