Abstract
Cultural tourism is a vital part of the Thai economy, without which the country would have a significantly reduced income. Key to the cultural tourism business in Thailand is the ancient history that is to be found throughout the country in the form of monuments and artifacts. This research examines the management of these ancient monuments in the lower central part of the country. By studying problems with the management of cultural tourism, the researchers outline a suitable model to increase its efficiency. For the attractions to continue to provide prosperity for the nation, it is crucial that this model is implemented to create a lasting and continuous legacy for the cultural tourism business.
Highlights
Tourism is an industry that can generate significant income for the country and, for many years, tourists have been the largest source of income for Thailand when compared to other areas
The second step was creation of a model for management of cultural tourism in the ancient monuments of Lower Central Thailand through analysis of field data obtained from observation, interview and focus group discussion
The fourth and final step in the procedure was correction of the model for management of cultural tourism in the ancient monuments of Lower Central Thailand based on the recommendations of the informants
Summary
Tourism is an industry that can generate significant income for the country and, for many years, tourists have been the largest source of income for Thailand when compared to other areas. The reason for this lies in the number of foreign tourists who travel to Thailand. There is a large amount of cultural (art) tourism in Thailand, especially concerned with ancient monuments and religious sites. These ancient monuments and religious sites are places that show how modern Thailand has developed as a civilization since the past They elevate Thai identity in the realms of art, culture, history and archaeology. It can be said that ancient monuments and religious sites are important and highly related to the tourist industry (Angkoon, 2004, p.148)
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