Water Eco-Tourism Routing in Sisachorakhenoi Subdistrict, Bang Sao Thong District, Samut Prakan Province

Abstract

       In this research investigation, the researchers study water eco-tourism routes and the factors affecting water eco-tourism routing in Sisachorakhenoi subdistrict, Bang Sao Thong district, Samut Prakan province.

       In this qualitative research approach, the research instruments were an observation, interviews, and focus group discussions. Data were analyzed using the descriptive method, an analysis of an interview form, and content analysis. Thirty-three key informants were from the public sector, the private sector, members of the general public, and tourists.

       Findings are as follows. Water eco-tourism routes in the area under study are new water eco-tourism routes. Originally, they were canals used for drainage and agriculture. Accumulated weeds caused drainage problems and it was difficult for the public sector and local communities to attend to. This has led to the development of three new water eco-tourism routes with cooperation from all sectors. The factors affecting water eco-tourism routing in the area under investigation in descending order were the following factors: area; participation; activities and process; and management elements in the area under study.