MATERIALS AND METHODS
Research area: The focus area for the research included the study of Sema Hin stones in the Province of Kalasin in Northeast Thailand. Field research was conducted primarily at the ancient community of Muang Fah Daed Sohn Yang where 432 Sema Hin stones have been identified and registered with the Department of Fine Arts. Other Sema Hin stones located in National Museums in the Province of Kalasin and Khon Kaen were also included in the study along with the remnants and stones of the ancient Stone Age rock culture that are scattered throughout Northeast Thailand.
Data collection: Preliminary Data collection was conducted primarily from document analysis a in May, 1987 and Primary data was collected from field research and extensive analysis of documents and research papers from December 2005 to May 2007 (18 months). The sample group consisted of 150 people in the province of Kalasin. Key informants consisted of the Abbots of rural temples and the official Royal temple of Kalasin. Qualitative research methods and Historic Approach methods were used in the study and analysis was undertaken by using descriptive analysis.