Development of OTOP village’s to Community-Based Tourism: A case study of Silk Village Ban Thatnoi, Uthumphon Phisai district, Sisaket province.

Abstract

The objectives of this research were 1) to study the identity of OTOP village Ban Thatnoi, Uthumphon Phisai district, Sisaket Province, (2) to study tourism activity format of OTOP village Ban Thatnoi, Uthumphon Phisai district, Sisaket Province and 3) to develop a guideline for OTOP village Ban Thatnoi to Community Based Tourism standard. A purposive sampling technique is used to define target selection. The instrument of this study is an in-depth interview form and a structured interview form. The data is collected by individual interviews and focus group discussions. Data descriptive analysis technique is applied to describe the identity of the community.

            The research findings are as follows: 1) the identities of Ban Thatnoi are silk weaving, Greenbrier Smilax steamed in banana leaf cup, Siamese cassia curry with chrysalis, candle pudding, bread roast with skunk-vine scent, basketry, white Chinese chive plantation, local herbal medicine, Temple of Ban Thatnoi and Huai Samran trekking route. 2) The tourism activities are 3 steps: 2.1) Welcoming tourists, 2.2) Guiding process, 2.3) Sending tourist. 3) Guidelines for the development are as follows: 3.1) Community leaders should invite all of the community members to participate in every tourism activity. 3.2) The community should set food menus for tourists seasonally. 3.3) The community should make a list of tourism activities including relative costs and assign the coordinators. 3.4) The community should provide Home Stay and request for Home Stay standard. 3.5) The community should establish mutual agreements regarding the management of benefits. 3.6) The community should increase public relations by creating effective media and increase the channel of publication.