Guidelines for Managing World Heritage areasA Case study of Sukhothai Historical Park

Abstract

The research article aims to 1) study the management conditions of World Heritage areas, 2) study and compare personal factors affecting the management of World Heritage areas, and 3) study guidelines for managing World Heritage areas. Conduct research according to integrated research methods. During quantitative research A survey research study was used with 236 personnel of the Sukhothai Historical Park, collected from the entire population. The tool was a questionnaire. Data were analyzed by frequency, percentage, mean, and standard deviation. and t-tests, F-tests, and qualitative research. Through in-depth interviews with 12 key informants, data were analyzed using descriptive data formats. The results of the research found that 1) the level of management conditions of World Heritage areas Overall, it was at a high level. 2) Comparison of personal factors affecting the management of World Heritage areas. It was found that personnel with different genders, ages, education, positions, salaries, and work experiences had different opinions on the management of World Heritage areas. Not different in every aspect. 3) Guidelines for managing World Heritage areas found that (1) conducting surveys to clearly register the total number of ancient sites (2) conducting academic work and restoring historical sites (3) Conducting the transfer of information and knowledge regarding area management practices (4) Conducting coordination and cooperation between agencies and communities and (5) Conducting promotion and support of benefits to the people in the area from effective management. concrete