Traditional Knowledge in Chai Nat Province for Sustainable Tourism Promotion

Abstract

The objective of this research paper is to study the traditional knowledge in Chai Nat province for selecting and analyzing the traditional knowledge of Chai Nat province which can be applied in the sustainable tourism promotion. The results of the study reveal that traditional knowledge sources in Chai Nat province from field data collection of 56 sources in 2018-2019 covers 8 districts, namely, Muang district, Sankhaburi district, Sapphaya district, Manorom district, Wat Sing district, Nong Mamong district, Noen Kham district and Hankha district.

According to the study results on the traditional knowledge of Chai Nat province which can be applied to promote sustainable tourism; 1. traditional knowledge of “Khao Tang Kwa Pomelos” in Manorom district and Mueang district, 2. traditional knowledge of “Toddy Palm” in Sankhaburi district and Sapphaya district, 3. traditional knowledge of “Khao Raw Thien Bamboo Shoots” in Hankha district, 4. traditional knowledge of “Herbal Medicine Recipe of Luang Pu Suk” in Wat Sing district, and 5. traditional knowledge of “Lao Ethnic Woven Fabrics” in Noen Kham district and Nong Mamong district. The results of the study reveal traditional knowledge of “Toddy Palm” and “Lao Ethnic Woven Fabrics” also urgent need for preservation. The five traditional knowledges of Chai Nat province reveal Chainat identity and used to promote in province and community tourism activities. Moreover, They can be applied to plan for sustainable tourism.