Kajian Sosioekonomi Penduduk Keturunan Siam di Kampung Tanjung, Mukim Pedu, Padang Terap, Kedah

This research is done in Kampung Tanjung, Mukim Pedu, Padang Terap, Kedah. Kampung Tanjung was prefered for the research study because this area has changes especially in economics development and infrastructure. The objective of this research is to observe the sosioeconomic condition of
the Siamese community, specifically in Kampung Tanjung, who had experienced assimilation process. Basically, the community possesses unique socioeconomic condition which are derived from their anchestor and has been practised throughout generations. However, the assimilation process
has affected the Siamese society in a number of way. The main changes that take place on the youth group are derive from influence of education, outside interaction and desire to succeed as other society in Kedah. The other objective of this paper is to observe the current economic activities in agricultural, construction sector and also in government and nongovernment sector. Besides, this paper also discusses about the Siamese social system such as the ethnic, religion, marriage and family relationship or system which experiences many changes ever since long time ago. Researcher will also discuss the government development programs and infrastructure improvement facilities such school, clinic, road, electricity, water and telephone which all give an impact on this community life-style.