Components of Tourism Affecting for Thai Tourists' Decision to Select Camping and Glamping Tourism in Doi Khun Tan National Park

Abstract

The objectives of this research are: 1) to study components of tourism affecting for Thai tourists' decision to select camping and glamping tourism in Doi Khun Tan National Park and 2) to study opinions or suggestions from tourists and users of camping and glamping tourism in Doi Khun Tan National Park. The sample group used in the research was 428 Thai tourists and users staying overnight in the tent camping area in Doi Khun Tan National Park. The research tools used in the research study were interviews and questionnaires for quantitative data analysis. The results of the research found that: 1) factors influence Thai tourists' decisions to select camping and glamping tourism in Doi Khun Tan National Park overall; it is at a high level. And when considering each aspect, it was found that the attraction has the highest average, followed by accessibility, service personnel, facilities, and the least is public relations and 2) camping and glamping areas should be located not far from other recreational areas for ease of travel, and routes should be prepared to connect to various parts for ease of walking to things, provide various facilities, and there should be more officers patrolling to check for completeness to give advice and take care of order. A warning has been issued to tourists who use loud noises to disturb others.