Observations at the District Administration Office of Saraphi

Reference : MM-1-21-579

Name of creator(s) : Michael Moerman

Scope and content : March 25, 1969. First, a man intended to contact a forestry official, but he went to the Muang District of Chiang Mai Province. Second, another man came to pay land tax for himself and his neighbors, but he did not know their last name. So the staff helped him find the information. Third, two children came to search for census documents for their studies. Fourth, a man asked for a registrar of the conscription unit, but the latter went to the Muang district of the Chiang Mai Province. Fifth, there was a notification letter to the Chief District Officers about a chicken thief, but the information provided about the location was not enough. March 26, 1969. First, a woman came to the district administration office because she need a new ID card instead of the substitute yellow paper which was issued by government agencies. Second, a man came to pay taxes and spoke in a Northern dialect to the staff. Third, people who come to contact officials at the district administration office spoke in the Northern dialect. Fourth, a man asked for a copy of a marriage license. But as he had married a long time ago, the staff said that if it was discovered, he would keep the document for him. Fifth, a man came to report to the District Chief Officer that his water pump was stolen. He decided to ride on a pillion. Additionally, there were many situations that reflected relations between the villagers and district officers.

Extent and medium : Punch card