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Assessment of Tourism Development Potential Based on Tourism Components in Buffer Zone of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Uthai Thani Province |
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| Creator | Sangsan Phumsathan |
| Title | Assessment of Tourism Development Potential Based on Tourism Components in Buffer Zone of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Uthai Thani Province |
| Contributor | Panita Panyo, Nantachai Pongpattananurak, Sommai Udomwitid |
| Publisher | Assumption University |
| Publication Year | 2565 |
| Journal Title | ABAC Journal |
| Journal Vol. | 42 |
| Journal No. | 4 |
| Page no. | 115-134 |
| Keyword | Tourism Development, Buffer Zone Area, Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary |
| URL Website | www.abacjournal.au.edu |
| Website title | ABAC Journal |
| ISSN | 0858-0855 |
| Abstract | The objectives of this study were to 1) explore tourist attractions in the buffer zone of Huai Kha Khaeng Wildlife Sanctuary, Uthai Thani Province, 2) determine indicators for tourism development potential and assess tourism potential in accordance with tourism components, and 3) propose guidelines for tourism development in and around the buffer zone area. This study was conducted in April 2021 through February 2022, applying a mixed methods model. An on-site survey within the study area, revealed a total of 17 active tourist attractions. A set of indicators was developed for assessing the tourism development potential. This comprised of 32 indicators based on five tourism components (attraction, accessibility, amenity, accommodation, and activity) and local participation. In accordance with the tourism components, the results indicated that in general the tourism development potential of the study area was at moderate level with accessibility receiving the highest score, followed by activities, attractions, accommodation, and local participation, respectively. Based on these results, in relation to tourism development, nature-based tourism should be considered as the major attraction of the site. For effective tourism development, priority should be given to the development of facilities and the provision of quality services. Additionally, promoting community participation in tourism management is an important issue. |
