Guidelines for the Development of Community-based Ecotourism Routes in the Thung Dok Krachiao Area Chaiyaphum

Abstract

Guidelines for the development of community-based ecotourism in the Thung Dok Krachiao area, Chaiyaphum Province, this study synthesizing data on the development of community-based ecotourism in the Thung Dok Krachiao area found that; The area of ​​Thung Dok Krachiew, Chaiyaphum Province, there are outstanding community potentials, including: The attraction potential of the community has a variety of natural attractions, the Krachiao flower field can attract tourists. The Potential in tourism activities, and it was also found that Thung Krachiao is a tourist attraction related to nature that is unique to the locality, Communities have specific activities for each community, which is a community advantage. However, the guidelines for the development of community-based ecotourism routes in the Thung Dok Krachiao area have a clear development direction, and there are government agencies, the private sector, and communities with a positive attitude towards ecotourism. Most of the resources are tourist attractions related to the nature of Thung Krachiew, which is endemic and plays an important role in sustainable ecotourism management. That is to say, promoting community participation by giving local people the opportunity to manage tourism such as expressing opinions, providing services to tourists, selling products to tourists, etc.