Journal of Thai-Chinese Social Science (JTCSS)

By Dr. Songyu Jiang, Editor-in-Chief

We are honored to present Volume 2, Issue 1 (January–April 2025) of the Journal of Thai-Chinese Social Science (JTCSS). This issue brings together six high-quality research articles that reflect the evolving interplay between digitalization, education, cultural revitalization, and cross-cultural dynamics in the Thai-Chinese academic context.

This issue covers a broad yet coherent spectrum of themes:

Rural cultural revitalization through local traditions,

Pedagogical innovation in music and dance education under digital transformation,

Challenges in Chinese language learning among Thai learners,

Attributional beliefs and academic outcomes of Thai trilingual students, and a bibliometric exploration of personalized Chinese education in the digital intelligence era.

🔹 Featured Article of This Issue:
We are especially pleased to highlight the article titled:
"A Theoretical Model and Strategic Framework of Digital Communication of Chinese Civilization: An Empirical Analysis Based on Grounded Theory" by Zhang Junjun, Liang Chen, Wu Haibo, and Xu Lu.
This paper presents an in-depth qualitative study on how overseas Chinese in Southeast Asia engage with digital platforms to preserve and disseminate Chinese civilization. By developing a six-dimensional grounded theory framework—including identity construction, digital communication habits, and intercultural integration—the article provides strategic insights for enhancing the global presence of Chinese culture in the digital age. Its theoretical depth and social relevance make it a distinguished contribution to the field and the highlight of this issue.

The editorial team sincerely thanks all contributing authors and reviewers whose collaboration made this issue possible. We remain committed to advancing high-impact scholarship on Sino-Thai relations, digital society, education, and intercultural understanding.