Education Empowerment and Development Guide Culture Tourism Case study Bansarad in Community of Nakornpathom

Abstract

The research were to study of community potential and development of cultural tourism guide: a case study of Ban Saladin community of Nakhon Pathom. The objectives of this research were:  1) to study the potential of Ban Saladin community for sustainability of cultural tourism; 2) to evaluate the potential and readiness of Baan Saladin community to support sustainable cultural tourism; 3) to create a community library of Ban Saladin that can support sustainable cultural tourism and 4) to develop a cultural tourism guide.

Sustainable for tourists. The research used qualitative method with observation, In-depth interviews and focus group discussion. The research area were: 1) Ban Saladin community study area, Tambon Mahasawat Phutthamonthon District Nakhon Pathom; 2) the sample used in in-depth interviews consisted of 20 villagers, Tour operator were 20 people involved in the management of cultural tourism, including 40 samples by purposive sampling; and 3) time for the study period from October 2560 to September 2018. There are 3 steps in the research process: 1) the selection of topics to be community information and development into cultural tourism; 2) evaluation of the potential and readiness of Ban Saladin community; cultural attractions utilization of tools for assessing potential and community availability; 3) Develop a cultural tourism guide for tourists; and 4) the use of the cultural tourism guide and the effectiveness of the 9 tourism experiment. The results of the study found that the reasons for supporting the potential and readiness of Ban Saladin community Tourism activities are under the capacity of tourism resources such as the environment, society, culture, tradition and lifestyle of the community. Tourism activities are also considered in terms of capacity to accommodate tourists. The four of community participation; 1) tourism activities; 2) tourism management; 3) hospitality management; and 4) food service management. Stay on top of every item. Baan Saladin Cultural Traveler's Guide to sustainable tourism. The key information includes: 1) important elements such as the history of the community; cultural heritage materials and tools. Process step values ​​and importance of cultural heritage; 2) policies, development plans, and key regulations relating to management; 3) Information for tourism such as location, climate, festivals, important traditions and local cultures. facilities major tourist attractions travel route tour guide, police station and hospital; 4) cultural guide and guide and 5) responsible agency. Tourists who use the guide are satisfied with the good use as well. The research can be used to develop Ban Saladin community to be a suitable cultural tourist destination forever travelers.