DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF BOARD GAME WITH THAI DAILY USAGE SENTENCES FOR CHINESE FAMILY LIVING IN BANGKOK

Abstract

This study investigates the Thai language learning needs of Chinese families living in Thailand, aiming to design a board game that assists them in Thailand in learning practical Thai daily usage sentences. With increasing Chinese migration to Thailand, there is demand for educational tools that combine language acquisition with family interaction, yet no existing board game specifically meets this need.This study employs a mixed-methods approach, recruiting 10 families as the research sample and surveying 100 Chinese residents. The researcher analyzes Thai learning needs by studying content from Pickup Thai and Thaipod101, along with survey results. Preferences for board game art styles are also examined. Six popular language and family board games were evaluated to identify their strengths. These findings, combined with expert interviews, inform the game's design.Findings indicated that Chinese families in Thailand prioritize learning Thai vocabulary, practical sentences, and cultural knowledge, focusing on six key scenarios: weather, restaurant, traveling, transportation, expressing feelings, and greeting & introducing yourself (selected by over 50% of respondents). The resulting board game integrates these elements with CLIL methodology, incorporating Thai cuisine, attractions, etiquette and history in a family-friendly format. The design features hand-painted visuals with color-coded thematic organization.

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