A MODEL FOR ENHANCING THE BUDDHIST TOURISM NETWORK DEVELOPMENT NETWORK IN NAKHON PHANOM PROVINCE

Abstract

This research has the following objectives: 1) to study the enhancement of the Buddhist tourism development network; 2) to study the model for enhancing the Buddhist tourism development network in Nakhon Phanom Province; 3) to propose a model for enhancing the Buddhist tourism development network in Nakhon Phanom Province. This study was carried out by means of qualitative research by using an interview form to collect data from 30 key informants. The obtained data were interpreted by descriptive analysis. The research results were as follows: Enhancing the Buddhist tourism development network: Thailand has Buddhist tourist attractions scattered throughout all provinces. In each context, the area is different. There is a story of the origin of the tourist attraction. To develop tourism, many factors are required, which can be summarized as (1) tourist attractions and good tourism activities; (2) environmental processes; (3) operational organizations; (4) legal and ethical processes; (5) good attitudes; (6) creative development; (7) leaders of a network with knowledge and virtue; (8) continuously creating good activities together; (10) being sincere and serious; (11) equality. A model for enhancing the Buddhist tourism network development network in Nakhon Phanom Province: for a temple that is a Buddhist tourist attraction, related agencies, and communities have jointly developed Buddhist tourism activities in terms of cultural traditions, public relations, conservation, and learning. A model for enhancing the Buddhist tourism development network in Nakhon Phanom Province: there are five types of models for enhancing Buddhist tourism development networks in Nakhon Phanom Province: (1) a model with a temple as a base for developing activities; (2) a model for co-management with the community; (3) an exhibition model as a museum center; (4) a model of web page preparation for monks; (5) a model of management in collaboration with government agencies.