The Four Aspect of Cultural Capitals in Old Commercial Districts in the Central Region of Thailand

Communities and old commercial districts in the central region of Thailand have history, wisdom, skills, practices, movable goods, architecture and landscapes that can be used as cultural capital to create value for the area further. Generally, cultural capital is defined as tangible and intangible, which can lead to confusion in valuing it, as some cultural capital overlaps between tangible and intangible aspects. This academic article aims to study the characteristics of old commercial districts in the central region of Thailand and to analyse the cultural capital patterns in old commercial districts in the central region of Thailand. The findings from the study found that there are four aspects of cultural capital relevant to local people. 1) Information: Cultural capital transmits via listening, reading, talking and watching. This is related to the moments in people's memories and thoughts in the area. 2) Practice: Cultural capital transmits via practices, activities and processes. This is related to the activities of people in the area. 3) Object: Cultural capital transmits via touching, possession, and use. This is related to people's use in the area. and 4) Place: Cultural capital transmits via atmosphere, senses and space usage. This is related to people's use of space in the area. This is expected to allow for a clearer classification of the forms and relevance of cultural capital, leading to cultural practices, the creation of cultural products and services, the conservation and application of cultural landscapes and heritage, and creative problem-solving for local communities or societies.